Loomer Road Surgery

Developmental Clinical Pharmacist in General Practice

The closing date is 10 April 2026

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Job summary

This role is designed for newly qualified or early-career pharmacists entering general practice. It provides a structured, supported development pathway into patient-facing clinical practice, recognising the evolving role of the clinical pharmacist workforce and the need for safe, phased progression into advanced clinical practice in the area of General Practice.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within competence, under supervision, to deliver medicines optimisation, patient care, and service development.

Core Responsibilities

- Medication reconciliation - Repeat prescribing review and support to patients/ other team members - Respond to medication queries from patients/ colleagues - Ensure monitoring for high-risk drugs

Audit & Safety

- Conduct prescribing audits - Identify high-risk patients - Implement guidance (NICE, MHRA)

Patient-Facing Work

- Supervised medication reviews - LTC reviews (protocol-based) - Minor illness (defined scope)

Prescribing

- Prescribe within agreed scope - Follow formulary - Develop personal and professional development plan - Escalate uncertainty

About us

Loomer Medical Partnership Primary Care Sector comprises of 7 sites, providing high quality care to in excess of 26,000 patients.

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3535-26-0001

Job locations

Loomer Road

Chesterton

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


Loomer Medical Ltd,

Unit 7, Brindley Court, Dalewood Road

Newcastle under Lyme

Staffordshire

ST5 9QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Development Pathway

Phase 1 (0-6 months): Induction and Foundations - Workflow, letters, medication reconciliation - Repeat prescribing systems - Audit and safety work - Shadowing MDT

Phase 2 (6-12 months): Supervised Practice - Medication reviews (supervised) - Protocol-driven LTC reviews

Phase 3 (12-18 months): Consolidation - Independent clinics (within scope) - Prescribing with governance - Defined minor illness work - Complex reviews with support

Phase 4 (18 months onwards): Development - extend scope of practice based on professional and personal development plan

Salary

Band 6

Job Description

The post holder will work within competence, under supervision, to deliver medicines optimisation, patient care, and service development.

Core Responsibilities

- Medication reconciliation - Repeat prescribing review and support to patients/ other team members - Respond to medication queries from patients/ colleagues - Ensure monitoring for high-risk drugs

Audit & Safety

- Conduct prescribing audits - Identify high-risk patients - Implement guidance (NICE, MHRA)

Patient-Facing Work

- Supervised medication reviews - LTC reviews (protocol-based) - Minor illness (defined scope)

Prescribing

- Prescribe within agreed scope - Follow formulary - Develop personal and professional development plan - Escalate uncertainty

Job description

Job responsibilities

Development Pathway

Phase 1 (0-6 months): Induction and Foundations - Workflow, letters, medication reconciliation - Repeat prescribing systems - Audit and safety work - Shadowing MDT

Phase 2 (6-12 months): Supervised Practice - Medication reviews (supervised) - Protocol-driven LTC reviews

Phase 3 (12-18 months): Consolidation - Independent clinics (within scope) - Prescribing with governance - Defined minor illness work - Complex reviews with support

Phase 4 (18 months onwards): Development - extend scope of practice based on professional and personal development plan

Salary

Band 6

Job Description

The post holder will work within competence, under supervision, to deliver medicines optimisation, patient care, and service development.

Core Responsibilities

- Medication reconciliation - Repeat prescribing review and support to patients/ other team members - Respond to medication queries from patients/ colleagues - Ensure monitoring for high-risk drugs

Audit & Safety

- Conduct prescribing audits - Identify high-risk patients - Implement guidance (NICE, MHRA)

Patient-Facing Work

- Supervised medication reviews - LTC reviews (protocol-based) - Minor illness (defined scope)

Prescribing

- Prescribe within agreed scope - Follow formulary - Develop personal and professional development plan - Escalate uncertainty

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacist with appropriate body & Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Independent Prescriber.
  • Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacist with appropriate body & Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Independent Prescriber.
  • Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Loomer Road Surgery

Address

Loomer Road

Chesterton

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


Employer's website

http://www.loomermedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Loomer Road Surgery

Address

Loomer Road

Chesterton

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


Employer's website

http://www.loomermedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Nurse

Louise Scott

lou@loomermedical.co.uk

03003650338

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3535-26-0001

Job locations

Loomer Road

Chesterton

Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 7JS


Loomer Medical Ltd,

Unit 7, Brindley Court, Dalewood Road

Newcastle under Lyme

Staffordshire

ST5 9QA


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