Clinical Pharmacist

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; Minehead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in primary care is seeking a Primary Care Pharmacist to join their progressive team in Minehead. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance patient care within a multidisciplinary environment. You will contribute to medicines optimisation and patient safety while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

NHS Pension – 20.6% employer contribution

Wellbeing support from in-house advisors

Cycle to work scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in primary care settings.
• Confident in both remote and face-to-face consultations.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and adult/child protection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on medicines and pharmaceutical care.
• Support prescribing audits and manage high-risk drugs.
• Conduct patient consultations and prescribe urgent medications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation

Critical thinking

Skilled in high-risk prescribing

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Completed CPPE Pathway

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Merco Medical are delighted to support the recruitment of a Primary Care Pharmacist for a progressive, patient-focused practice in the scenic coastal town of Minehead, Somerset.

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Salary: Up to £55,000 FTE (DOE)
Hours: 30 hours per week (Part-Time)
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and proactive Pharmacist to join a growing multidisciplinary team. You’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing medicines optimisation, prescribing safety, and pharmaceutical care across the practice.

The service is undergoing a transformative period and offers a supportive, collaborative environment, with an emphasis on delivering care that is personal, effective, and safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on medicines, repeat prescriptions, and pharmaceutical care
• Support prescribing audits and the safe management of high-risk drugs
• Conduct remote and face-to-face patient consultations
• Prescribe urgent medications using summary care records
• Identify and manage clinical risks and medication-related queries
• Act on safeguarding concerns in line with clinical protocols
• Collaborate with the wider MDT to drive service improvement
• Maintain accurate records using EMIS

What We’re Looking For

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Completed or due to complete the CPPE Pathway
• Substantial experience in primary care settings
• Confident in both remote and face-to-face consultations
• Skilled in high-risk prescribing and repeat medication systems
• Excellent communication, organisation, and critical thinking abilities
• Knowledge of safeguarding and adult/child protection protocols
• EMIS experience preferred

What’s on Offer

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
• Extra day of leave on each work anniversary
• NHS Pension – 20.6% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Special and Significant Event Leave
• Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Wellbeing support from in-house advisors
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care scheme and contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• NHS staff discounts
• Relocation support for eligible candidates

Set in a beautiful coastal location, Minehead offers stunning views, access to Exmoor National Park, and a tight-knit community. This is a fantastic role for a pharmacist looking for a fulfilling challenge and a lifestyle change away from the city rush.

Apply today to make a real difference with a forward-thinking team in primary care!