Pharmacist - Primary Care

National Health Service; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose Health is recruiting a Pharmacist for Deptford Surgery in London. You will manage all aspects of patients’ medications, including repeat prescriptions, reviews and drug monitoring, within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Autonomy and clinical leadership are balanced with collaboration and sharing learning across the service. A strong clinical background and GPhC registration are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration.
• Independent Prescriber qualification desirable.
• Strong clinical knowledge of medicines and prescribing principles.
• Understanding of primary care workflows and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of patients medication needs, including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews and drug monitoring.
• Provide safe, accurate, and timely prescribing and medication management.
• Maintain a personal patient list and deliver high-quality clinical care.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to support integrated patient care.
• Work with the Pharmacist Dispenser to streamline repeat prescribing workflows.
• Contribute to service development within a collaborative primary care environment.
• Demonstrate communication, clinical judgement and organisational skills in a busy GP setting.
• Uphold professional standards and maintain valid GPhC registration.

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacist

Independent Prescriber qualification

Clinical knowledge of medicines

Excellent communication

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job summary

Our Pharmacists play a key role in delivering highquality healthcare within a friendly, local GP surgery. They oversee all aspects of patients medication management, including handling repeat prescriptions, conducting medication reviews, monitoring drug therapies, and ensuring safe and effective prescribing. The role combines clinical expertise with patientfacing responsibilities and offers autonomy while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Manage all aspects of patients medication needs, including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, and drug monitoring.
• Provide safe, accurate, and timely prescribing and medication management.
• Maintain a personal patient list and deliver highquality clinical care.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical team to support integrated patient care.
• Work efficiently with the Pharmacist Dispenser to streamline repeat prescribing workflows.
• Contribute to shared learning within the wider pharmacist team and support continuous service improvement.
• Demonstrate strong communication, clinical judgement, and organisational skills to balance speed and accuracy in a busy primary care environment.
• Uphold professional standards, including maintaining valid GPhC registration and applying robust clinical knowledge in daily practice.

About us

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.

Details

DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 45,000 to 52,000 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number603501Job locationsDeptford Surgery502-504 New Cross RdLondonLondonSE14 6TJUnited Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilitiesIf youre a Pharmacist who loves making a real difference to patients lives, someone who enjoys working closely with people, building longterm relationships, and using your clinical skills to genuinely improve health outcomes - then you might be exactly who were looking for.At Penrose Health, were proud to create an environment where excellent clinical care is matched with a genuinely supportive culture. Youll be joining a practice full of good people, good humour, and a team spirit that makes each day both rewarding and enjoyable. Were committed to giving our Pharmacists real autonomy, trust, and the space to grow - whether thats developing confidence in primary care, refining existing clinical skills, or expanding into new areas of practice. Here, your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your contribution makes a meaningful impact from day one.Youll play a key role in delivering highquality patient care by managing all aspects of medication, including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, and drug monitoring. Working closely within a multidisciplinary clinical team, youll combine strong clinical judgement with patientfacing care to ensure safe, effective, and timely prescribing. This role offers autonomy, a manageable patient list, and the opportunity to contribute to service development within a collaborative primary care environment. Job description Job responsibilitiesIf youre a Pharmacist who loves making a real difference to patients lives, someone who enjoys working closely with people, building longterm relationships, and using your clinical skills to genuinely improve health outcomes - then you might be exactly who were looking for.At Penrose Health, were proud to create an environment where excellent clinical care is matched with a genuinely supportive culture. Youll be joining a practice full of good people, good humour, and a team spirit that makes each day both rewarding and enjoyable. Were committed to giving our Pharmacists real autonomy, trust, and the space to grow - whether thats developing confidence in primary care, refining existing clinical skills, or expanding into new areas of practice. Here, your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your contribution makes a meaningful impact from day one.Youll play a key role in delivering highquality patient care by managing all aspects of medication, including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, and drug monitoring. Working closely within a multidisciplinary clinical team, youll combine strong clinical judgement with patientfacing care to ensure safe, effective, and timely prescribing. This role offers autonomy, a manageable patient list, and the opportunity to contribute to service development within a collaborative primary care environment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration.

DesirablePrevious experience working in General Practice.Independent Prescriber qualification Knowledge

Strong clinical knowledge of medicines, prescribing principles, and therapeutic monitoring.

Understanding of primary care workflows (repeat prescribing, medication reviews, drug monitoring). Knowledge of patient safety, clinical governance, and prescribing best practice.

DesirableFamiliarity with GP practice systems and processes.Knowledge of longterm condition management within primary care.

Skills EssentialExcellent communication skills with patients and colleaguesAbility to balance speed and accuracy in a busy environment.Strong organisational and timemanagement skills.Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider clinical teamClinically confident and able to apply pharmacological knowledge to patient care. Desirable-Skilled in using clinical IT systems (EMIS)

EssentialRegistered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration.

DesirablePrevious experience working in General Practice.Independent Prescriber qualification Knowledge

Strong clinical knowledge of medicines, prescribing principles, and therapeutic monitoring.

Understanding of primary care workflows (repeat prescribing, medication reviews, drug monitoring). Knowledge of patient safety, clinical governance, and prescribing best practice.

DesirableFamiliarity with GP practice systems and processes.Knowledge of longterm condition management within primary care.

Skills EssentialExcellent communication skills with patients and colleaguesAbility to balance speed and accuracy in a busy environment.Strong organisational and timemanagement skills.Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider clinical teamClinically confident and able to apply pharmacological knowledge to patient care. Desirable-Skilled in using clinical IT systems (EMIS)

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable

EssentialRegistered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration.

DesirablePrevious experience working in General Practice.Independent Prescriber qualification Knowledge

Strong clinical knowledge of medicines, prescribing principles, and therapeutic monitoring.

Understanding of primary care workflows (repeat prescribing, medication reviews, drug monitoring). Knowledgeof patient safety, clinical governance, and prescribing best practice.

DesirableFamiliarity with GP practice systems and processes.Knowledge of longterm condition management within primary care.

Skills EssentialExcellent communication skills with patients and colleaguesAbility to balance speed and accuracy in a busy environment.Strong organisational and timemanagement skills.Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider clinical teamClinically confident and able to apply pharmacological knowledge to patient care. Desirable-Skilled in using clinical IT systems (EMIS)

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.

Employer details

Employer namePenrose HealthAddressDeptford Surgery502-504 New Cross RdLondonLondonSE14 6TJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePenrose HealthAddressDeptford Surgery502-504 New Cross RdLondonLondonSE14 6TJUnited KingdomEmployer's website