Job Description

Are you an Independent Prescriber Clinical Pharmacist looking to take on a rewarding role in a forward-thinking GP practice? Join Premier Medical Centre, a high-quality training practice in Wembley with a diverse patient population (~14,500 patients), where teamwork, development, and innovation are at the heart of what we do.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist (IP) to work alongside our GPs, nurses, HCAs, and admin team to improve patient care and medicines optimisation. This is a patient-facing role based at the practice, with responsibilities including:

• Conducting structured medication reviews and managing long-term conditions.
• Prescribing safely and effectively within scope of practice.
• Supporting repeat prescriptions, hospital discharges, and medication queries.
• Driving medicines safety, cost-effective prescribing, and QOF-related projects.

About us

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + performance bonus.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and strong MDT support.
• Mentorship and CPD opportunities in a training practice environment.
• Involvement in quality improvement and service development projects.

Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3237-25-0002
Job locations
1st Floor GP Unit
116 Chaplin Road
Wembley
Middlesex
HA0 4UZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Medicines Management & Optimisation

• Undertake medication reviews (face-to-face and telephone).
• Manage repeat prescriptions and reauthorisations.
• Support the implementation of local and national prescribing initiatives.
• Monitor high-risk medications and ensure appropriate blood test monitoring is completed.
• Support cost-effective prescribing and adherence to formulary guidance.

• Clinical Support

• Provide structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, COPD).
• Support hospital discharge summaries, clinic letters, and medication reconciliation.
• Offer advice on minor ailments within competence and support self-care strategies.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and practice nurses to optimise patient pathways.

• Patient Care & Education

• Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.
• Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice where appropriate.
• Signpost patients to community pharmacy, secondary care, or other relevant services as needed.

• Governance & Safety

• Ensure prescribing is safe and in line with NICE, local, and national guidance.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and practice clinical governance.
• Support CQC compliance by ensuring robust medicines management systems.

• Team & Practice Development

• Participate in daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Contribute to staff training and patient education initiatives.
• Support the training practice ethos by mentoring junior colleagues, students, or trainees where appropriate.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Medicines Management & Optimisation

• Undertake medication reviews (face-to-face and telephone).
• Manage repeat prescriptions and reauthorisations.
• Support the implementation of local and national prescribing initiatives.
• Monitor high-risk medications and ensure appropriate blood test monitoring is completed.
• Support cost-effective prescribing and adherence to formulary guidance.

• Clinical Support

• Provide structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, COPD).
• Support hospital discharge summaries, clinic letters, and medication reconciliation.
• Offer advice on minor ailments within competence and support self-care strategies.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and practice nurses to optimise patient pathways.

• Patient Care & Education

• Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.
• Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice where appropriate.
• Signpost patients to community pharmacy, secondary care, or other relevant services as needed.

• Governance & Safety

• Ensure prescribing is safe and in line with NICE, local, and national guidance.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and practice clinical governance.
• Support CQC compliance by ensuring robust medicines management systems.

• Team & Practice Development

• Participate in daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Contribute to staff training and patient education initiatives.
• Support the training practice ethos by mentoring junior colleagues, students, or trainees where appropriate.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Demonstrated knowledge of medicines management within the NHS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
• Independent prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
• Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.

Experience
Essential

• Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
• Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Demonstrated knowledge of medicines management within the NHS.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
• Independent prescribing qualification.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
• Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.

Experience
Essential

• Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
• Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.

Skills Required