Pharmacist

NHS; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local medical practice is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to manage medication queries and provide clinical reviews. Candidates must have a Pharmacy Degree, GPhC registration, and experience in a clinical setting. This role includes a commitment to ongoing professional development and offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave

Opportunity to join NHS pension scheme

On-site free parking

Complimentary lunch selection for staff

Monthly staff well-being events

Annual away day

Star of month awards

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified, registered independent non-medical prescriber or willing to attend training.
• Minimum of 2 years trained pharmacist experience.
• Experience in undertaking medication reviews is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for prescription queries and medication requests.
• Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients.
• Manage patients with chronic diseases and complex poly-pharmacy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Education

Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent)

Registered with the GPhC

Qualified, Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Tools

SystmOne (TPP)

Microsoft Windows Applications Outlook

Job description

Overview

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Salisbury Medical Practice. We are looking for someone who is a qualified and competent Pharmacist in the UK and desirably has previous experience working within a General Practice environment. Applicants must have excellent organisational and communications skills as well as a high level of competency using computers. The successful candidate will have the ability to liaise with staff at all levels and work effectively as part of a team. A strong commitment to personal and professional development and teamwork are essential for this role. The applicant must be a qualified, registered independent non-medical prescriber (or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualification).

Desired hours can be discussed at interview, however the minimum number per week is 18.75.

About us

We are a friendly, forward thinking and supporting Medical Practice with a large clinical team consisting of GPs, Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs, a Paramedic, Pharmacists and a Pharmacy Technician.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Opportunity to join or continue in the NHS pension scheme
• On site free parking
• On site cafe including complimentary lunch selection for staff
• Staff well-being events including monthly treats for staff
• Annual away day
• Star of month awards

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: A2320-25-0013

Job locations: Fisherton House, Fountain Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7FD

Job responsibilities

Key Duties

• To act as the first point of contact to provide specialist expert knowledge in the use of medicines and for all prescription queries and medication requests from staff and patients.
• To undertake clinical medication reviews with patients where medicine optimisation is required to reduce waste and promote self-care.
• To reconcile discharge summaries and medications for patients being discharged from hospital and/or moving into a care setting.
• To be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex poly-pharmacy (including but limited to the elderly, care home residents, co-morbidity patients etc.).
• To implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.
• If an independent prescriber, to prescribe, monitor and review medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.
• To undertake CPPE training as identified.
• To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times.
• Please refer to attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Essential: Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language to communicate effectively with staff and patients
• Desirable: Clinical computer systems SystmOne (TPP), Ardens Templates, Knowledge of NICE guidelines, Knowledge of QOF, An understanding of prescribing budgets and financial information, Microsoft Windows Applications Outlook

Qualifications

• Essential: Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent), Registered with the GPhC, Qualified, Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber or willing to attend training

Qualities

• Essential: Independent worker / Autonomous, Can work collaboratively in a team, Ability to multitask, Flexible approach to demand, Calm and professional disposition

Experience

• Essential: 2 years+ Trained Pharmacist Experience, Experience in undertaking medication reviews
• Desirable: 3 years+ Trained Pharmacist Experience, Experience working in General Practice or Primary Care

Skills

• Essential: Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, Excellent organisational skills, Ability to prioritise workload

Other

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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.