Job summary
We are
seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist with prescribing qualifications to
join our dynamic primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity to work
directly with patients and healthcare professionals in a busy GP surgery,
providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care and contributing to improved patient
outcomes.
The
successful candidate will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services,
including medication reviews, chronic disease management, and prescribing
within their scope of practice.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct comprehensive
medication reviews and optimisation for patients with complex medication
regimens
- Provide independent
prescribing services within scope of practice and competency
- Manage patients with
long-term conditions including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and
cardiovascular disease
- Deliver medication adherence
support and patient education
- Conduct clinical
consultations and follow-up appointments
- Participate in
multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
- Support practice audit
activities and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide medicines
information and advice to patients and healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical
records and documentation
- Participate in clinical
governance activities and incident reporting
About us
Southbourne Surgery is a located nearby to Chichester and Emsworth. There is easy access to the South Downs and to Chichester Harbour. We are a hardworking team who also enjoy socialising.
The current clinical team comprises nine GPs, five nurses, three HCAs, a clinical pharmacist, pharmacy technician, two paramedics, a Physician Assistant. We also have a number of care coordinators, administrative staff and patient services advisers who provide back office support.
We welcome visits to the surgery to meet the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive
medication reviews and optimisation for patients with complex medication
regimens
- Provide independent
prescribing services within scope of practice and competency
- Manage patients with
long-term conditions including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and
cardiovascular disease
- Deliver medication adherence
support and patient education
- Conduct clinical
consultations and follow-up appointments
- Participate in
multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
- Support practice audit
activities and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide medicines
information and advice to patients and healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical
records and documentation
- Participate in clinical
governance activities and incident reporting
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive
medication reviews and optimisation for patients with complex medication
regimens
- Provide independent
prescribing services within scope of practice and competency
- Manage patients with
long-term conditions including diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and
cardiovascular disease
- Deliver medication adherence
support and patient education
- Conduct clinical
consultations and follow-up appointments
- Participate in
multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
- Support practice audit
activities and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide medicines
information and advice to patients and healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate clinical
records and documentation
- Participate in clinical
governance activities and incident reporting
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based prescribing
- Proficiency in clinical examination techniques
- Understanding of primary care systems and referral pathways
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT literacy including experience with clinical systems (SystmOne preferred)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of local formularies and prescribing guidelines
- Research or publication experience
- Leadership and project management skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in clinical pharmacy
- Experience in primary care or community pharmacy settings
- Demonstrated experience in medication reviews and optimisation
- Experience working with chronic disease management
Desirable
- Experience in GP surgery or primary care network
- Experience with clinical audit and quality improvement
- Supervisory or mentoring experience
- Experience in staff training and development
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Independent Prescriber qualification (V300 or equivalent)
- Current DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
- Additional clinical qualifications (e.g., injection technique, spirometry)
- Training in motivational interviewing or behavioural change techniques
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based prescribing
- Proficiency in clinical examination techniques
- Understanding of primary care systems and referral pathways
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT literacy including experience with clinical systems (SystmOne preferred)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Knowledge of local formularies and prescribing guidelines
- Research or publication experience
- Leadership and project management skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in clinical pharmacy
- Experience in primary care or community pharmacy settings
- Demonstrated experience in medication reviews and optimisation
- Experience working with chronic disease management
Desirable
- Experience in GP surgery or primary care network
- Experience with clinical audit and quality improvement
- Supervisory or mentoring experience
- Experience in staff training and development
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Independent Prescriber qualification (V300 or equivalent)
- Current DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy
- Additional clinical qualifications (e.g., injection technique, spirometry)
- Training in motivational interviewing or behavioural change techniques
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).
