Clinical Pharmacist

National Health Service; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chertsey Health Centre is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join a friendly practice team. You will optimise medicines, support long‑term conditions and provide clinical advice within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes patient safety, evidence‑based prescribing, and governance. Full‑time preferred but flexible arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in pharmacy and GPhC registration.
• Experience in GP practice or primary care preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Provide clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support safe, effective and cost‑effective prescribing per NICE guidelines.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to governance.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Cost-effective prescribing

Education

MPharm or equivalent

GPhC registration

CPD ongoing

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, patient-focused and practice based Clinical Pharmacist to become a valued member of our friendly, supportive practice team. Ideally, you will bring previous General Practice experience with an IP qualification and a strong passion for delivering safe, high-quality, and effective care within primary care. This is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to optimise medicines, improve patient outcomes and promote the safe and effective use of medicines. You will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues, and contribute to medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives. Though full time is preferable we can be flexible for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

Medicines Optimisation

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation to improve patient outcomes safety and adherence.
• Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing in line with NICE guidance, local formularies and practice policies.
• Identify and manage medication‑related risks, including drug interactions, adverse effects, contraindications and inappropriate prescribing.
• Contribute to prescribing reviews, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Patient Care

• Support the management of patients with long‑term conditions through medication reviews, monitoring and follow‑up.
• Provide patients with clear advice and counselling on their medicines, encouraging adherence and shared decision‑making.
• Undertake medication monitoring and ensure appropriate follow‑up for patients receiving high‑risk medicines.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and changes in care settings.

Clinical Support

• Provide expert clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team on medicines‑related issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Support the practice in managing prescribing queries and implementing evidence‑based prescribing guidance.

Governance and Quality Improvement

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records using practice systems.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of prescribing protocols, policies and procedures.
• Assist with monitoring prescribing performance and identifying areas for service improvement.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work within the standards and scope of practice set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD).
• Comply with professional, legal, confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements.
• Adhere to practice policies, NHS standards and relevant legislation.

Details

• Date posted 14 October 2026
• Pay scheme OtherSalary Depending on experience
• Contract Permanent
• Working pattern Full-time
• Reference number A0283-26-0000
• Job locations Stepgates Chertsey Surrey KT16 8HZ United Kingdom

Person Specification

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• Experience of conducting structured medication reviews
• Knowledge of prescribing issues relating to long‑term conditions
• Experience of medicines management and optimisation and evidence‑based prescribing
• Experience of supporting long‑term condition management
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance, local prescribing policies, clinical governance requirements
• Understanding of medication safety, risk management and safeguarding responsibilities
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams

Experience Desirable

• 2yr+ experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network (PCN)
• Experience of ICB initiatives and primary care pharmacy programmes
• Experience of clinical audits and quality improvement projects

Skills Essential

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• To commit to patient safety and high-quality patient‑centred care
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• Excellent time management, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to interpret clinical and prescribing information accurately
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
• To demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve medicines optimisation and patient outcomes
• Ability to use resources effectively and support cost‑effective prescribing
• To be flexible, cooperative and willing to support the wider practice team
• Competent IT skills, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Skills Desirable

• 2yr+ experience of using EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems.

Qualifications Essential

• Professional Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care pharmacy or equivalent (CPPE PCPEP etc)
• Full Driving Licence- this role requires the candidate to be on site for their sessions.

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 Chertsey Health Centre
• Address Stepgates Chertsey Surrey KT16 8HZ United Kingdom
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