Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced, motivated, and
patient-centered Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing and ambitious GP
Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive
multidisciplinary team that is committed to delivering
outstanding care to its patient population.
You will play a key role
in the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based prescribing, supporting
both patients and clinicians. You will contribute to medicines optimisation, management of long-term
conditions and the continuous improvement of prescribing quality across the
practice.
You will be proactive, collaborative, and committed to developing pharmacy services within
primary care. The role offers a varied workload with a balance of direct
patient care, clinical leadership, and practice-based medicines management
activities.
Main duties of the jobYour responsibilities will include:care management of patients with chronic diseases, undertaking clinical
medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, with multiple
co-morbidities and people with
learning disabilities or autismprovide
specialist expertise in the use of medicines, and provide leadership on
person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement, whilst
contributing to the QOF and enhanced services undertake
structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care take
a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, liaison with
specialist pharmacists, community
pharmacists, and anticoagulationact
as the point of contact for all medicine related matters ensure timely changes are made to medication
from clinical correspondencemanage
a caseload of complex patients and provide
advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as
addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life carealongside
our PCN team, manage a therapeutic drug monitoring system and the recall of
patients taking high risk drugsmaintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationimplement
and embed a robust repeat prescribing systemimprove
the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and
educationAbout usThe Birchwood and Sollershott Surgery is one practice based over two sites. We are an accredited education practice, which supports ST2/ST3s.With a patient list of approx 18,500 and growing, we are a busy and lively practice.
We operate a Total Triage model of working, with a clinical triage team supporting the triage for patient enquiries.
Our GPs have 15-minutes per patient appointment, with admin and catch up slots during the day. Our multi-disciplinary clinical team is made up of GPs, Paramedic, ANPs, prescribing nurses, Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
We operate in a supportive PCN area, with support from Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physio, Midwifery, Phlebotomy, Mental Health Nurse, Social Prescribers and Enhanced Access Service.
Previous applicants need not applyDetailsDate posted02 November 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
45,000 to 55,000 a year
Salary range is dependent on experience and qualifications
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberA4702-26-0002Job locations232-240 Nevells RoadLetchworthHertfordshireSG6 4UBUnited KingdomThe Surgery44 Sollershott EastLETCHWORTH GARDEN CITYSG6 3JWUnited KingdomThe Surgery44 Sollershott EastLETCHWORTH GARDEN CITYSG6 3JWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached PDF Job Description for full details and more about this Clinical Pharmacist role.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached PDF Job Description for full details and more about this Clinical Pharmacist role. Person Specification
Experience
EssentialAn appreciation of the nature of general practice and the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribingMinimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolioAn appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissionersDesirableExperience in managing pharmacy services in primary careIn-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcareExperience of working autonomously
Clinical Knowledge
EssentialAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to faceExcellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and cliniciansUnderstanding of safeguarding adults and childrenAbility to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical mattersAbility to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Ability to record accurate clinical notesDesirablePlan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditionsBroad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to use SystmOne
Qualifications
EssentialHold or be working towards a GPhC independent prescribing qualification. GPC registered Pharmacist. To be enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips you to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)Proof of relevant professional and educational qualifications, coupled with details of any trainingDesirableWorking towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyMedicines management qualificationMinor ailments certificationMUR and repeat dispensing certification
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialAn appreciation of the nature of general practice and the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribingMinimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolioAn appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissionersDesirableExperience in managing pharmacy services in primary careIn-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcareExperience of working autonomously
Clinical Knowledge
EssentialAbility to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to faceExcellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiation and organisational skills with the ability to constructively challenge the views and practices of managers and cliniciansUnderstanding of safeguarding adults and childrenAbility to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical mattersAbility to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Ability to record accurate clinical notesDesirablePlan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditionsBroad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to use SystmOne
Qualifications
EssentialHold or be working towards a GPhC independent prescribing qualification. GPC registered Pharmacist.
To be enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips you to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)Proof of relevant professional and educational qualifications, coupled with details of any trainingDesirableWorking towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical SocietyMedicines management qualificationMinor ailments certificationMUR and repeat dispensing certificationDisclosure 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 nameBirchwood SurgeryAddress232-240 Nevells RoadLetchworthHertfordshireSG6 4UBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBirchwood SurgeryAddress232-240 Nevells RoadLetchworthHertfordshireSG6 4UBUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Clinical Pharmacist in Letchworth Garden City employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
