Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Medicines Optimisation Team to provide specialist clinical pharmacist support for delivery of the ICB's medicines optimisation priorities. The role will take responsibility for defined areas of work, supporting safe, effective, equitable and cost-effective use of medicines across the system. This position will lead and support defined medicines optimisation projects and service improvement activities, working with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and wider colleagues to implement agreed priorities, standards and guidance. This position will undertake patient-facing and patient-supporting activities to promote effective medicines use, including engaging in shared decision-making conversations with patients, carers and healthcare professionals where appropriate. Provide expertise to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities. The postholder will take responsibility for defined clinical, governance and transformation workstreams, supporting decision-making, escalating risks and providing specialist pharmaceutical input to pathways and commissioned services. Main duties of the job The postholder will need to build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to: Internal ICB staff including managers,colleagues,and senior management as appropriate ICS partners, including portfolio leads, Local Authorities and Provider Collaboratives Non-NHS organisations Members of the public and service users as appropriate Matrix work across all other teams to address interdependencies and ensure alignment of mutual objectives. External consultancy, as required. About us NHS Cheshire and Merseyside serves a population of over 2.7 million people across nine localities, working with 16 NHS provider organisations, 51 Primary Care Networks, local authorities and voluntary sector partners. We are proud of Cheshire and Merseyside's record of collaborative working and there are countless examples of brilliant care, but there are also examples of variation in service which only serve to exacerbate health inequalities. Our vision is for everyone in Cheshire and Merseyside to have a great start in life and get the support they need to stay healthy and live longer. We will do this by working together, as equal partners, to support seamless, person-centred care and tackle health inequalities by improving the lives of the poorest fastest. Our values are rooted in the NHS Constitution, and we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative and innovative culture where staff can thrive and make a real difference to local communities. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 493-ICB-8363915 Job locations NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Headquarters (with travel across Cheshire and Merseyside) Warrington WA1 1QY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties & Responsibilities Work autonomously and provide specialist pharmacist input to support safe, effective and cost-effective medicines use in line with ICB priorities. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to GP practices, care homes, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and wider system colleagues. Managerial Contribute to the development, implementation and review of standard operating procedures, policies and protocols. Support implementation ofevidence-basedmedicines optimisation policies, APGrecommendations andnational guidance (e.g. NICE). Manage staff performance, including appraisal, training, development, recruitment and absence optimisation, where required. Plan and prioritise workload to balance organisational, national and regional medicines optimisation priorities, escalating conflicts or delivery risks where required. Lead defined service improvement activities and support implementation of new ways of working within medicines optimisation. Undertake lone working in accordance with ICB lone working policies where required. Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and scope of the role. Work independently, planning and prioritising workload to deliver an effective service. Promote and support implementation of national and local medicines related policies and NICE guidance. Support management of prescribing budgets and delivery of medicines optimisation priorities. Lead medicines optimisation policy implementation and service development within assigned GP practices. Influence and support healthcare professionals to improve medicines use, resolve medicines-related issues and escalate complex clinical or governance concerns appropriately. Lead on defined clinical issues or projects as agreed with the Head of Medicines Optimisation. Support the work of other Medicines