Clinical Pharmacists

NHS; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care health service in Tottenham is looking for a qualified Clinical Pharmacist to enhance patient care within a supportive practice team. The role involves managing prescriptions, conducting medication reviews, and leading in chronic condition care. Candidates should have completed an accredited training program and be registered with the GPhC. This position promotes a positive work-life balance and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community health.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive practice environment

Positive work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must independently prescribe acute and repeat medications.
• Experience in managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.
• Understanding of primary care prescribing principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient-facing and remote consultations.
• Lead on care management of patients with chronic conditions.
• Manage therapeutic drug monitoring for high-risk medications.

Skills

Proficiency in managing and reviewing medicines optimisation for long-term conditions

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Proficient IT skills including EMIS

Strong time management and organisational skills

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Completed an approved Clinical Pharmacist training programme

Medicines Use Review (MUR) accreditation

Tools

EMIS PCS clinical system

Job description

Mynd nôl Somerset Gardens Family Health Care Centre

Clinical Pharmacists

The closing date is 05 December 2025

We are looking for a qualified, proactive Clinical Pharmacist to join our general practice team. Working within their scope of practice, the post holder will collaborate with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to improve patient care.

As part of both the practice team and a wider multidisciplinary network, the Clinical Pharmacist will help ensure the safe and effective use of medicines and act as a key link for medicines-related communication between primary and secondary care.

The role includes supporting clinicians with patient management, resolving medication issues, processing repeat prescriptions, and promoting safer prescribing.

The successful candidate will have completed an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing qualifications, allowing them to prescribe and manage treatment plans independently in primary care.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Pharmacist will play a key role in improving patient outcomes and supporting the efficiency of the primary care team. They will provide timely, expert medicines support, including direct patient contact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing daily repeat prescriptions
• Conducting structured medication reviews to support safe, effective prescribing
• Managing long‑term conditions through medicines optimisation
• Leading medicines reconciliation during care transitions, especially post‑discharge
• Supporting prescribing audits, medication safety, and quality improvement initiatives
• Using prescribing qualifications to manage patients independently where appropriate

About us

Somerset Gardens Family Health Care Centre is a modern, purpose‑built primary care facility located in East Haringey. The practice sits just west of Tottenham High Road and is only a few minutes walk from White Hart Lane Overground Station, with convenient access to the North Circular Road. A gated on‑site car park is available for staff.

Our philosophy is to treat every patient as an individual and respond to their needs with care and respect. The partners are committed to delivering high‑quality healthcare while promoting a positive work‑life balance for all team members. Both the partners and salaried GPs work collaboratively within a supportive and well‑functioning partnership.

We provide general medical services under a PMS contract to approximately 14,000 patients from a highly diverse local population. Many patients have longstanding links with the practice, while others are more transient, contributing to a dynamic population profile.

As a training practice, we support up to three learners and maintain strong educational links with Middlesex University for nursing education. Education and professional development are core strengths of the practice.

We use the EMIS PCS clinical system and are fully connected to NHS Net. Hospital test results and related information are received electronically, supporting efficient and safe patient care.

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Medicines Optimisation

Conduct patient‑facing and remote consultations, clinically assessing and treating patients using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.

Independently prescribe acute and repeat medications, following successful completion of prescribing qualifications.

Lead on the care management of patients with chronic conditions, including frailty, COPD, asthma, and those in care homes or with learning disabilities/autism (e.g. through STOMP).

Carry out structured medication reviews to optimise therapeutic outcomes, reduce waste, promote self‑care, and improve adherence.

Manage therapeutic drug monitoring and recall systems for high‑risk medications (e.g. anticoagulants, DMARDs).

Undertake domiciliary visits and deliver long‑term condition clinics for patients with complex medication regimes.

Clinical Leadership and Governance

Provide specialist advice on medicines use and lead on person‑centred medicines optimisation.

Promote antimicrobial stewardship and ensure compliance with local and national guidance.

