Job responsibilities

To work as an autonomous and accountable practitioner, responsible for providing high-quality clinical pharmacy services to the practice population. The post holder will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care, supporting medicines optimisation and ensuring prescribing is clinically appropriate, evidence-based and cost-effective.

The post holder will work within their professional scope of practice and adhere to the standards and guidance set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). They will contribute to the effective management and development of pharmacy services within the practice, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, other healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous improvement, while contributing positively to the practice and supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Appropriate pharmacy qualification (MPharm or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working within a healthcare or primary care environment
• Understanding of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management
• Knowledge of relevant pharmacy legislation, professional standards and guidance
• Understanding of the role of pharmacy within primary care and the wider multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care pharmacy or equivalent
• Experience of working within a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• Experience of medicines management and optimisation
• Experience of supporting long-term condition management
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance and local prescribing policies
• Experience of ICB initiatives and primary care pharmacy programmes
• Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement

Essential criteria

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Strong IT skills and confidence using clinical and pharmacy-related systems
• Experience of using SystmOne or another clinical system
• Good understanding of medicines management and optimisation
• Experience of medication reviews and supporting safe and effective prescribing
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to interpret clinical and prescribing information accurately
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development
• Ability to follow clinical policies, procedures and professional guidance
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality patient-centred care
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
• Flexible, cooperative and willing to support the wider practice team
• Motivated, proactive and forward-thinking
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Sensitive and empathetic when dealing with patients who may be distressed or vulnerable
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve medicines optimisation and patient outcomes
• Ability to use resources effectively and support cost-effective prescribing

Desirable

• Previous experience within a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• Experience of conducting structured medication reviews
• Experience of managing long-term conditions within a primary care setting
• Experience of prescribing audits and medicines optimisation projects
• Experience of working with a Primary Care Network (PCN)
• Knowledge of local ICB prescribing priorities and initiatives
• Experience of supporting or delivering clinical education to colleagues
• Experience of contributing to service development and implementation of new pharmacy services
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams in primary care

Experience

Essential

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Eligibility to practise as a pharmacist in the UK
• Evidence of maintaining professional competence and ongoing CPD
• Commitment to working within the GPhC standards and professional guidance
• Appropriate professional indemnity/insurance arrangements

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).