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Reference: 29654-2
Job summary
Ongar Health Centre is looking for a motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive team on a full-time basis.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services to patients
- Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation
- Act as an independent prescriber to manage and optimise patient treatment plans
- Support safe, cost-effective prescribing in line with local and national guidance
- Manage long-term conditions and contribute to chronic disease management
- Respond to medication queries from patients and clinical staff
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team Support quality improvement and prescribing audit initiatives
About us
Ongar Health Centre is busy training practice yet friendly dispensing practice, serving a patient population of 12,700 and operating from purpose built premises.
Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, we can offer the following benefits:
- Supportive and friendly environment
- Flexible working hours
- Peer support
We use SystmOne clinical system and are rated Good with CQC.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£50,000 to £60,000 a year - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29654-2
Job locations
Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre
57 Fyfield Road
Ongar
Essex
CM5 0AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Hold the GPhC independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing
- Experience and awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Excellent communication skills with a clear and polite telephone manner
- Work in a polite, confidential, and discreet manner, respecting patients at all times
- Confident to work as part of a team and be able to think on your feet independently
- Strong IT and administration skills
- Previous experience of SystmOne clinical system is desirable but not essential as training will be given
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Hold the GPhC independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing
- Experience and awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Excellent communication skills with a clear and polite telephone manner
- Work in a polite, confidential, and discreet manner, respecting patients at all times
- Confident to work as part of a team and be able to think on your feet independently
- Strong IT and administration skills
- Previous experience of SystmOne clinical system is desirable but not essential as training will be given
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre
57 Fyfield Road
Ongar
Essex
CM5 0AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre
57 Fyfield Road
Ongar
Essex
CM5 0AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)