NHS Primary Care Pharmacist

Penrose Health; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local GP surgery is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to manage patient medications and collaborate with clinical teams. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, clinical knowledge, and is a team player. Opportunities are available across South East London with a salary range of £38,000 - £46,000.

Benefits

Overtime paid if required

Support from a clinical team

CQC 'Good' rating environment

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration.
• Previous experience working in General Practice preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Look after patients’ medication including repeat prescriptions and medication reviews.
• Manage your own patient list with support from the Pharmacist Dispenser.
• Work alongside clinical teams to ensure quality care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Organisational skills

Ability to maintain speed and accuracy

Flexibility

Team player

Education

Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration

Job description

We are looking for a qualified Pharmacist to join our friendly, local GP surgery. The role of a Penrose Health Pharmacist is to work with our team to deliver the best healthcare service to our patients.

Location: Opportunities across our South East London locations (https://www.penrosehealth.co.uk/locations)

Hours: Ideally full time (weekdays only)

Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 WTE depending on experience. Overtime paid if required

Key Responsibilities

Our Pharmacists will be responsible for looking after all aspects of our patients’ medication including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, drug monitoring and more. With the support of the other pharmacists across our group of practices and the experienced clinical team on site, you will be able to share information, learn and grow in your confidence and ability.

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own patient list whilst being supported by a part-time Pharmacist Dispenser who will work with you on repeat prescribing and other tasks. Pharmacists in the practice report to the group Lead Pharmacist.

Skills and Expertise

The right candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, ability to maintain an effective balance between speed and accuracy, and you’ll need to be flexible / a good team player. Strong clinical knowledge that you’re confident to use and good organisational skills are also vitally important to ensure success in the role.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration.
• Previous experience working in General Practice preferred but not required.

Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve. We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.

We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services — from routine checks to complex, long-term care — backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement. We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.

Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.