Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive practice team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary GP team and would like to develop their role within primary care. The successful candidate will have a varied role, supporting safe and effective prescribing, structured medication reviews, clinical monitoring and quality improvement.

You will work closely with our GPs, nursing team, pharmacy team and wider practice staff to improve patient care and support the delivery of practice and PCN priorities.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

• Reviewing and managing medication, including structured medication reviews and medication optimisation.
• Processing and clinically reviewing DOCMAN correspondence, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and documented.
• Supporting delivery of PQS, QOF and other quality improvement requirements.
• Reviewing patients with high blood pressure, including medication optimisation and monitoring.
• Supporting cardiovascular disease prevention and long-term condition management.
• Monitoring medicines and ensuring appropriate blood tests and clinical monitoring are completed.
• Reviewing hospital discharge and outpatient correspondence where medication changes are required.
• Supporting safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing across the practice.
• Identifying prescribing issues, medicines safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, ACPs, paramedics and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Providing advice to clinicians and patients regarding medicines.
• Supporting audits, searches and practice improvement projects.
• Contributing to medicines-related policies, protocols and clinical audits.
• Helping the practice achieve its clinical, prescribing and quality targets.

About us

Theale Medical Centre is a busy GP practice caring for approximately 11,000 patients. We have a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics, ACPs and a wider administrative and reception team.

We are committed to providing high-quality, safe and patient-centred care while continually looking for ways to improve our services and processes.

Our Clinical Pharmacists have an important role within the practice and are involved in a broad range of clinical and prescribing work, including medication reviews, DOCMAN, blood pressure management, medicines monitoring, prescribing optimisation, audits and delivery of PQS and other quality improvement work.

We use a number of digital systems to support our clinical work, including EMIS Web, Accurx and Ardens. We are keen to support professional development and provide opportunities for the successful candidate to develop their skills and take ownership of areas of clinical and quality improvement work.

We are looking for someone who is organised, clinically confident, approachable and able to work independently while being a valued member of our wider practice team.

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and medication management across the practice.

The role will include processing medication changes from hospital and clinic correspondence, undertaking structured medication reviews, managing medication-related queries, and supporting the duty GP team with complex prescribing issues and medication interactions. Patients requiring medication reviews and prescribing advice will be triaged and allocated appropriately to the Clinical Pharmacist.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and administrative staff to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe prescribing practices.

Main duties of the job

Medicines Optimisation

• Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs.
• Optimise prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
• Review polypharmacy and reduce inappropriate prescribing where clinically appropriate.
• Support safe prescribing and cost-effective medicines management.
• Identify and address medication-related risks.

Clinical Correspondence and Prescribing Support

• Review hospital letters, clinic correspondence and discharge summaries.
• Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge.
• Implement medication changes authorised within clinical correspondence according to practice protocols.
• Ensure medication records are updated accurately and promptly.
• Liaise with secondary care providers regarding medication queries where required.

Medication Queries

• Manage medication-related queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide specialist advice on medication use, side effects, contraindications and monitoring requirements.
• Support the practice team with complex prescribing decisions.

Patient Consultations

• Conduct faceto-face, telephone and remote consultations for medication reviews.
• Assess adherence and support patients in understanding their treatment plans.
• Review high-risk medications and monitoring requirements.
• Refer patients to GPs or other healthcare professionals when concerns fall outside the pharmacist's scope of practice.

About us

Theale Medical Centre is a well-established, forward-thinking NHS GP practice located in the village of Theale, serving a growing patient population across Theale and the surrounding areas of West Berkshire. The practice is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through a supportive multidisciplinary team approach.

We provide a wide range of primary care services including same-day urgent care, long-term condition management, chronic disease reviews, respiratory and diabetes services, family planning, cervical screening, phlebotomy, vaccinations, minor illness clinics and preventative healthcare.

Our team consists of:

* GP Partners and Salaried GPs

* Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)

* Practice Nurses

* Healthcare Assistants

* Clinical Pharmacists

* Dispensary Team

* Secretarial Team

* Reception Team

* Administration Team

* Practice Management Team

We operate a collaborative working environment where clinicians and non-clinical staff work closely together to provide safe, effective and responsive care for our patients. We actively encourage professional development, service improvement and innovative ways of working to support both patients and staff.

The practice uses a range of digital systems and modern healthcare technologies to support patient care.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive and progressive practice where teamwork, mutual respect and patient care remain at the centre of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0483-26-0007

Job locations

Englefield Road

Theale

Reading

RG7 5AS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and medication management across the practice.

The role will include processing medication changes from hospital and clinic correspondence, undertaking structured medication reviews, managing medication-related queries, and supporting the duty GP team with complex prescribing issues and medication interactions. Patients requiring medication reviews and prescribing advice will be triaged and allocated appropriately to the Clinical Pharmacist.

