Job summary
Join our dynamic practice at Well Street as a Clinical Pharmacist and make a real difference to patient care.
You will work at the heart of our multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to optimise medicines, manage long-term conditions, and improve health outcomes. Whether youre an experienced prescriber or working towards your qualification, you will have the support of the whole practice team. We offer a friendly, forward-thinking environment with opportunities for professional growth, funded training, and the chance to shape innovative models of care.
If you are passionate about patient-centred practice, evidence-based medicine, and collaborative working, wed love you to join our team and help transform the way primary care delivers medicines optimisation.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a key role in helping patients get the best from their medicines. Working alongside our GPs and the wider practice team, you will carry out medication reviews, support people with long-term conditions, and promote safe, evidence-based prescribing. You will be part of an innovative, supportive team where your ideas are valued and your expertise makes a real impact every day. Were looking for a proactive, approachable pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge, great communication skills and a passion for improving patient care. The role requires GPhC registration, with experience in a clinical or primary care setting, and ideally an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification.
About us
Well Street Medical Centre is a welcoming, forward-thinking rural dispensing practice with a strong teaching ethos and a passion for innovation. We pride ourselves on our supportive, collaborative atmosphere where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Youll join an experienced multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who share knowledge, celebrate success, and work together to deliver outstanding patient care. Were committed to professional development, offering mentoring, study support, and funded training opportunities. Enjoy a varied role with real autonomy, strong community links, and the satisfaction of making a difference to patients lives in a close-knit, friendly environment.
Supported by the North Staffs GP
Federation, were committed to evolving and sustaining general practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description Clinical Pharmacist (CP)
Job Overview
The Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team across the Primary Care Network (PCN) to improve patient health outcomes, particularly for those with long-term conditions. The role will focus on optimising medicines use, supporting safe and cost-effective prescribing, and enhancing communication between patients, practices, and wider healthcare providers.
The postholder will provide specialist pharmaceutical expertise and evidence-based guidance to clinicians and patients, support medication safety initiatives, and contribute to the achievement of QOF and IIF targets.
They will either hold, or be working towards, an Independent Prescribing qualification and undertake face-to-face consultations, delivering patient-centred care within their scope of competence.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Long-Term Condition Management
- Conduct face-to-face and remote medication reviews for patients with multiple or complex long-term conditions.
- Act as an Independent Prescriber (if qualified), managing long-term conditions and prescribing within professional competence.
- Provide holistic care by reviewing multiple conditions in a single consultation where appropriate.
- Support patients to understand and manage their medicines effectively, promoting adherence and self-care.
- Review prescribing for clinical appropriateness, safety, and cost-effectiveness; stop unnecessary or harmful medicines and implement changes directly.
- Review and action pathology results for patients under care.
- Contribute to QOF and PCN service delivery targets related to medicines optimisation and chronic disease management.
- Conduct domiciliary visits for housebound patients where required (subject to indemnity cover).
Medicines Optimisation and Safety
- Lead implementation of safe, efficient repeat prescribing and medication monitoring systems.
- Ensure appropriate monitoring of high-risk medications and establish recall systems.
- Review and act on MHRA and other safety alerts promptly.
- Conduct clinical audits and use findings to support continuous quality improvement.
- Promote cost-effective prescribing in line with local formulary, NICE, and ICB guidelines.
- Work with the Medicines Management Team and community pharmacy colleagues to deliver PCN priorities.
- Provide advice on suitable alternatives during medicine shortages or unavailability.
Education, Training and Professional Development
- Provide education and training to GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on therapeutics, prescribing, and new clinical guidance.
- Evaluate and disseminate evidence-based updates (e.g., NICE guidance).
- Lead teaching sessions following clinical audits to support quality improvement.
- Support medical students, GP registrars, and other trainees in medicines-related learning.
- Participate in the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (if applicable) and maintain up-to-date professional revalidation.
Medicines Reconciliation and Communication
- Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, or care transitions.
- Identify and resolve unexplained changes, ensuring timely communication with patients and relevant providers.
- Produce and implement medicines care plans including monitoring and follow-up arrangements.
- Act as the PCN lead for communication between general practice, hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, and care homes.
- Ensure care home residents receive annual medication reviews and communicate any changes clearly to staff and patients.
- Support initiatives to reduce medicines-related hospital admissions by identifying at-risk patients and intervening proactively.
Support for Self-Limiting Conditions
- Provide advice and management support for patients with minor ailments (e.g., UTIs, hayfever, conjunctivitis, emergency contraception).
- Empower patients to manage self-limiting conditions using evidence-based resources and education.
Governance, Leadership, and Systems Development
- Lead on implementation and review of repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, and medicines waste reduction processes.
- Reauthorise repeat prescriptions within scope of practice as an Independent Prescriber.
- Support the practice team in responding to medicines queries from patients and administrative staff.
- Contribute to the development of local prescribing policies and protocols.
- Support safeguarding processes and ensure all incidents are reported in accordance with practice policy.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Maintain valid indemnity cover.
