Job Description

Salaried Clinical Pharmacist

Leighton Buzzard GP Surgery - Full Time - 40,000-45,000 per annum

About Us

Join our friendly, forward-thinking GP practice in the heart of Leighton Buzzard. We operate from a modern, purpose-built premises and hold a

CQC Good

rating across all domains.

Our supportive multidisciplinary team includes GPs, ANPs, Practice Nurses, HCAs, and dedicated admin staff. We actively participate in our Primary Care Network (PCN) and value work-life balance, professional development, and patient-centred care.

The Role

We are recruiting a

full-time Salaried Clinical Pharmacist

to deliver high-quality medicines optimisation and direct patient care. This is a permanent position with an immediate start available.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct structured medication reviews for polypharmacy, high-risk patients, and care-home residents Manage repeat prescribing systems, improve safety, and reduce waste Support long-term condition clinics (e.g., hypertension, asthma, diabetes) Reconcile medicines post-discharge and respond to medication queries from patients and staff Lead quality improvement projects, audits, and implement local/national guidelines Contribute to PCN pharmacy initiatives and prescribing incentive schemes Supervise pharmacy technicians and support trainee pharmacists where applicable Use

SystmOne

for accurate clinical documentation
Working Pattern

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

(Monday-Friday) Flexible start/finish times (core hours 8am-6:30pm)

No weekend or bank holiday working

30-minute paid lunch break daily Protected CPD time (minimum 1 session per month)
Salary & Benefits

40,000-45,000 per annum

(dependent on experience)

NHS Pension Scheme

6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) 1 week paid study leave + funding for GPhC fees and CPD Medical indemnity covered Free on-site parking Contract aligned with

BMA salaried GP contract principles

for fairness and clarity

Person SpecificationEssential

MPharm or equivalent + GPhC registration Minimum

1 year post-registration experience

in primary or community care Independent Prescriber (or willing to complete within 12 months - funded) Strong clinical knowledge of chronic disease management and polypharmacy Excellent communication, IT, and teamwork skills

Desirable

CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent) Experience with SystmOne Audit or quality improvement project leadership Interest in care homes or frailty
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person