Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist to join a dynamic team in London. The role focuses on providing exceptional patient care through medication management, education, and clinical assessments. Candidates should possess a Master's in Pharmacy and demonstrate effective collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a clinical pharmacist highly desired.
• Confidence to work independently while in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong knowledge of prescribing practices and clinical consultations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
• Conduct structured medication reviews for high-risk patients.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in prescribing and treatment decisions.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Medication Review

Education

Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly efficient Clinical pharmacist to join out fast paced, forward thinking team. This is a key clinical role supporting the safe, effective and evidence- based used of medicines across the practice. The ideal candidate will be confident to work independently, while also contributing to multidisciplinary care. This is an evolving job role with huge scope for development as we expand our PCN team further over the years.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly efficient Clinical pharmacist to join out fast paced, forward thinking team. This is a key clinical role supporting the safe, effective and evidence- based used of medicines across the practice. The ideal candidate will be confident to work independently, while also contributing to multidisciplinary care. This is an evolving job role with huge scope for development as we expand our PCN team further over the years.

Main duties of the job

The clinical pharmacist will primarily focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care.

Patient Care & Clinical Assessment

Medication Reviews & Consultations

Medicines Information & Patient Support

Medicines Optimisation & Prescribing Systems

Medicines Reconciliation

Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement

Education, Training & Mentorship

Primary Care Network (PCN) Support

Additional responsibilities:

ADMINISTRATION

About Us

Caversham Group Practice is a well-established and forward-thinking GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary care. Serving a diverse population, we pride ourselves on being a supportive, innovative, and collaborative team. We are a teaching practice with GP registrars, paramedics, pharmacists, and medical students on placement. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Practice Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Keeping in line with Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4403-25-0002

Job locations

4 Peckwater St, Kentish Town

London

NW5 2UP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The clinical pharmacist will primarily focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care. While the following outlines the core duties, additional tasks may occasionally be required depending on workload and staffing levels:

Patient Care & Clinical Assessment:

Act as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, delivering patient-facing and telephone consultations.

Clinically assess and manage care for defined patient groups, with a focus on long-term conditions.

Use clinical expertise to make prescribing and treatment decisions in line with best practice.

Medication Reviews & Consultations:

Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for high-risk patients and those with long-term conditions.

Work collaboratively with patients to review and optimise medication regimens.

Recommend evidence-based prescribing changes to enhance therapeutic outcomes, improve safety and ensure cost-effectiveness.

Medicines Information & Patient Support:

Enhance patient and carer understanding of prescribed medicines to improve confidence, adherence and outcomes.

Respond to medicines-related queries from healthcare professionals, patients and carerswhether in person, via phone or email.

Provide expert advice on issues such as adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, availability, swallowing difficulties and urgent medication needs.

Medicines Optimisation & Prescribing Systems:

Provide leadership on prescribing practices and medicines systems within the practice and to patients and carers.

Oversee medicines optimisation systems, including repeat prescribing and medication review processes.

Manage prescription requests from community settings, care homes, pharmacies, and GPs, ensuring timely processing (e.g., within 72 hours for routine and same day for urgent requests).

Coordinate monthly prescriptions for care homes, monitoring for changes, adherence issues and over-ordering.

Troubleshoot prescribing and dispensing system issues using knowledge of GP and pharmacy IT systems.

Medicines Reconciliation:

Review hospital discharge summaries and outpatient letters to reconcile medications and address discrepancies.

Collaborate with community and hospital pharmacy teams to ensure continuity of care and efficient medication supply.

Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement:

Lead or contribute to clinical audits to enhance prescribing quality and effectiveness.

Support continuous improvement against NICE guidelines and national/local prescribing standards.

Contribute to a culture of safety by reporting, investigating and learning from medicines-related events.

Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice

Education, Training & Mentorship:

Provide training, mentorship, and support to clinical and non-clinical staff on medicines-related topics.

Promote continuous learning and professional development within the practice team.

Primary Care Network (PCN) Support:

Work collaboratively with the Primary Care Network (PCN) to deliver the PCN Directed Enhanced Service (DES).

Contribute to high-quality, cost-effective prescribing aligned with PCN specifications, including Structured Medication Reviews and Enhanced Health in Care Homes.

Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and other PCN objectives.

Additional Responsibilities:

ADMINISTRATION

Accurately summarise patient records and apply read codes.

Ensure all documentation and data entries meet legal and clinical standards.

Adhere to all governance procedures related to clinical data and digital systems.

Support audits and evaluation processes within the PCN.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Taking responsibility for own development with relevant evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP).

Attend relevant training sessions and contribute to shared learning across the organisation.

Undertake recertification and professional exams as required.

GOVERNANCE & CONFIDENTIALITY

Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with data protection and Caldicott principles.

Adhere to clinical governance frameworks and participate in service quality improvement.

Follow NHS and NICE guidelines, contributing to evidence-based care

HEALTH & SAFETY

Comply with infection control and health & safety procedures.

Use PPE appropriately and ensure others follow correct procedures.

Report incidents or risks using the designated reporting systems.

Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Equality & Diversity

• Uphold the principles of equality and diversity in all aspects of the role.
• Ensure services are delivered fairly, respectfully, and inclusively.
  
  

Other Duties

• Undertake other duties as required, commensurate with the role and agreed through consultation.
• Job description subject to review and revision based on service needs.
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Other Duties

• Undertake other duties as required, commensurate with the role and agreed through consultation.
• Job description subject to review and revision based on service needs.
  
  

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  
  

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Caversham Group Practice

Address

4 Peckwater St, Kentish Town

London

NW5 2UP

Employer's website

https://www.cavershamgrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Caversham Group Practice

Address

4 Peckwater St, Kentish Town

London

NW5 2UP

Employer's website

https://www.cavershamgrouppractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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