Pharmacist

NHS; Wickford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a qualified clinical pharmacist to join their dedicated team at a modern practice in Wickford. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with clinicians, providing expert medication advice and optimising patient care. The practice, known for its excellent working environment and commitment to public health, encourages informal visits and is part of a network focused on enhancing community wellbeing. Join a team that values leadership and continuous improvement in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Free car parking

Support for public health campaigns

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with significant experience, current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Evidence of leadership activities and continuous learning from education and training.

Responsibilities

• Clinically assessing and treating patients using expert knowledge of medicines.
• Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication optimisation

Pharmaceutical reviews

Public health campaigns

Leadership

Education

Qualified pharmacist

Diploma in clinical pharmacy

Tools

Electronic records systems

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen at London Road Surgery for the position of a pharmacist. This is a new role and sits outside of the ARRS. We are looking for a full-time qualified and experienced clinical pharmacist who has a prescribing qualification to join our busy practice and to work on site alongside our clinicians. We are moving to Total Triage in June 2025.

London Road Surgery has 14,200 patients and modern, well-equipped premises built in 2017, offering an excellent working environment with free car parking. We are close to Wickford High Street and Wickford Station.

Main duties of the job

• Clinically assessing and treating patients, using expert knowledge of medicines, for specific disease areas.
• Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (i.e., side-effects, dosage) across the practice.
• Providing pharmaceutical medication reviews and health education advice to patients via face-to-face, telephone, or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice.
• Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
• Contributing to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations, childhood immunisation, and adult immunisation programmes.
• Acting as a key contact in the practice for all medication-related queries.
• Supporting improvements in clinical care through practice-based audits and implementing change.

About us

London Road Surgery has 14,200 patients and modern, well-equipped premises built in 2017, offering an excellent working environment with free parking. We are close to Wickford High Street and Wickford Station, making train commuting an option.

Please check our website for further information. Informal visits are encouraged.

We have a Good rating from the recent CQC Inspection in October 2021, and we participate in pilots to enhance patient care. We are active members of the Wickford PCN and lead the Wellbeing Cafe at the Nevendon Centre starting on 7.5.25. In addition to your salary, you will be entitled to join the NHS Pension Scheme.

Job responsibilities

If you would like to find out more about this role, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with significant experience, current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Experience

• Confident in the use of electronic records and systems; databases and spreadsheets.
• NMP
• Diploma in clinical pharmacy or pharmacy practice.
• Leadership activities in previous work.
• Evidence of a consistent pattern of learning from education, training, and experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions will be required.