Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Chatham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chatham is seeking an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on patient care, safe prescribing, and managing chronic conditions. The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and a friendly working environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience in primary care or general practice settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations and prescribe within your clinical competence.
• Collaborate closely with GPs, nurses, and other professionals to enhance care pathways.
• Provide expert advice on medications.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Patient consultation skills

Education

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Independent Prescriber qualification

Tools

EMIS

SystmOne

Job description

Job summary

We are currently seeking an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to patient care, leading on safe and effective prescribing, managing chronic conditions, and supporting medication optimisation across our practices.

Main duties of the job

Conduct patient consultations and prescribe within your clinical competence. Perform medication reviews and support deprescribing initiatives. Collaborate closely with GPs, AHPs, nurses, and other professionals to enhance care pathways. Take a proactive role in managing long‑term conditions and promoting antimicrobial stewardship. Provide training and guidance to colleagues on medicines‑related best practice.

About us

Reach Healthcare is a large clinically‑led GP practice and its own Primary Care Network, a patient‑centred primary care organisation serving communities across Medway. With a strong focus on holistic, responsive, and excellent care, we operate across multiple sites committed to innovation, teamwork, and improving patient outcomes.

We have a fantastic team consisting of GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Practice Nurses and a wealth of experienced administrative staff who support the clinical team.

Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number: A5573-25-0000

Job locations

Doctors Surgery
Robin Hood Lane
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9LD

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled GP Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our dynamic primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a GP practice, contributing to patient care by providing high‑quality prescribing and medication management services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake patient consultations, assessments, and prescribing within your clinical competence.
• Provide expert advice on medications, ensuring safe and effective prescribing in line with local and national guidelines.
• Conduct medication reviews, particularly for patients with long‑term conditions.
• Support the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.
• Deliver structured medication reviews and deprescribing initiatives where appropriate.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship and contribute to the reduction of inappropriate prescribing.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
• Provide training and support to practice staff on prescribing and medication‑related issues.

Essential Requirements:

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience in primary care or general practice settings.
• Strong clinical decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient consultation skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience in managing long‑term conditions.
• Knowledge of GP systems such as EMIS or SystmOne.
• Experience in conducting medication reviews and structured prescribing interventions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and NHS pension scheme.
• Flexible working options available.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to develop and expand clinical skills in primary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.

Desirable

• Long‑term condition management.
• EMIS trained.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Reach Healthcare

Address

Doctors Surgery
Robin Hood Lane
Chatham
Kent
ME5 9LD

Employer's website

https://www.reachhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)