Clinical Pharmacist - Lewisham Division

Modality Partnership; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Annual leave

Employee discounts

EAP

Career development

Flexible working

Job summary

Modality Partnership is seeking a skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join the Lewisham Division on a full-time contract for 37.5 hours per week. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care, optimise medicines safely, and drive innovation in Primary Care.

This role operates within Modality Partnership’s CARE values (Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working options, and a strong team environment in a

Qualifications

• GP practice experience preferred.
• Experience delivering patient-centred pharmaceutical care in Primary Care.
• Strong medicines optimisation and prescribing safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Clinically assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing (where qualified)
• Optimising medicines and improving prescribing safety
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
• Supporting medication reviews and structured medicines optimisation
• Contributing to service development and innovative working practices
• Working with Divisional Boards and the National Modality Business Support Team to deliver strategic priorities

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient-facing consultation

Attention to detail

Numerical/analytical skills

Team working

Customer service

IT and clinical systems

Leadership capability

Diplomacy and discretion

Audit or quality improvement

Education

MPharm or equivalent

GPhC registration

Independent Prescriber

PCPEP qualification

CPD evidence

Job description

Job summary

Ready to make an impact? Seeking a fresh challenge? This could be the role for you!

We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Lewisham Division of Modality Partnership on a full-time contract for 37.5 hours per week. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care, optimising medicines safely and effectively, and driving innovation in Primary Care.

At Modality Partnership, our CARE values, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guide everything we do. Join a team that embodies these values in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive, rewarding environment with benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• NHS pension scheme
• Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Employee discounts and benefits scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Education and career development pathways
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic, patient-facing Clinical Pharmacist role, focused on delivering evidence-based pharmaceutical care in Primary Care. You will use your expert knowledge of medicines to support patients with specific disease areas and long-term conditions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Clinically assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing (where qualified)
• Optimising medicines and improving prescribing safety
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
• Supporting medication reviews and structured medicines optimisation
• Contributing to service development and innovative working practices
• Working with Divisional Boards and the National Modality Business Support Team to deliver strategic priorities

This role requires innovation, flexibility, and commitment, offering the opportunity to work resourcefully within a team to meet organisational priorities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

About us

Our Lewisham practices form part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We are committed to continuous improvement and the implementation of scalable, innovative solutions that enhance both patient care and staff satisfaction.

This role provides a strong portfolio of clinical and leadership experience, enabling you to make sustainable improvements in Primary Care.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for a full job description outlining the core responsibilities of this role.

You will thrive if you are driven to implement solutions, improve prescribing practices, and influence service development while working closely with leadership teams.

Please note: Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination evidence required (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella)
• Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required at interview stage
• References: One reference from your current or most recent employer is mandatory
• Employment history: Any gaps of six weeks or more must be declared

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience working in GP practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong patient-facing consultation ability
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Effective team working in a multidisciplinary setting
• High-level customer service skills
• Competent in IT and specialist clinical systems
• Strong problem-solving and leadership capability
• Diplomacy and discretion in sensitive situations
• Experience in audit or quality improvement projects

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong understanding of medicines optimisation
• Excellent mathematical and scientific knowledge
• Knowledge of prescription drug legislation and regulations
• Understanding of long‑term condition management
• Awareness of clinical governance in Primary Care
• Knowledge of local and national healthcare priorities

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent recognised pharmacy qualification.
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with no restrictions on practice.
• Independent Prescriber qualification (essential)
• Completion of Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) qualification (essential)
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to clinical pharmacy practice.

Desirable

• Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification (e.g. Clinical Diploma or equivalent).
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Professional, accountable, and proactive
• Strong team player
• Dedicated to delivering excellence in patient care

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).