Clinical Pharmacist

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Health Centre in London is seeking a proactive Clinical Pharmacist to enhance patient care within their multidisciplinary team. The role involves managing medication-related issues, optimizing therapeutic outcomes, and contributing to improved health outcomes through expert medicines support. This position provides an excellent opportunity for professional development in a dynamic environment committed to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and trained to prescribe independently.
• Experience managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews and manage long-term conditions.
• Provide clinical advice and support to the healthcare team.
• Act as a liaison for medicines reconciliation during care transitions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Completed an approved Clinical Pharmacist training programme

Minor Ailments certification

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and proactive Clinical Pharmacist to join our general practice team. Working within their professional scope of practice, the post holder will collaborate closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.

As a key member of both the practice team and a broader network of pharmacists and multidisciplinary colleagues, the Clinical Pharmacist will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines. This includes acting as a key link for medicines-related communication between primary care and hospital settings.

The role involves supporting clinicians in the management of patients, resolving medication-related issues, and contributing to safer prescribing practices and improved health outcomes.

The successful candidate will have completed an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing qualifications, enabling them to prescribe and manage treatment plans autonomously in a primary care environment.

Comprehensive supervision, mentorship, and ongoing professional development support will be provided to ensure the Clinical Pharmacist thrives within the role.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Clinical Pharmacist Role

The Clinical Pharmacist will play a key role in improving patients health outcomes and enhancing the efficiency of the primary care team. They will provide expert, timely, and accessible medicines support, including direct face-to-face contact with patients.

Core responsibilities include:

Conducting structured medication reviews to support safe, effective prescribing and improve patient outcomes.

Managing long-term conditions through medicines optimisation and tailored treatment plans.

Providing clinical advice and support to the wider healthcare team on complex medicines-related queries.

Acting as a key liaison for medicines reconciliation during care transitions, particularly following hospital discharge.

Supporting prescribing audits, medication safety initiatives, and quality improvement projects.

Using their prescribing qualifications to manage patients independently where appropriate.

The post holder will contribute to a more integrated and patient-centred model of care, ensuring medicines are used to their best effect and supporting the sustainability of the primary care workforce.

About us

About Us

We are a welcoming, forward-thinking, and patient-centred Health Centre with a strong commitment to teaching and delivering high-quality care to our vibrant and diverse community.

Our multidisciplinary team is growing rapidly, enabling us to provide comprehensive, holistic healthcare that meets the needs of our patients.

Located in a modern, purpose-built facilitySuttons Wharf Health Centre in Tower Hamletswe care for a population of approximately 19,000 patients. Our dedicated team includes 6 GP Partners, 6 Salaried GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 2 Healthcare Assistants, and a robust management and administrative team who work collaboratively to support excellent clinical care.

Job responsibilities

Overview of Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary primary care team, delivering expert medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Health Centre. This patient-facing role includes clinical assessment, prescribing, and medicines management across a range of long-term conditions.

There may be occasions when the post holder is asked to undertake additional duties, depending on service needs and staffing levels.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overview of Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary primary care team, delivering expert medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Health Centre. This patient-facing role includes clinical assessment, prescribing, and medicines management across a range of long-term conditions.

There may be occasions when the post holder is asked to undertake additional duties, depending on service needs and staffing levels.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Medicines Optimisation

• Conduct patient-facing and remote consultations, clinically assessing and treating patients using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.

• Independently prescribe acute and repeat medications, following successful completion of prescribing qualifications.

• Lead on the care management of patients with chronic conditions, including frailty, COPD, asthma, and those in care homes or with learning disabilities/autism (e.g. through STOMP).

• Carry out structured medication reviews to optimise therapeutic outcomes, reduce waste, promote self-care, and improve adherence.

• Manage therapeutic drug monitoring and recall systems for high-risk medications (e.g., anticoagulants, DMARDs).

