Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our established Primary Care Network team working across our sites. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on patient care, supporting GP practices to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred medicines management.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will use your clinical expertise to improve outcomes for patients, particularly those with long-term conditions and complex medication needs. You will play a key role in optimising prescribing, reducing medicines-related risks and supporting patients to get the best from their treatment.
This is a part-time role (26 hours per week) with working pattern to be agreed, offering an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a forward-thinking and collaborative Primary Care environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the PCN multidisciplinary team to support medicines optimisation and deliver high-quality patient care.
Main duties include:
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Undertaking structured medication reviews for patients, particularly those with complex polypharmacy and long-term conditions
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Supporting safe and effective prescribing through clinical advice and medicines optimisation
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Managing medicines following hospital discharge and supporting continuity of care
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Working closely with GPs, nurses and the wider team to support patient care
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Supporting care homes, vulnerable patients and those with complex needs
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Contributing to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
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Providing advice and guidance on medicines to both patients and practice staff
About us
South Coast Medical Group is an award-winning NHS Primary Care organisation, comprising five GP surgery locations across the Bournemouth area and serving over 55,000 patients.
Our founding practice, Crescent Providence Surgery, has been rated Outstanding by the CQC, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality care.
By working at scale, we are able to meet the diverse needs of our local communities while maintaining a balanced and sustainable workload for our staff. Our multidisciplinary team includes Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Paramedics, all working collaboratively to enhance patient care and reduce GP workload.
We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong focus on teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement. Our values underpin everything we do we seek solutions, care and are compassionate, mean what we say, and grow relationships with both our patients and colleagues.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop, contribute ideas and thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management across the PCN. This will include undertaking structured medication reviews, managing long-term conditions, supporting safe prescribing, and optimising medicines use to improve patient outcomes.
The role will involve working directly with patients, particularly those with complex needs, polypharmacy, long-term conditions and those in care homes. The post holder will support continuity of care through medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and contribute to reducing medicines-related risks and unplanned admissions.
Key responsibilities include:
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Undertaking clinical medication reviews and providing prescribing recommendations
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Supporting medicines optimisation and safe prescribing practices
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Managing repeat prescribing processes and ensuring appropriate monitoring
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Providing advice and guidance on medicines to patients and the wider clinical team
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Supporting patients with minor ailments and signposting where appropriate
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Contributing to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
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Implementing national and local prescribing guidance and safety alerts
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Supporting education and training within the practice team
The post holder will work collaboratively within the PCN multidisciplinary team and with external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
They will be expected to maintain confidentiality, comply with relevant policies and legislation, and contribute to a safe, effective and inclusive working environment. The role requires flexibility to work across sites and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management across the PCN. This will include undertaking structured medication reviews, managing long-term conditions, supporting safe prescribing, and optimising medicines use to improve patient outcomes.
The role will involve working directly with patients, particularly those with complex needs, polypharmacy, long-term conditions and those in care homes. The post holder will support continuity of care through medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and contribute to reducing medicines-related risks and unplanned admissions.
Key responsibilities include:
-
Undertaking clinical medication reviews and providing prescribing recommendations
-
Supporting medicines optimisation and safe prescribing practices
-
Managing repeat prescribing processes and ensuring appropriate monitoring
-
Providing advice and guidance on medicines to patients and the wider clinical team
-
Supporting patients with minor ailments and signposting where appropriate
-
Contributing to service development, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
-
Implementing national and local prescribing guidance and safety alerts
-
Supporting education and training within the practice team
The post holder will work collaboratively within the PCN multidisciplinary team and with external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
They will be expected to maintain confidentiality, comply with relevant policies and legislation, and contribute to a safe, effective and inclusive working environment. The role requires flexibility to work across sites and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience as a pharmacist
- Experience of undertaking clinical medication reviews
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of collaborative working and building relationships across organisations
- Good IT skills, including use of clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Experience of managing workload, prioritising tasks and working under pressure
Desirable
- Previous experience working within Primary Care or a GP practice
- Experience using GP prescribing systems
- Experience of managing long-term conditions and complex patients
- Experience working with care homes or vulnerable patient groups
- Experience of clinical audit, service development or quality improvement
- Experience of analysing prescribing data and supporting decision making
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Enrolled on, or willing to enrol on, an approved Primary Care training pathway (e.g. CPPE GP, MOCH or PCN pathway)
- Working towards independent prescribing qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years of appointment
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in Primary Care or within a GP practice
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- In-depth clinical and therapeutic knowledge with an understanding of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing practices
- Understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and current medicines legislation
- Awareness of primary care systems and patient management processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse complex clinical and prescribing data
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively, including under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information governance
- Ability to recognise own limitations and work within professional competencies
Desirable
- Understanding of wider determinants of health (social, economic and environmental factors)
- Experience of influencing, negotiating and gaining agreement from stakeholders
- Experience of leadership or supporting service delivery
- Experience contributing to quality improvement or clinical audit
- Ability to contribute to education and training within a clinical team
- Experience working across organisations or within a PCN environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience as a pharmacist
- Experience of undertaking clinical medication reviews
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of collaborative working and building relationships across organisations
- Good IT skills, including use of clinical systems and Microsoft Office
- Experience of managing workload, prioritising tasks and working under pressure
Desirable
- Previous experience working within Primary Care or a GP practice
- Experience using GP prescribing systems
- Experience of managing long-term conditions and complex patients
- Experience working with care homes or vulnerable patient groups
- Experience of clinical audit, service development or quality improvement
- Experience of analysing prescribing data and supporting decision making
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Enrolled on, or willing to enrol on, an approved Primary Care training pathway (e.g. CPPE GP, MOCH or PCN pathway)
- Working towards independent prescribing qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years of appointment
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in Primary Care or within a GP practice
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- In-depth clinical and therapeutic knowledge with an understanding of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation and safe prescribing practices
- Understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and current medicines legislation
- Awareness of primary care systems and patient management processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to analyse complex clinical and prescribing data
- Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload effectively, including under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality and information governance
- Ability to recognise own limitations and work within professional competencies
Desirable
- Understanding of wider determinants of health (social, economic and environmental factors)
- Experience of influencing, negotiating and gaining agreement from stakeholders
- Experience of leadership or supporting service delivery
- Experience contributing to quality improvement or clinical audit
- Ability to contribute to education and training within a clinical team
- Experience working across organisations or within a PCN environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