- Engage in ongoing CPD and revalidation.
- Participate in annual appraisal and objective-setting.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post, as required by the PCN.
This job description
is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description Clinical Pharmacist (CP)
Job Overview
The Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team across the Primary Care Network (PCN) to improve patient health outcomes, particularly for those with long-term conditions. The role will focus on optimising medicines use, supporting safe and cost-effective prescribing, and enhancing communication between patients, practices, and wider healthcare providers.
The postholder will provide specialist pharmaceutical expertise and evidence-based guidance to clinicians and patients, support medication safety initiatives, and contribute to the achievement of QOF and IIF targets.
They will either hold, or be working towards, an Independent Prescribing qualification and undertake face-to-face consultations, delivering patient-centred care within their scope of competence.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Long-Term Condition Management
- Conduct face-to-face and remote medication reviews for patients with multiple or complex long-term conditions.
- Act as an Independent Prescriber (if qualified), managing long-term conditions and prescribing within professional competence.
- Provide holistic care by reviewing multiple conditions in a single consultation where appropriate.
- Support patients to understand and manage their medicines effectively, promoting adherence and self-care.
- Review prescribing for clinical appropriateness, safety, and cost-effectiveness; stop unnecessary or harmful medicines and implement changes directly.
- Review and action pathology results for patients under care.
- Contribute to QOF and PCN service delivery targets related to medicines optimisation and chronic disease management.
- Conduct domiciliary visits for housebound patients where required (subject to indemnity cover).
Medicines Optimisation and Safety
- Lead implementation of safe, efficient repeat prescribing and medication monitoring systems.
- Ensure appropriate monitoring of high-risk medications and establish recall systems.
- Review and act on MHRA and other safety alerts promptly.
- Conduct clinical audits and use findings to support continuous quality improvement.
- Promote cost-effective prescribing in line with local formulary, NICE, and ICB guidelines.
- Work with the Medicines Management Team and community pharmacy colleagues to deliver PCN priorities.
- Provide advice on suitable alternatives during medicine shortages or unavailability.
Education, Training and Professional Development
- Provide education and training to GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on therapeutics, prescribing, and new clinical guidance.
- Evaluate and disseminate evidence-based updates (e.g., NICE guidance).
- Lead teaching sessions following clinical audits to support quality improvement.
- Support medical students, GP registrars, and other trainees in medicines-related learning.
- Participate in the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (if applicable) and maintain up-to-date professional revalidation.
Medicines Reconciliation and Communication
- Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, or care transitions.
- Identify and resolve unexplained changes, ensuring timely communication with patients and relevant providers.
- Produce and implement medicines care plans including monitoring and follow-up arrangements.
- Act as the PCN lead for communication between general practice, hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy, and care homes.
- Ensure care home residents receive annual medication reviews and communicate any changes clearly to staff and patients.
- Support initiatives to reduce medicines-related hospital admissions by identifying at-risk patients and intervening proactively.
Support for Self-Limiting Conditions
- Provide advice and management support for patients with minor ailments (e.g., UTIs, hayfever, conjunctivitis, emergency contraception).
- Empower patients to manage self-limiting conditions using evidence-based resources and education.
Governance, Leadership, and Systems Development
- Lead on implementation and review of repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, and medicines waste reduction processes.
- Reauthorise repeat prescriptions within scope of practice as an Independent Prescriber.
- Support the practice team in responding to medicines queries from patients and administrative staff.
- Contribute to the development of local prescribing policies and protocols.
- Support safeguarding processes and ensure all incidents are reported in accordance with practice policy.
General Responsibilities
- Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Maintain valid indemnity cover.
- Engage in ongoing CPD and revalidation.
- Participate in annual appraisal and objective-setting.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post, as required by the PCN.
This job description
is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the PCN.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent degree in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification (or working towards)
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical data
- Strong IT skills including EMIS/SystmOne and Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates accountability and professional integrity
Desirable
- Ability to manage change and lead quality improvement projects
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Working towards or member of the RPS Faculty
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- Sound knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based medicine
- Understanding of general practice and primary care prescribing principles
- Familiarity with NICE, BNF, and local formulary guidance
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care or multidisciplinary teams
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and organised
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport
- Professional indemnity insurance (if not covered by practice)
Additional Information
Essential
- The postholder will be expected to complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway if not already undertaken.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent degree in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification (or working towards)
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex clinical data
- Strong IT skills including EMIS/SystmOne and Microsoft Office
- Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates accountability and professional integrity
Desirable
- Ability to manage change and lead quality improvement projects
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Working towards or member of the RPS Faculty
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- Sound knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based medicine
- Understanding of general practice and primary care prescribing principles
- Familiarity with NICE, BNF, and local formulary guidance
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care or multidisciplinary teams
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and organised
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport
- Professional indemnity insurance (if not covered by practice)
Additional Information
Essential
- The postholder will be expected to complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway if not already undertaken.
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).
