Senior Pharmacist – Primary Care & Meds Optimization

Portsdown Group Practice; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced clinical pharmacist to work in a varied, patient-facing role. The successful candidate will provide primary support for prescription queries and help run chronic disease management clinics. Qualifications include a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy and full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The position also offers the chance to engage in quality improvement projects within a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Experience of working in general practice or primary care.
• Ongoing professional development (CPD) evidence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, evidence-based prescribing.
• Reconcile medications after hospital discharge.
• Run chronic disease management clinics.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or prescribing

Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced clinical pharmacist to work in a varied, patient-facing role. The successful candidate will provide primary support for prescription queries and help run chronic disease management clinics. Qualifications include a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy and full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. The position also offers the chance to engage in quality improvement projects within a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care.