Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

Job summary

This post is a part-time, 22.5 hours per week, permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic pharmacists, to join our successful and well-respected ICB Medicines Optimisation Team. You will be part of a large team that works hard to drive forward the ICB's medicines optimisation agenda.

The Medicines Optimisation Pharmacists are an established team working within the practices, enjoying excellent working relationships with all involved at the practice and at ICB level. The role will also involve working closely with the ICB office-based team to support Medicines Optimisation project development and evaluation.

Applicants must be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and be able to demonstrate continuing professional development. You must demonstrate how your experience and skills meet the criteria listed in the Job Description in order for your application to be shortlisted

The applicant will need to be able to cover GP practices across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire area.

For further details and to discuss the role please contact Michelle Jones (michelle.jones7@nhs.net)

Main duties of the job

The role includes working closely with GP practices, promoting safe, evidence-based, patient focussed care, undertaking a variety of medication related clinical projects, as well as assisting GP practices to manage their prescribing budget.

Applicants should have strong communication skills including report writing and presentation skills and experience of working with clinicians and influencing prescribing. Excellent organisational skills are essential as is effective time management and successful project delivery. Candidates will be expected to be able to analyse, interpret and present complex information and identify solutions to complex problems.

About us

We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

461-ICB-6218TG

Job locations

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB

Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street

Bristol

BS1 6AG