Clinical Pharmacist

Lcw Ucc; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary general practice team. As an Independent Prescriber, you will lead medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing support and long‑term condition management for our diverse patient population.

You will collaborate with GPs, nursing staff and the wider practice team, lead on medication reviews, high‑risk drug monitoring and medicines reconciliation,

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC and Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Experience of clinical pharmacy practice in primary care or general practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Manage long-term conditions within scope of practice.
• Prescribe as an Independent Prescriber where applicable.
• Conduct clinics and consultations for medication-related issues.
• Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses and PCN staff to deliver patient-centred care.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Independent prescriber

Medication reviews

Patient education

Clinical pharmacy

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

CPD

Tools

Clinical systems

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary general practice team. As an Independent Prescriber, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing support and long-term condition management. Working closely with GPs, nursing staff and the wider practice team, you will help improve patient outcomes, enhance medicines safety and reduce healthcare inequalities across our practice population.

The successful candidate will lead on medication reviews, high-risk drug monitoring, repeat prescribing systems and medicines reconciliation, while supporting patients to get the most from their medicines. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, achievement of QOF and contractual targets, and the ongoing development of integrated pharmacy services within primary care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Clinical Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care within a supportive and progressive primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake structured medication reviews and optimise prescribing to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Manage long-term conditions within your scope of practice, including providing advice, treatment and prescribing where appropriately qualified to do so.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce medicines-related risk.
• Support the management of repeat prescribing systems, high-risk drug monitoring and medicines safety initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centred care and improve service delivery.
• Respond to medication queries from patients and clinicians, providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects, clinical audits and achievement of contractual and quality targets.
• Promote health and wellbeing through patient education, shared decision-making and supporting patients to self-manage their conditions.

About us

London Central & West Unscheduled Care Collaborative is a not-for-profit SocialEnterprise, now in its 30th year of providing high-quality services across a range of primary and urgent care contracts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to 5 million patients in North West, North Central and North East London.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well‑led patient centred clinical services as recognised by our Good CQC rating in all areas of our organisation.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Manage patients with long-term conditions within scope of practice.
• Prescribe medication as an Independent Prescriber (where applicable).
• Conduct clinics and consultations for medication-related issues.
• Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.

Medicines Safety and Governance

• Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Identify and reduce prescribing risks and medication errors.
• Support compliance with medicines management policies and best practice guidance.

Prescribing Support

• Manage and authorise repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and practice staff.
• Review prescribing against local and national guidance to improve quality and cost‑effectiveness.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, PCN staff and external healthcare providers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Liaise with secondary care colleagues regarding medication-related issues.

Quality Improvement

• Lead and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.
• Analyse prescribing data and identify opportunities for service development.

Training and Development

• Provide medicines-related education and training to practice staff.
• Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
• Support the development of pharmacy services within the practice and Primary Care Network.

Person Specification Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).
• Experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound clinical knowledge and decision‑making skills.
• Confident use of clinical systems and digital healthcare technology.

Reporting To

Practice Manager and/or Clinical Lead GP.

Key Relationships

• GPs
• Advanced Clinical Practitioners
• Nursing Team
• Practice Management Team
• PCN Colleagues
• Community Pharmacy Teams
• Secondary Care Providers

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a clinical pharmacist in primary care, general practice, PCN, community pharmacy or secondary care.
• Experience of medicines optimisation and undertaking medication reviews.
• Experience of managing patients with long‑term conditions.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of clinical audit, quality improvement or service development activities.

Additional Information

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