Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a qualified pharmacist to manage medicines and enhance patient care across multiple GP practices. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,800 to £51,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a medicines management plan.
• Conduct structured medication reviews.
• Provide leadership on quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good IT skills including data analysis

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)

Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work independently the majority of the time with support from the Clinical Director and GPs within the Peak Edge Primary Care Network. Engaging with GP Partners and Practice Managers across the 4 Practices covering the Peak Edge Network: Woodseats Medical Centre, Steel City General Practice, Meadowgreen Health Centre, Sloan Medical Centre.

Details

Date posted: 03 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £46,800 to £51,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: A0963-25-0004

Job locations:

• Jordanthorpe Health Centre, 1 Dyche Close, Sheffield, S8 8DJ
• Baslow Road Surgery, Baslow Road, Sheffield, S17 4DR
• Woodseats Medical Centre, 900 Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0SH
• Sloan Medical Centre, 2 Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0YH

Job Responsibilities

Develop and manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by practice/PCN policy and local and national guidance.

Develop and manage the medicines management team, including delivery of training, to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

Work within clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, conduct face-to-face structured medication reviews, manage long-term conditions, manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, process acute prescription requests, and address both public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practices that make up the PCN.

Undertake medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, especially older people, those in residential care homes, and individuals with multiple co-morbidities.

Provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit, and manage aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF).

Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits, and in residential and nursing homes; deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve patient care.

Present at patient group meetings or other events to advise on appropriate use of medicines.

Produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.

Assist partners with monitoring and managing prescribing budgets.

Prepare evidence-based resources to support the medicine management team and other health professionals in implementing rational cost-effective prescribing.

Help plan, develop, and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise prescribing quality.

See patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g., Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Diabetes).

Review ongoing need for each medicine, monitoring needs, and support patients in taking medicines to maximise their use (medicines optimisation).

Make appropriate recommendations to Senior Pharmacists or GPs for medicine improvement.

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and provide recommendations for senior clinical pharmacists, nurses, and/or GPs on prescribing and monitoring.

Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience

Essential

• An understanding of general practice and how it works
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills including the ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures and work to deadlines
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work flexibly and effectively
• Able to travel across the PCN
• Able to set priorities and meet deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care / GP Practice
• Knowledge of GP clinical systems S1 within Primary Care
• Experience of prescription processes and prescribing systems
• Experience in implementing clinical audits

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Preferably 2-3 years post registration experience

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
• Primary care pharmacy education pathway qualification including independent prescribing or working towards qualification

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Meadowgreen Health Centre

Address: Jordanthorpe Health Centre, 1 Dyche Close, Sheffield, S8 8DJ

Employer's website: https://meadowgreenhealthcentre.co.uk/