Description
We are looking for a motivated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in patient care, working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
As a key member of our pharmacy team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality medicines management, providing expert advice to healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for our patients. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals, and contribute to innovative patient care initiatives.
If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, enjoy working in a fast-paced clinical setting, and want to gain valuable experience in a dynamic NHS team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist in Primary Care, you will play a key role in supporting patients and healthcare professionals by providing expert medicines management and clinical advice. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct structured medication reviews, optimise prescribing for long-term conditions, and support safe, evidence-based prescribing practices.
Your role will involve working directly with patients to improve medication adherence, reduce polypharmacy risks, and manage complex prescriptions. You will also assist in medicinal reconciliation, support chronic disease management, and contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
Job responsibilities
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to practice staff and patients
- Conduct structured medication reviews and optimise prescribing for long-term conditions
- Support safe, evidence-based prescribing practices
- Work directly with patients to improve medication adherence and manage complex prescriptions
- Assist in medicinal reconciliation and support chronic disease management
- Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £42,500 to £47,000 per year
- Ongoing training and peer support
- Opportunities to contribute to service improvements
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Positive, team-oriented atmosphere
Requirements
- Knowledge of current NHS policies, processes, and structures
- Understanding of the data protection act, GDPR, and patient confidentiality
- Ability to use GP systems - EMIS Web is desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills