Job summary
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the GP surgery,
providing expert clinical pharmacy services to improve patient care and
optimise medicines use. The post-holder will be an Independent Prescriber and
will have completed the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Pathway as a minimum. They
will contribute to safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing, supporting
chronic disease management, medicines optimisation, and reducing workload for
GPs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care & PrescribingManage patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews and prescribing within scope of competence.
Provide clinical input for acute and repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness.
Support medication reconciliation post-discharge and during care transitions
Risk StratificationIdentification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both
Medicines
OptimisationConduct structured medication reviews for polypharmacy and high-risk patients.
Implement national and local prescribing guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
Identify and manage medicines-related risks and contribute to reducing avoidable harm
Collaborative WorkingWork closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making
Patient Education & SupportProvide advice on medicines use, adherence, and lifestyle interventions.
Support self-management and shared decision-making with patients
Professional DevelopmentMaintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD.
Contribute to training and mentoring of junior pharmacists or trainee GPs
About us
At Parkbury House Surgery, located in the heart of St Albans
and serving over 22,000 patients, were proud to be a progressive, Equality Act
- compliant training practice offering exceptional primary care across two
sites: our main practice on St Peters Street and our branch in Sandridge. We
value our excellent team members and promote employee wellbeing. We hold
regular team socials, provide a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for our
staff and their immediate families and of course, free Coffee/Tea! Were not
just about high-quality care were about creating a team where everyone thrives.
With seven GP partners, 15 salaried GPs, and an outstanding multidisciplinary
team (including Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists, Physician Associates, and First
contact physiotherapists), were committed to delivering innovative,
patient-centred care. Our advanced triage systems including eConsult and
same-day telephone triage ensure patients are seen by the right person, at the
right time. The practice is easily accessible by public transport but there is
also free parking for staff members on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care & Prescribing
Manage patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews and prescribing within scope of competence. Provide clinical input for acute and repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. Support medication reconciliation post-discharge and during care transitions
Risk Stratification
Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both
Medicines Optimisation
Conduct structured medication reviews for polypharmacy and high-risk patients. Implement national and local prescribing guidelines and quality improvement initiatives. Identify and manage medicines-related risks and contribute to reducing avoidable harm
Collaborative Working
Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making
Patient Education & Support
Provide advice on medicines use, adherence, and lifestyle interventions. Support self-management and shared decision-making with patients
Professional Development
Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD. Contribute to training and mentoring of junior pharmacists or trainee GPs
Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Structured
Medication Reviews (SMRs) Complete agreed number per month (aligned with PCN
DES).
Chronic
Disease Management Percentage of patients with optimised medication for LTCs
as per the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Repeat
Prescription Accuracy Maintain >98% accuracy rate.
Cost-Effective
Prescribing Achieve agreed savings or maintain prescribing within budget.
High-Risk
Drug Monitoring 100% compliance with monitoring protocols.
Medication
Error Prevention Document interventions preventing harm.
Patient
Satisfaction Positive feedback from medication review consultations.
MDT
Engagement Attend >90% of scheduled multidisciplinary meetings.
Clinical
Query Resolution Respond to GP/nurse/HCPs queries within 24 hours.
CPD
Compliance Maintain GPhC CPD requirements and complete agreed annual mandatory
training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Care & Prescribing
Manage patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews and prescribing within scope of competence. Provide clinical input for acute and repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. Support medication reconciliation post-discharge and during care transitions
Risk Stratification
Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both
Medicines Optimisation
Conduct structured medication reviews for polypharmacy and high-risk patients. Implement national and local prescribing guidelines and quality improvement initiatives. Identify and manage medicines-related risks and contribute to reducing avoidable harm
Collaborative Working
Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making
Patient Education & Support
Provide advice on medicines use, adherence, and lifestyle interventions. Support self-management and shared decision-making with patients
Professional Development
Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD. Contribute to training and mentoring of junior pharmacists or trainee GPs
Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Structured
Medication Reviews (SMRs) Complete agreed number per month (aligned with PCN
DES).
Chronic
Disease Management Percentage of patients with optimised medication for LTCs
as per the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
Repeat
Prescription Accuracy Maintain >98% accuracy rate.
Cost-Effective
Prescribing Achieve agreed savings or maintain prescribing within budget.
High-Risk
Drug Monitoring 100% compliance with monitoring protocols.
Medication
Error Prevention Document interventions preventing harm.
Patient
Satisfaction Positive feedback from medication review consultations.
MDT
Engagement Attend >90% of scheduled multidisciplinary meetings.
Clinical
Query Resolution Respond to GP/nurse/HCPs queries within 24 hours.
CPD
Compliance Maintain GPhC CPD requirements and complete agreed annual mandatory
training.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Professional, calm and efficient manner
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Hold a Valid UK Driving License
Desirable
- Basic life support training
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (Or equivalent)
- Completion of CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Pathway training.
- Independent prescriber
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or medicines optimisation.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing prescribing advice or support General Practice
- Experience of delivering patient clinics or services
Registration
Essential
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential)
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and familiarity with EMIS and NHS prescribing systems.
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Desirable
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Professional, calm and efficient manner
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Hold a Valid UK Driving License
Desirable
- Basic life support training
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (Or equivalent)
- Completion of CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Pathway training.
- Independent prescriber
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or medicines optimisation.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
Desirable
- Previous experience of providing prescribing advice or support General Practice
- Experience of delivering patient clinics or services
Registration
Essential
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential)
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and familiarity with EMIS and NHS prescribing systems.
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Desirable
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).