Drive quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audits and contributions to QOF, Enhanced Services, and NICE compliance.

Oversee and enhance prescribing systems, including repeat prescribing, medication reviews, and prescribing safety alerts.

Lead the review and integration of clinical protocols related to shared care and high‑risk medications.

Maintain clinical governance through supervision, reflective practice, mandatory training, and incident learning.

Ensure the safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and medicines in line with infection control protocols.

Conduct clinical audits in line with practice and service requirements to support quality improvement and ensure compliance with clinical governance standards.

Collaboration and Communication

Act as the central point of contact for medicines‑related matters within the Health Centre.

Liaise with hospital and community pharmacy teams, specialist pharmacists, and the wider health and social care system.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews to support high‑risk and vulnerable patients.

Respond to medicines queries from patients and staff in a timely and supportive manner.

Support clinicians with the management of patients with complex needs, including those with mental health concerns or substance misuse.

Patient Engagement and Public Health

Improve patient and carer understanding of medicines and promote confidence in their use.

Support public health initiatives, such as flu and COVID‑19 vaccination campaigns.

Actively signpost patients to the appropriate clinician or service to ensure timely and effective care.

Professional Development and Support

Receive monthly supervision from a senior clinical pharmacist and ongoing support from an assigned GP clinical supervisor.

Engage in continuous professional development, training, and service redesign to evolve the role.

Contribute to peer learning and development through mentoring, teaching, and collaborative working.

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to core duties, the post holder may be asked to:

• Support QOF, NIS, QIPP and incentive scheme delivery.
• Review and monitor prescribing protocols and formularies.
• Improve medicines data quality and coding.
• Deliver training sessions for practice staff and clinicians.
• Liaise with hospital pharmacy to enhance medicines reconciliation post‑discharge.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to prescription administrative staff.
• Develop and share pharmacy newsletters and bulletins.
• Develop a specialist clinical interest relevant to primary care.
• Champion virtual consultation methods including e‑consults and telemedicine.
• Undertake other tasks commensurate with the role, as needed.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of the community through safe, effective, and patient‑centred pharmaceutical care.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in managing and reviewing medicines optimisation for long‑term conditions.
• Familiarity with clinical IT systems, particularly EMIS.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex and sensitive information effectively across all mediums (telephone, email, face‑to‑face).
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the confidence to challenge clinical and managerial decisions constructively.
• Proficient IT skills, including email, internet, and word processing; able to produce reports and basic action plans.
• Clear and professional telephone manner.
• Capable of promoting safe and effective pharmaceutical practice.
• Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Enrolled on, or completed, an approved 18‑month Clinical Pharmacist training programme (e.g. CPPE pathway) or equivalent.
• Trained to practice and prescribe safely and effectively within a primary care setting.
• Minor Ailments certification.
• Medicines Use Review (MUR) and repeat dispensing accreditation.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), and working experience with medicines management.
• Additional qualifications in medicines management.

Experience

• Understanding of the nature and demands of working in general practice.
• Awareness of the principles of primary care prescribing and rational prescribing strategies.
• Experience in or understanding of common acute and chronic conditions in primary care.
• Familiarity with the NHS structure, including the role of PCNs.
• Experience working as a pharmacist (as evidenced in a professional context).
• Experience in managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence‑based clinical practice.
• Awareness of the mentorship and supervision process.
• Broad insight into the structure and functioning of general practice.
• Commitment to following legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and procedures.
• Able to act with initiative, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Approachable and respectful towards individuals from all backgrounds and communities.
• Flexible, cooperative, and committed to teamworking.
• Able to assess and manage risk in clinical settings.
• Sensitive, empathetic, and composed in challenging or distressing situations.
• Strong leadership qualities and reliability in completing work tasks.
• Analytical thinker with problem‑solving abilities.
• Upholds confidentiality and information governance standards at all times.
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).

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.

Somerset Gardens Family Health Care Centre