Job summary
We are seeking a GP Clinical Pharmacist to join our primary care team. We are open to applicants with varying levels of experience and will consider both early-career and more experienced pharmacists. The post holder will work as a key part of the GP practice supporting the safe, effective and person-centred use of medicines across a range of clinical and prescribing activities. Training and support will be provided for those still developing their scope of practice, with opportunities for progression and ongoing professional development.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve a mix of face-to-face patient clinics and telephone consultations, including medication reviews, chronic disease management (including but not limited to asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease), repeat prescribing, and contribution to medicines safety and optimisation. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider team to improve clinical outcomes and ensure the best use of medicines for our patients.
About us
We are a GP surgery located in the heart of Manchester city centre, based in Ancoats by New Islington Marina. Our patient population is diverse, reflecting the surrounding community, and includes a younger, working demographic living in close proximity to the practice, as well as more deprived populations from across North Manchester. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Undertake medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), particularly for patients with polypharmacy or frailty.
- Support long-term condition management by optimising therapy and contributing to chronic disease clinics.
- Manage repeat prescriptions and resolve medication-related queries from patients and staff.
- Conduct medicines reconciliation for patients transferring between care settings.
- Monitor and manage patients on high-risk medications, ensuring appropriate blood tests and safety checks are completed.
- Implement medicines safety initiatives and contribute to audits and quality improvement projects.
- Analyse prescribing data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement, supporting safe and effective prescribing decisions.
- Attend clinical meetings and provide medicines-related advice to the multidisciplinary team.
- Support patients to take ownership of their treatment plans through education, self-care strategies, and tailored advice. Promote adherence and understanding of their medicines to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Engage in professional development, including training for independent prescribing if not already qualified.
Advanced Responsibilities
- Independently manage and prescribe for patients with long-term conditions within pharmacist-led clinics, in line with clinical competence and local protocols.
- Prescribe autonomously as an Independent Prescriber within clinical competence.
- Lead on medicines management and prescribing safety initiatives within the practice. Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures to support safe, consistent prescribing and repeat medication processes.
- Oversee quality improvement and audit projects, using data to drive prescribing improvements.
- Mentor and supervise junior pharmacy staff and provide training to the wider clinical team.
- Develop pharmacy-led clinics and services in collaboration with practice leadership.
- Provide expert input in complex cases and support decision-making across the MDT.
- Represent the pharmacy team in meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
- Take a lead role in medicines-related risk management and regulatory compliance. Support the practice in meeting CQC standards relating to safe and effective medicines use, and assist in managing medication-related incidents, complaints, and improvement actions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Undertake medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), particularly for patients with polypharmacy or frailty.
- Support long-term condition management by optimising therapy and contributing to chronic disease clinics.
- Manage repeat prescriptions and resolve medication-related queries from patients and staff.
- Conduct medicines reconciliation for patients transferring between care settings.
- Monitor and manage patients on high-risk medications, ensuring appropriate blood tests and safety checks are completed.
- Implement medicines safety initiatives and contribute to audits and quality improvement projects.
- Analyse prescribing data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement, supporting safe and effective prescribing decisions.
- Attend clinical meetings and provide medicines-related advice to the multidisciplinary team.
- Support patients to take ownership of their treatment plans through education, self-care strategies, and tailored advice. Promote adherence and understanding of their medicines to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
- Engage in professional development, including training for independent prescribing if not already qualified.
Advanced Responsibilities
- Independently manage and prescribe for patients with long-term conditions within pharmacist-led clinics, in line with clinical competence and local protocols.
- Prescribe autonomously as an Independent Prescriber within clinical competence.
- Lead on medicines management and prescribing safety initiatives within the practice. Contribute to the development and review of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures to support safe, consistent prescribing and repeat medication processes.
- Oversee quality improvement and audit projects, using data to drive prescribing improvements.
- Mentor and supervise junior pharmacy staff and provide training to the wider clinical team.
- Develop pharmacy-led clinics and services in collaboration with practice leadership.
- Provide expert input in complex cases and support decision-making across the MDT.
- Represent the pharmacy team in meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
- Take a lead role in medicines-related risk management and regulatory compliance. Support the practice in meeting CQC standards relating to safe and effective medicines use, and assist in managing medication-related incidents, complaints, and improvement actions.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- GPhC-registered pharmacist with an MPharm or equivalent
- Excellent communication and consultation skills
- Team player with a collaborative approach
- Organised, detail-oriented and confident using IT and clinical systems e.g. EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx
- Committed to professional development and service improvement
- Confident in interpreting and communicating complex medicines-related information to clinical teams and patients
Desirable
- Completion of the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathway
- Independent Prescriber qualification is highly desirable and essential for those undertaking advanced responsibilities
- Postgraduate qualifications such as a clinical diploma are also highly desirable
- Clinical pharmacy experience in primary care, hospital, or community pharmacy settings
- Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based prescribing
- Experience working within primary care or with the public is desirable
- Strong understanding of general practice, PCNs, and the wider health and social care landscape
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- GPhC-registered pharmacist with an MPharm or equivalent
- Excellent communication and consultation skills
- Team player with a collaborative approach
- Organised, detail-oriented and confident using IT and clinical systems e.g. EMIS Web, Docman, Accurx
- Committed to professional development and service improvement
- Confident in interpreting and communicating complex medicines-related information to clinical teams and patients
Desirable
- Completion of the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist training pathway
- Independent Prescriber qualification is highly desirable and essential for those undertaking advanced responsibilities
- Postgraduate qualifications such as a clinical diploma are also highly desirable
- Clinical pharmacy experience in primary care, hospital, or community pharmacy settings
- Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based prescribing
- Experience working within primary care or with the public is desirable
- Strong understanding of general practice, PCNs, and the wider health and social care landscape
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).