Practice Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established NHS GP Practice in London as a clinical pharmacist. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care in a friendly multidisciplinary environment, conducting consultations, medication reviews, and managing prescriptions while supporting clinical improvement initiatives. Flexible working hours are available, welcoming both full-time and part-time candidates.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Four weeks holiday plus bank and public holidays

NHSPensions

Professional development and training support

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with significant clinical and quality improvement experience.
• Must be an independent prescriber with a dedication to patient care.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in primary care and long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surgery and telephone consultations with patients.
• Perform medication reviews, especially for older adults.
• Provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in pharmacy

Postgraduate diploma

Registered pharmacist with GPhC

Qualified independent prescriber

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMIS Web

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and experienced practice clinical pharmacist to join our clinical team in a friendly, well-established practice. The practice offers flexible working hours, and both full-time and part-time applicants are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will be a registered pharmacist with significant clinical and quality improvement experience, ideally an independent prescriber. We seek an individual dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and passionate about clinical pharmacy. The candidate must work effectively within a diverse practice team. Prior experience in General Practice is highly desirable, but pharmacists from other sectors will also be considered.

Previous NHS general practice clinical pharmacy experience is highly desirable. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications is essential, and knowledge of EMIS Web is desirable.

Hours

The successful applicant will work between 20 to 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Salary and Benefits

Potential for performance-based bonuses.

Four weeks holiday plus bank and public holidays.

NHSPensions.

Main Duties of the Job

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct surgery and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses.
• Perform patient-facing medication reviews, especially for older adults and those with multiple co-morbidities.
• Provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions.
• Reconcile medicines following hospital or clinic discharges.
• Review medications for newly registering patients.
• Practice as an independent prescriber within scope of practice.

Further details are available in the job description. The practice supports professional development and training, and areas lacking training can be facilitated.

About Us

We are a well-established, friendly NHS GP Practice based in Dalston, Hackney, East London.

Our aim is to provide excellent, patient-centered care, with clinicians and patients involved in planning and delivering care to meet health and well-being needs.

You will collaborate with GPs, practice nurses, administrative staff, and other health professionals, including physiotherapists, dieticians, diabetes nurses, paramedics, physician associates, social prescribers, and more.

Job Responsibilities

The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing expertise in medicines management, medication reviews, managing long-term conditions, transfer of care, systems for safer prescribing, and managing prescriptions.

Main Duties:

• Conduct surgery and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses.
• Perform medication reviews, especially for older adults and those with multiple co-morbidities.
• Provide advice and support for self-limiting conditions.
• Reconcile medicines post-discharge.
• Review medications for new patients.
• Implement and embed a safe, effective, evidence-based repeat prescribing system.
• Work as an independent prescriber within scope of practice.
• Manage prescription systems, including reauthorizations and acute requests, as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide leadership on quality improvement, clinical audit, and assist with QOF and local performance targets.

Person Specification

Other Requirements

• Occupational health clearance.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy with postgraduate diploma.
• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Qualified independent prescriber.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in primary care, including long-term conditions.
• Autonomous working experience.
• Comprehensive therapeutic and clinical knowledge.
• Experience working in general practice as a clinical pharmacist.
• Experience prescribing as an independent prescriber.
• Experience in supervisory or mentoring roles.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Salary range: £48,000 to £55,000 per year (full-time equivalent), depending on experience.