Shipdham Surgery

Clinical Pharmacist

The closing date is 20 April 2026

Job summary

Shipdham Surgery, a thriving and well-established dispensing practice with two GP Partners at its core, we are excited to welcome a motivated Clinical Pharmacist into our forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of primary care, collaborating closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding, innovative patient care.

We are passionate about improving outcomes through smarter medicines management and value the vital role clinical pharmacists play in achieving this. As part of our supportive and collaborative environment, you will work directly within the practice, contributing your clinical knowledge to enhance patient safety, optimise prescribing, and drive service development.

The successful candidate will benefit from direct support and clinical supervision from an experienced GP Partner, ensuring ongoing professional development and integration into our close-knit team.

If youre looking to take the next step in a role where your skills are recognised, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible every day, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Pharmacist within our Practice, you will:

Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex needs.
Manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, asthma, and diabetes.
Provide expert advice on medicines optimization and safety.
Support repeat prescription processes and medication reconciliation.
Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
Manage safety alerts/Risk stratification /audits
Care home medication reviews
Medicines quality improvement and service development
Supporting the hospital, discharges and unplanned admissions
Communication and Engagement

About us

Join an ambitious, patient-focused team where your expertise will truly make a difference. We are part of Mid Norfolk PCN Practices

What are the benefits of working at Shipdham:

Professional Development:Funded independent prescribing course (although IP qualification desirable) and access to CPD opportunities
Supportive Environment:Management from GP Partner and access to fellow Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working within the PCN 5 practices, in addition to regular clinical supervision with a GP/Partner.
Work-Life Balance:Part time hours but weekly onsite working required.
Benefits:NHS pension scheme, and indemnity cover.

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0737-26-0000

Job locations

Chapel Street

Shipdham

Norfolk

IP25 7LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job purpose

we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and forward thinking team at shipdham surgery as part of the mid norfolk primary care network this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high quality patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team

the post holder will work within their clinical competencies to improve the quality safety and effectiveness of care for patients you will work closely with gp partners nurses and the wider team to support safe prescribing optimise medicines use and help manage patient demand across the practice

Main duties and responsibilities

provide patient facing medication reviews with a focus on long term conditions polypharmacy and frailty

manage prescription requests and make clinical decisions including prescribing where appropriate

support patients with medicines queries and provide advice on minor ailments

work with care homes to improve medicines safety and carry out medication reviews

support safe prescribing through audit medicines optimisation and quality improvement work

assist with hospital discharge medicines reconciliation and reduce medicines related harm

contribute to antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention initiatives

work collaboratively with community pharmacy hospital teams and other healthcare professionals

support the development of efficient systems for prescribing and medicines management within the practice

communication and teamwork

build strong working relationships within the practice and across the wider healthcare system

communicate effectively with patients colleagues and external organisations

work as part of a team recognising when to seek support from senior clinicians

delivering a quality service

organise and prioritise workload effectively

maintain up to date clinical knowledge and professional registration

contribute to training education and continuous improvement within the team

this role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real difference to patient care in a supportive and innovative practice environment