Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care facility in Essex is seeking a qualified and experienced clinical pharmacist for a full-time role. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to enhance medication management and improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting medication reviews and supporting chronic disease management. Applicants should have a Master's degree in Pharmacy, GPhC registration, and strong communication skills. This role also requires proficiency in clinical systems like SystmOne or EMIS and a commitment to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent required.
• Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Completed or enrolled in the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews and manage patients.
• Support chronic disease management and medicines optimisation.
• Provide education on medicines use to clinicians and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical systems proficiency

Ability to prioritise workload

Patient-centred care

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Registration with the GPhC

Tools

SystmOne

EMIS

Job description

Hassengate Medical Centre is looking to welcome a qualified and experienced clinical pharmacist into our busy practice, to play a full and active role within our multi-disciplinary team. The role is offered on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours a week.

The clinical pharmacist will work as an integral part of the general practice team within the Primary Care Network to optimise the use of medicines, improve patient outcomes, reduce waste, and support the management of long-term conditions. They will provide clinical leadership on all aspects of medicines management within the practice and support safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing. The postholder will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of clinical services.

Main duties of the job

• Conducting structured medication reviews and managing patients with complex polypharmacy.
• Supporting management of chronic diseases and medicines optimisation.
• Being an independent prescriber or be working towards becoming one.
• Leading on medicines safety, compliance and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and PCN colleagues.
• Providing education and training to clinicians and staff on medicines use.
• Contributing to practice and PCN service development projects.

About us

Hassengate Medical Centre is situated in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. We have 13, 250 registered patients and a CQC rating of good.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please see the attached job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Enrolled in or completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

Experience

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• In-depth understanding of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills including clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne or EMIS)
• Understanding of NHS structure and PCN DES specifications
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and equality
• Experience of working in general practice or 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.