Clinical Pharmacist in Chertsey

Job summaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, patient-focused and
practice based Clinical Pharmacist to become a valued member of our
friendly, supportive practice team.Ideally, you will bring previous General
Practice experience with an IP qualification and a strong passion for
delivering safe, high-quality, and effective care within primary care. This is
an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care.As a Clinical
Pharmacist, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team,
using your clinical expertise to optimise medicines, improve patient outcomes
and promote the safe and effective use of medicines.You will undertake
structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions,
provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues, and contribute to medicines
optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.Although full time is preferable we can be flexible for the right candidate.Main duties of the jobUndertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation to
improve patient outcomes safety and adherence.Provide clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team
on prescribing and medicines-related issues.Support the management of patients with long-term conditions, including
medication review, monitoring and follow-up.Identify and manage medication-related risks, including interactions, adverse
effects, contraindications and inappropriate prescribing.Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and changes in
care.Provide patients with clear advice and counselling on their medicines,
promoting adherence and shared decision-making.Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing in line with NICE
guidance, local formularies and practice policies.Contribute to repeat prescribing, medicines safety, clinical audits, quality
improvement and prescribing reviews.Work collaboratively with community and hospital pharmacy teams and other
healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional, legal,
confidentiality and information governance requirements.Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical governance and service
development.Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development
and work within GPhC standardsAbout usWe are a progressive, friendly GP practice serving a diverse patient population. Our team includes GPs, Practice nurses, Specialist nurses (Respiratory, diabetes and family planning) HCAs, pharmacists, paramedics and administrative staff who work collaboratively to provide safe, effective, and holistic care. We value innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.DetailsDate posted14 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberA Job locationsStepgatesChertseySurreyKT16 8HZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to optimise medicines, improve patient outcomes, and promote the safe and effective use of medicines. You will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues, and contribute to medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesMedicines OptimisationUndertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation to improve patient outcomes, medication safety and adherence.Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing in line with NICE guidance, local formularies and practice policies.Identify and manage medication-related risks, including drug interactions, adverse effects, contraindications and inappropriate prescribing.Contribute to prescribing reviews, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.Patient CareSupport the management of patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews, monitoring and follow-up.Provide patients with clear advice and counselling on their medicines, encouraging adherence and shared decision-making.Undertake medication monitoring and ensure appropriate follow-up for patients receiving high-risk medicines.Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and changes in care settings.Clinical SupportProvide expert clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team on medicines-related issues.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.Support the practice in managing prescribing queries and implementing evidence-based prescribing guidance.Governance and Quality ImprovementMaintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records using practice systems.Participate in clinical governance activities, significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives.Support the development and implementation of prescribing protocols, policies and procedures.Assist with monitoring prescribing performance and identifying areas for service improvement.Professional ResponsibilitiesWork within the standards and scope of practice set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD).Comply with professional, legal, confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements.Adhere to practice policies, NHS standards and relevant legislation.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAs a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to optimise medicines, improve patient outcomes, and promote the safe and effective use of medicines. You will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues, and contribute to medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesMedicines OptimisationUndertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation to improve patient outcomes, medication safety and adherence.Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing in line with NICE guidance, local formularies and practice policies.Identify and manage medication-related risks, including drug interactions, adverse effects, contraindications and inappropriate prescribing.Contribute to prescribing reviews, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.Patient CareSupport the management of patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews, monitoring and follow-up.Provide patients with clear advice and counselling on their medicines, encouraging adherence and shared decision-making.Undertake medication monitoring and ensure appropriate follow-up for patients receiving high-risk medicines.Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and changes in care settings.Clinical SupportProvide expert clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team on medicines-related issues.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.Support the practice in managing prescribing queries and implementing evidence-based prescribing guidance.Governance and Quality ImprovementMaintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records using practice systems.Participate in clinical governance activities, significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives.Support the development and implementation of prescribing protocols, policies and procedures.Assist with monitoring prescribing performance and identifying areas for service improvement.Professional ResponsibilitiesWork within the standards and scope of practice set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD).Comply with professional, legal, confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements.Adhere to practice policies, NHS standards and relevant legislation.Person Specification
Experience
EssentialExperience of working within a GP practice or Primary Care NetworkExperience of conducting structured medication reviewsKnowledge of prescribing issues relating to long-term conditionsExperience of medicines management and optimisation and evidence-based prescribingExperience of supporting long-term condition managementKnowledge of QOF, NICE guidance, local prescribing policies, clinical governance requirementsUnderstanding of medication safety, risk management and safeguarding responsibilitiesExperience of working within multidisciplinary teamsDesirable2yr+ experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network (PCN)Experience of ICB initiatives and primary care pharmacy programmesExperience of clinical audits and quality improvement projects
Skills
EssentialExcellent clinical assessment and decision-making skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsTo commit to patient safety and high-quality patient-centred careAbility to communicate complex information effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionalsAbility to prioritise workload and work independentlyExcellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to interpret clinical and prescribing information accuratelyAbility to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situationsTo demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentialityAbility to identify opportunities to improve medicines optimisation and patient outcomesAbility to use resources effectively and support cost-effective prescribingTo be flexible, cooperative and willing to support the wider practice teamCompetent IT skills, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications.Desirable2yr+ experience of using EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems.
Qualifications
EssentialProfessional Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)DesirableIndependent Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualificationPostgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care pharmacy or equivalent (CPPE PCPEP etc)Full Driving Licence- this role requires the candidate to be on site for their sessions.
Person Specification

Experience
EssentialExperience of working within a GP practice or Primary Care NetworkExperience of conducting structured medication reviewsKnowledge of prescribing issues relating to long-term conditionsExperience of medicines management and optimisation and evidence-based prescribingExperience of supporting long-term condition managementKnowledge of QOF, NICE guidance, local prescribing policies, clinical governance requirementsUnderstanding of medication safety, risk management and safeguarding responsibilitiesExperience of working within multidisciplinary teamsDesirable2yr+ experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network (PCN)Experience of ICB initiatives and primary care pharmacy programmesExperience of clinical audits and quality improvement projects
Skills
EssentialExcellent clinical assessment and decision-making skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsTo commit to patient safety and high-quality patient-centred careAbility to communicate complex information effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionalsAbility to prioritise workload and work independentlyExcellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary teamAbility to interpret clinical and prescribing information accuratelyAbility to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situationsTo demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentialityAbility to identify opportunities to improve medicines optimisation and patient outcomesAbility to use resources effectively and support cost-effective prescribingTo be flexible, cooperative and willing to support the wider practice teamCompetent IT skills, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications.Desirable2yr+ experience of using EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems.
Qualifications
EssentialProfessional Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)DesirableIndependent Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualificationPostgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care pharmacy or equivalent (CPPE PCPEP etc)Full Driving Licence- this role requires the candidate to be on site for their sessions.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).
Additional information
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 nameChertsey Health CentreAddressStepgatesChertseySurreyKT16 8HZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChertsey Health CentreAddressStepgatesChertseySurreyKT16 8HZUnited KingdomEmployer's website