Clinical Pharmacist

Premier Medical Centre; Wembley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking GP practice located in Wembley is seeking an Independent Prescriber Clinical Pharmacist to join their dedicated team. The role involves conducting structured medication reviews and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and medication optimization. The successful candidate will benefit from competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and involvement in quality improvement projects. Ideal for a registered pharmacist committed to providing high-quality healthcare within a diverse patient community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Daily debriefs and weekly clinical meetings

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Experience in GP practice or primary care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews and manage long-term conditions.
• Support cost-effective prescribing and adherence to formulary guidance.
• Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of medicines management within the NHS

Education

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Are you an Independent Prescriber ClinicalPharmacist looking to take on a rewarding role in a forward-thinking GPpractice? Join Premier Medical Centre, a high-quality training practice in Wembley with a diverse patient population (~14,500 patients), where teamwork, development, and innovation are at the heart of what we do.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist (IP) to work alongside our GPs, nurses, HCAs, and admin team to improve patient care and medicines optimisation. This is a patient-facing role based at the practice, with responsibilities including:

• Conducting structured medication reviews and managing long-term conditions.
• Prescribing safely and effectively within scope of practice.
• Supporting repeat prescriptions, hospital discharges, and medication queries.
• Driving medicines safety, cost-effective prescribing, and QOF-related projects.

About us

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + performance bonus.
• Daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and strong MDT support.
• Mentorship and CPD opportunities in a training practice environment.
• Involvement in quality improvement and service development projects.

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake medication reviews (face-to-face and telephone).
• Manage repeat prescriptions and reauthorisations.
• Support the implementation of local and national prescribing initiatives.
• Monitor high-risk medications and ensure appropriate blood test monitoring is completed.
• Support cost-effective prescribing and adherence to formulary guidance.
• Clinical Support
• Provide structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, COPD).
• Support hospital discharge summaries, clinic letters, and medication reconciliation.
• Offer advice on minor ailments within competence and support self‑care strategies.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and practice nurses to optimise patient pathways.
• Patient Care & Education
• Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.
• Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice where appropriate.
• Signpost patients to community pharmacy, secondary care, or other relevant services as needed.
• Governance & Safety
• Ensure prescribing is safe and in line with NICE, local, and national guidance.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and practice clinical governance.
• Support CQC compliance by ensuring robust medicines management systems.
• Team & Practice Development
• Participate in daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Contribute to staff training and patient education initiatives.
• Support the training practice ethos by mentoring junior colleagues, students, or trainees where appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Demonstrated knowledge of medicines management within the NHS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and high‑quality care.
• Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
• Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.

Experience

• Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
• Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.

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.