The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and administrative staff to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe prescribing practices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation

• Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs.
• Optimise prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
• Review polypharmacy and reduce inappropriate prescribing where clinically appropriate.
• Support safe prescribing and cost-effective medicines management.
• Identify and address medication-related risks.

Clinical Correspondence and Prescribing Support

• Review hospital letters, clinic correspondence and discharge summaries.
• Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge.
• Implement medication changes authorised within clinical correspondence according to practice protocols.
• Ensure medication records are updated accurately and promptly.
• Liaise with secondary care providers regarding medication queries where required.

Medication Queries

• Manage medication-related queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide specialist advice on medication use, side effects, contraindications and monitoring requirements.
• Support the practice team with complex prescribing decisions.
• Investigate and advise on potential drug interactions and prescribing safety concerns.

Patient Consultations

• Conduct face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations for medication reviews.
• Assess adherence and support patients in understanding their treatment plans.
• Review high-risk medications and monitoring requirements.
• Manage patients allocated through GP triage systems where medication expertise is required.
• Refer patients to GPs or other healthcare professionals when concerns fall outside the pharmacist's scope of practice.

Clinical Governance

• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS.
• Participate in prescribing audits and quality improvement projects.
• Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.
• Contribute to significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and professional guidance.

Team Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Provide education and prescribing support to practice staff.
• Attend clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Contribute to the development of medicines management processes within the practice.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role.
• Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
• Strong understanding of long-term condition management.
• Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence.
• Excellent communication and consultation skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience using EMIS Web and Ardens.
• Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs).
• Knowledge of QOF, IIF and NHS primary care contractual requirements.
• Experience supporting medicines optimisation within primary care.

Personal Qualities

• Patient-centred approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Salary

Dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Job description Job responsibilities Job TitleClinical PharmacistJob SummaryWe are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting safe and effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and medication management across the practice.The role will include processing medication changes from hospital and clinic correspondence, undertaking structured medication reviews, managing medication-related queries, and supporting the duty GP team with complex prescribing issues and medication interactions. Patients requiring medication reviews and prescribing advice will be triaged and allocated appropriately to the Clinical Pharmacist.The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and administrative staff to improve patient outcomes and ensure safe prescribing practices.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs. Optimise prescribing in line with local and national guidance. Review polypharmacy and reduce inappropriate prescribing where clinically appropriate. Support safe prescribing and cost-effective medicines management. Identify and address medication-related risks. Clinical Correspondence and Prescribing Support Review hospital letters, clinic correspondence and discharge summaries. Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge. Implement medication changes authorised within clinical correspondence according to practice protocols. Ensure medication records are updated accurately and promptly. Liaise with secondary care providers regarding medication queries where required. Medication Queries Manage medication-related queries from patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Provide specialist advice on medication use, side effects, contraindications and monitoring requirements. Support the practice team with complex prescribing decisions. Investigate and advise on potential drug interactions and prescribing safety concerns. Patient Consultations Conduct face-to-face, telephone and remote consultations for medication reviews. Assess adherence and support patients in understanding their treatment plans. Review high-risk medications and monitoring requirements. Manage patients allocated through GP triage systems where medication expertise is required. Refer patients to GPs or other healthcare professionals when concerns fall outside the pharmacist's scope of practice. Clinical Governance Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS. Participate in prescribing audits and quality improvement projects. Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements. Contribute to significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives. Ensure compliance with CQC standards and professional guidance. Team Working Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team. Provide education and prescribing support to practice staff. Attend clinical meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions. Contribute to the development of medicines management processes within the practice. Person SpecificationEssential Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role. Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety. Strong understanding of long-term condition management. Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence. Excellent communication and consultation skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems. Desirable Independent Prescriber qualification. Experience using EMIS Web and Ardens. Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs). Knowledge of QOF, IIF and NHS primary care contractual requirements. Experience supporting medicines optimisation within primary care. Personal Qualities Patient-centred approach. Strong attention to detail. Excellent problem-solving skills. Professional and approachable manner. Ability to manage competing priorities. Commitment to continuous professional development. Salary Dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role.
• Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
• Strong understanding of long-term condition management.
• Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence.
• Excellent communication and consultation skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently.
• Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network or a patient-facing clinical pharmacy role. Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety. Strong understanding of long-term condition management. Ability to interpret and implement medication changes from clinical correspondence. Excellent communication and consultation skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently. Competent IT skills and experience using clinical systems.

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

Theale Medical Centre

Address

Englefield Road

Theale

Reading

RG7 5AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thealemedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Theale Medical Centre

Address

Englefield Road

Theale

Reading

RG7 5AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.thealemedicalcentre.com/ (Opens in a new tab)