Part-Time/Full-Time (option to work full-time over 4 days)
Overview
The GP Surgery in Wellington, Somerset is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join its multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, safer prescribing, and clinical support across participating GP practices. The organisation offers strong support for professional development, education, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Work
Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, complex needs, and long-term conditions.
Run face-to-face and remote clinics (e.g., asthma, COPD, minor conditions within competence).
Support care homes and perform domiciliary reviews.
Provide follow-up after medication changes and support post-discharge patients.
Prescribing & Medicines Management
Manage acute and repeat prescriptions (as an Independent Prescriber if qualified).
Perform medicines reconciliation after hospital or care-home discharge.
Act on MHRA alerts, prescribing safety notices, and formulary updates.
Audit compliance with NICE and local prescribing guidelines.
Medicines Optimisation & Safety
Identify patients at risk of medication-related harm and implement safety measures.
Lead audits and QI projects in key prescribing areas.
Support formulary decisions and develop repeat prescribing processes.
Leadership & Service Development
Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation within the GP Surgery.
Contribute to pathway development and service improvement.
Analyse and present prescribing data to inform safer systems.
Education & Training
Deliver training on therapeutics, prescribing safety, and medicines optimisation.
Promote a learning and development culture across the team.
Governance & Public Health
Support CQC requirements relating to medicines.
Contribute to public health initiatives (e.g., vaccination campaigns, smoking cessation).
Integration & Signposting
Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacy technicians, community pharmacists, and hospital pharmacy teams.
Ensure safe and effective signposting and referral processes.
For more information please contact nitesh.p@healthiipeople.co.uk
INDCOR
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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