Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a clinical pharmacist to join their team at Parkwood Surgery. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing long-term conditions and providing high-quality clinical care. This is an exciting opportunity with a supportive team dedicated to continuous professional development.

Benefits

Supportive workplace culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GPhC required.
• Experience working with patients for 2+ years in a community, hospital, or general practice setting.
• Knowledge of Emis clinical system is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients.
• Manage chronic conditions like asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Conduct medication reviews and optimize patient medication regimens.

Skills

Independent prescriber

Medication management

Long-term condition management

Team collaboration

Education

M Pharm

Independent pharmacist qualification

Tools

Emis clinical system

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical pharmacist to join our friendly, supportive and progressive at Parkwood Surgery in Hemel Hempstead.

We are a large practice serving 17,500 patients in an urban setting with good transport links.

We are looking for an Independent prescriber and preferably with previous experience of working in General Practice although training would be given if needed.

The role will involve f2f medication reviews, management of long term conditions such as COPD, Asthma, medication queries and the medication reconciliation from hospital letters and discharge summaries. You will be well supported by our GP Prescribing lead and other members of the team.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is well organised, flexible, good at working as part of a team and also working alone. Up to date medication knowledge to be able to manage our patients long term conditions and monitoring associated with this.

You will be a key person in the overall medicines management and working with all of the GP's and especially the prescribing lead.

Knowledge of the Emis clinical system would be useful although full training will be provided.

About us

We have regular education and team meetings to ensure the smooth running of the practice. we encourage our staff to attend courses to further develop their knowledge and skills.

We are a team who mix during and outside of work and aim to maintain a friendly inclusive atmosphere where everyone and their opinions are valued.

Details Date posted

28 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0373-25-0006

Job locations

Parkwood Drive

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP1 2LD

Job description Job responsibilities

Job Title: Pharmacist

Accountable to: All partners within the practice.

Reports to: Medicines Management Lead.

Qualifications: Full registration with the GPhC

If a Prescribing Pharmacist then suitable qualifications will be required.

Effect and maintain membership of a recognised Medical Defence organisation approved by the practice, commensurate with the post holders duties and at their own expense throughout the period of employment. (The post holder is eligible to join the practice group scheme with the MDDUS . If the post holder uses the Practice Group scheme the surgery will cover the cost. If the post holder chooses to use their own scheme the post holder will be responsible for the fees)

Personal Attributes: Committed to the delivery of high quality clinical care and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary & Hours: Salary according to experience. Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary:

The post holder will be required to provide medical services to patients of the practice by way of surgeries, clinics and relevant administrative work. Together with such other duties as are required of the practice in providing such services under the provision of the Primary Care Act 1997 and which are reasonably delegated to the post holder by the practice.

Responsibilities

The services provided by this post will include:

• Undertake face to face and telephone consultations with patients of the practice.

• Establishing appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension and diabetes.

• Providing appropriate preventative health care and advice within the context of primary health care.

• Attending primary health care team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary for your duties.

• Auditing practice activity if requested.

• Medicines Optimisation, reviews of patient medication regime, care home reviews.

• Managing repeat prescriptions.

• Adherence to local and national guidelines.
• Clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of medicines management.

• Use of appropriate templates and codes as used for QOF and Enhanced Services.

• The post holder is required to keep proper records of all patient contacts. This includes computerised records on the practice clinical system.

• The post holder would be required to complete all paperwork and results relating to patients they have seen.

• The management of medication changes following receipt of hospital discharge and outpatient clinics using the workflow system.

• Prescription of care including medication

• Attending surgery meetings when they coincide with working pattern

• Providing a collaborative, supportive and holistic approach to patients of the practice.
• Personal and Professional Development.

• Maintain valid full GPhC registration.

• The post holder will be expected to undertake necessary CPD activity as required for revalidation.

• Continue professional development in agreement with the partners of the practice.

• Undertake annual appraisal.

• Work within agreed clinical and professional boundaries and protocols of the practice;

• Practice evidenced based health care consistent with current theory and practice;

  NB

  This job description is not meant to be exhaustive, and will be subject to regular review and amendment in the light of the development of the post.

Job description Job responsibilities

Job Title: Pharmacist

Accountable to: All partners within the practice.

Reports to: Medicines Management Lead.

Qualifications: Full registration with the GPhC

If a Prescribing Pharmacist then suitable qualifications will be required.

Effect and maintain membership of a recognised Medical Defence organisation approved by the practice, commensurate with the post holders duties and at their own expense throughout the period of employment. (The post holder is eligible to join the practice group scheme with the MDDUS . If the post holder uses the Practice Group scheme the surgery will cover the cost. If the post holder chooses to use their own scheme the post holder will be responsible for the fees)

Personal Attributes: Committed to the delivery of high quality clinical care and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary & Hours: Salary according to experience. Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary:

The post holder will be required to provide medical services to patients of the practice by way of surgeries, clinics and relevant administrative work. Together with such other duties as are required of the practice in providing such services under the provision of the Primary Care Act 1997 and which are reasonably delegated to the post holder by the practice.

Responsibilities

The services provided by this post will include:

• Undertake face to face and telephone consultations with patients of the practice.

• Establishing appropriate systems to manage common chronic medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension and diabetes.

• Providing appropriate preventative health care and advice within the context of primary health care.

• Attending primary health care team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary for your duties.

• Auditing practice activity if requested.

• Medicines Optimisation, reviews of patient medication regime, care home reviews.

• Managing repeat prescriptions.

• Adherence to local and national guidelines.
• Clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of medicines management.

• Use of appropriate templates and codes as used for QOF and Enhanced Services.

• The post holder is required to keep proper records of all patient contacts. This includes computerised records on the practice clinical system.

• The post holder would be required to complete all paperwork and results relating to patients they have seen.

• The management of medication changes following receipt of hospital discharge and outpatient clinics using the workflow system.

• Prescription of care including medication

• Attending surgery meetings when they coincide with working pattern

• Providing a collaborative, supportive and holistic approach to patients of the practice.
• Personal and Professional Development.

• Maintain valid full GPhC registration.

• The post holder will be expected to undertake necessary CPD activity as required for revalidation.

• Continue professional development in agreement with the partners of the practice.

• Undertake annual appraisal.

• Work within agreed clinical and professional boundaries and protocols of the practice;

• Practice evidenced based health care consistent with current theory and practice;

  NB

  This job description is not meant to be exhaustive, and will be subject to regular review and amendment in the light of the development of the post.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• M Pharm
• Independent pharmacist qualification

Experience Essential

• Working with patients on a f2f basis for 2 years in a community, hospital or general practice setting.

Desirable

• Experience in a GP Practice / primary care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• M Pharm
• Independent pharmacist qualification

Experience Essential

• Working with patients on a f2f basis for 2 years in a community, hospital or general practice setting.

Desirable

• Experience in a GP Practice / primary care

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

Parkwood Surgery

Address

Parkwood Drive

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP1 2LD

Employer's website

http://www.parkwoodsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Parkwood Surgery

Address

Parkwood Drive

Hemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire

HP1 2LD

Employer's website

http://www.parkwoodsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)