• Undertake domiciliary visits and deliver long-term condition clinics for patients with complex medication regimes.

Clinical Leadership and Governance

• Provide specialist advice on medicines use and lead on person-centred medicines optimisation.

• Promote antimicrobial stewardship and ensure compliance with local and national guidance.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audits and contributions to QOF, Enhanced Services, and NICE compliance.

• Oversee and enhance prescribing systems, including repeat prescribing, medication reviews, and prescribing safety alerts.

• Lead the review and integration of clinical protocols related to shared care and high-risk medications.

• Maintain clinical governance through supervision, reflective practice, mandatory training, and incident learning.

• Ensure the safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and medicines in line with infection control protocols.

Collaboration and Communication

• Act as the central point of contact for medicines-related matters within the Health Centre.

• Liaise with hospital and community pharmacy teams, specialist pharmacists, and the wider health and social care system.

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to support high-risk and vulnerable patients.

• Respond to medicines queries from patients and staff in a timely and supportive manner.

• Support clinicians with the management of patients with complex needs, including those with mental health concerns or substance misuse.

Patient Engagement and Public Health

• Improve patient and carer understanding of medicines and promote confidence in their use.

• Support public health initiatives, such as flu and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.

• Actively signpost patients to the appropriate clinician or service to ensure timely and effective care.

Professional Development and Support

• Receive monthly supervision from a senior clinical pharmacist and ongoing support from an assigned GP clinical supervisor.

• Engage in continuous professional development, training, and service redesign to evolve the role.

• Contribute to peer learning and development through mentoring, teaching, and collaborative working.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to core duties, the post holder may be asked to:

• Support QOF, NIS, QIPP and incentive scheme delivery.

• Review and monitor prescribing protocols and formularies.

• Improve medicines data quality and coding.

• Deliver training sessions for practice staff and clinicians.

• Liaise with hospital pharmacy to enhance medicines reconciliation post-discharge.

• Provide leadership and mentoring to prescription administrative staff.

• Develop and share pharmacy newsletters and bulletins.

• Develop a specialist clinical interest relevant to primary care.

• Champion virtual consultation methods including e-consults and telemedicine.

• Undertake other tasks commensurate with the role, as needed.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the community through safe, effective, and patient-centred pharmaceutical care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Enrolled on, or completed, an approved 18-month Clinical Pharmacist training programme (e.g. CPPE pathway) or equivalent.
• Trained to practice and prescribe safely and effectively within a primary care setting.
• Minor Ailments certification.
• Medicines Use Review (MUR) and repeat dispensing accreditation.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), and working towards Faculty membership.
• Additional qualifications in medicines management.

Experience

• Understanding of the nature and demands of working in general practice.
• Awareness of the principles of primary care prescribing and rational prescribing strategies.
• Experience in or understanding of common acute and chronic conditions in primary care.
• Familiarity with the NHS structure, including the role of PCNs and commissioning bodies.
• Experience working as a pharmacist (as evidenced in a professional portfolio).
• Experience in managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Awareness of the mentorship and supervision process.
• Broad insight into the structure and functioning of general practice.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex and sensitive information effectively across all mediums (telephone, email, face-to-face).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge clinical and managerial decisions constructively.
• Proficient IT skills, including email, internet, and word processing; able to produce reports and basic action plans.
• Clear and professional telephone manner.
• Capable of promoting safe and effective pharmaceutical practice.
• Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in managing and reviewing medicines optimisation for long-term conditions.
• Familiarity with clinical IT systems, particularly EMIS.
• Commitment to following legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Able to act with initiative, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Approachable and respectful towards individuals from all backgrounds and communities.
• Flexible, cooperative, and committed to teamworking.
• Able to assess and manage risk in clinical settings.
• Sensitive, empathetic, and composed in challenging or distressing situations.
• Strong leadership qualities and reliability in completing work tasks.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Upholds confidentiality and information governance standards at all times.

Other requirements

• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

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.