Job summaryThe Vale Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive GP team, across our two sites, Wootton Vale Surgery and Shortstown Surgery. The role is offered on a full-time basis, with flexible working considered.You will play a key role in medicines optimisation, long-term condition management, and improving prescribing quality, while working closely with GPs, nurses, trainees, and the wider multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about patient care, enjoys clinical variety, and is keen to contribute to service development, teaching, and innovation within primary care.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities includeUndertake structured medication reviews (SMRs), particularly for patients with polypharmacy, frailty, or complex long-term conditionsSupport medication reconciliation following hospital dischargeProvide expert medicines advice to clinicians and patientsContribute to long-term condition management within your scope of competenceSupport repeat prescribing processes, medication queries, and prescribing safety checksPromote evidence-based prescribing and contribute to audit and quality improvement workImplement local and national prescribing priorities (e.g. ICB initiatives, QOF, IIF)Review high-risk medicines and support appropriate monitoringDeliver patient-facing clinics (e.g. hypertension reviews, inhaler technique, medicines counselling), depending on experienceWork collaboratively within the MDT, including supporting trainees and junior colleaguesOpportunity to be involved in practice-based projects, including research and innovation initiativesAbout usThe Vale Medical Practice is a forwardthinking, communityfocused GP practice serving the villages of Marston Vale and surrounding areas. We operate across two wellestablished sites and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care through collaboration, innovation, and continual improvement.We are a training practice, recently research-ready, and actively investing in the development of our multidisciplinary team. As part of an exciting phase of organisational change, we are moving away from traditional, siloed ways of working towards a competency-based, whole-patient model of care. This role is ideal for someone who embraces change, enjoys shaping services, and wants to help redefine how primary care is delivered.What we offer:A supportive, innovative, and welcoming GP teamOpportunities for training, CPD, and career progressionCompetitive salary and NHS pension schemeFlexible working options, including opportunities within Enhanced Access servicesA positive team culture that genuinely values innovation, learning, and patient-centred careDetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
- competitive, DOE
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number30062Job locationsFields RoadWoottonBedfordBedfordshireMK43 9JJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesIf you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.Person Specification
All applicants should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
EssentialRegistered pharmacist with the GPhCStrong clinical knowledge with a genuine interest in primary careSound understanding of medicines optimisation principlesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively within an MDTIndependent prescriber qualification or actively working towardsExperience in primary care settings e.g. GP practice, PCN, ICB roleFamiliarity with primary care systems such as SystmOne, AccuRx, or similarPostgraduate clinical qualification or progress through CPPE pathwaysYou will be a proactive, patient-focused clinical professional who enjoys working as part of a team and is motivated by improving systems, services, and outcomesYou will be comfortable with change, keen to develop others, and enthusiastic about using new approaches to optimise medicines management and patient careExperience or interest in research within primary care is desirable
Person Specification
All applicants should have the following qualifications, skills and experience.
EssentialRegistered pharmacist with the GPhCStrong clinical knowledge with a genuine interest in primary careSound understanding of medicines optimisation principlesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work both autonomously and collaboratively within an MDTIndependent prescriber qualification or actively working towardsExperience in primary care settings e.g. GP practice, PCN, ICB roleFamiliarity with primary care systems such as SystmOne, AccuRx, or similarPostgraduate clinical qualification or progress through CPPE pathwaysYou will be a proactive, patient-focused clinical professional who enjoys working as part of a team and is motivated by improving systems, services, and outcomesYou will be comfortable with change, keen to develop others, and enthusiastic about using new approaches to optimise medicines management and patient careExperience or interest in research within primary care is desirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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).Employer detailsEmployer namePrimary Care CareersAddressFields RoadWoottonBedfordBedfordshireMK43 9JJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePrimary Care CareersAddressFields RoadWoottonBedfordBedfordshireMK43 9JJUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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