Newly Qualified Prescribing Pharmacist

Bradford on Avon & Melksham Health Partnership; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford on Avon and Melksham Health Partnership is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team in primary care. As an Independent Prescriber, you will lead medicines optimisation, conduct reviews, and support safe, cost-effective prescribing across our practice network.

The role offers opportunities for face-to-face and home visits, with a structured development path and DBS checks.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration required.
• MPharm degree (or equivalent).
• Independent Prescriber qualification or in progress.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between sites and conduct home visits when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews and develop personalised medication management plans.
• Review long-term conditions and optimise treatment per guidelines.
• Prescribe and titrate medicines as appropriate.
• Manage monitoring requirements and patient recalls.
• Support patients on high-risk medicines (e.g., anticoagulants, DMARDs).
• Reconcile medicines after hospital discharge and implement changes.
• Provide medicines advice to patients, GPs, staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Support prescribing audits, quality improvement and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Assist with MHRA alerts, formulary changes and national prescribing guidance.
• Contribute to education of pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists.
• Role may include records-based reviews with opportunities for face-to-face care and home visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Workload prioritisation

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

Independent Prescriber qualification

Job description

Location: Bradford on Avon & Melksham, Wiltshire
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent

Are you a newly qualified Independent Prescribing Pharmacist looking to start your career in primary care?

Bradford on Avon and Melksham Health Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly, progressive, and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge, develop advanced clinical skills, and build confidence in patient-facing care while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary clinical pharmacy team.

You will be supported by a well-established team that includes an Advanced Clinical Practitioner Pharmacist, Prescribing Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, a Foundation Trainee Pharmacist, and dedicated administrative support.

About the role

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a key role in improving patient outcomes through safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medicines. Working within your sphere of competence as an Independent Prescriber, you will provide expert medicines optimisation support to patients and the wider practice team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting structured medication reviews and developing personalised medication management plans.
• Reviewing long-term conditions and optimising treatment in line with national and local guidance.
• Prescribing and titrating medicines appropriately.
• Managing monitoring requirements and ensuring patient recalls are maintained.
• Supporting patients taking high-risk medicines, including anticoagulants and DMARDs.
• Reconciling medicines following hospital discharge and implementing recommended medication changes.
• Providing medicines advice to patients, GPs, practice staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting prescribing audits, quality improvement projects, and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Assisting the practice in implementing MHRA alerts, formulary changes, and national prescribing guidance.
• Contributing to the education and development of pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists.
• The role will primarily involve records-based reviews, with opportunities for face-to-face consultations, care home visits, and home visits where appropriate.

About You

We are looking for a pharmacist who is passionate about patient care and keen to develop a long-term career in primary care.

Essential Requirements

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• MPharm degree (or equivalent pharmacy qualification).
• Independent Prescriber qualification or working towards completion.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between practice sites and conduct home visits when required.

Desirable Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A proactive approach to service improvement and medicines optimisation.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).

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