Job summaryAs a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a key role
in delivering high-quality patient care and medicines optimisation services.
You will work closely with our GPs and wider clinical team to support patients
with long-term conditions, improve prescribing safety, and contribute to the
ongoing development of our services.Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities will include:Conducting structured medication reviews.Supporting patients with long-term management.Managing medication-related queries and prescribing requests.Undertaking medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.Supporting safe and cost-effective prescribing.Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and community pharmacy colleagues.Contributing to quality improvement, clinical audits, and medicines optimisation initiatives.About usPembroke Medical Group is a busy and progressive
practice with a strong multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, nurse
practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers and
administrative staff. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive working
environment where colleagues are valued, encouraged, and empowered to develop
their skills.Our
friendly and supportive team works from our modern purpose-built premises in
Paignton and sister site in Torquay. We are based in a glorious corner of South
Devon on the English Riviera. If
you're looking for a role where your expertise will be appreciated, your
development supported, and your work will truly make a difference to patients
and colleagues alike, we'd love to hear from you.DetailsDate posted08 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
49,392 to 56,510 a year
negotiable depending on experience, qualifications and skills
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference numberA Job locations266-268 Torquay RoadPaigntonDevonTQ3 2EZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMinimum of 2 years experience post-qualificationIn depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the
principles of evidence based medicine
and healthcareGood knowledge of service developments in medicines, prescribing, NHS
policy and other relevant policy
directivesA good understanding of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational
prescribing and strategies for improving prescribingAbility to solve problems effectively and timely and identifies
deviations from the normal pattern and when to refer to seniors or GPs when
appropriateExcellent understanding and implementation of legal, ethical,
professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conductGood understanding of patient centered care and impact on care quality
and outcomes.Good understanding of patients role in decisions about prescribed
medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidanceExcellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information
in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patients)Ability to plan, prioritise, manage, monitor, advise and review clinical
and general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term
conditions.Good IT skillsAble to obtain and analyse complex technical informationAble to work under pressure and challenging situations to meet deadlinesProduce timely and informative reportsExperience of multi-disciplinary team workingExperience in audit, research and analysis of highly complex information
related to improving clinical quality
Job description
Job responsibilitiesMinimum of 2 years experience post-qualificationIn depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the
principles of evidence based medicine
and healthcareGood knowledge of service developments in medicines, prescribing, NHS
policy and other relevant policy
directivesA good understanding of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational
prescribing and strategies for improving prescribingAbility to solve problems effectively and timely and identifies
deviations from the normal pattern and when to refer to seniors or GPs when
appropriateExcellent understanding and implementation of legal, ethical,
professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conductGood understanding of patient centered care and impact on care quality
and outcomes.Good understanding of patients role in decisions about prescribed
medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidanceExcellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information
in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patients)Ability to plan, prioritise, manage, monitor, advise and review clinical
and general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term
conditions.Good IT skillsAble to obtain and analyse complex technical informationAble to work under pressure and challenging situations to meet deadlinesProduce timely and informative reportsExperience of multi-disciplinary team workingExperience in audit, research and analysis of highly complex information
related to improving clinical qualityPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEducation & Professional Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in pharmacy (MPharm) Independent prescriberDesirablePostgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
Experience
EssentialStrong networking skills To effectively communicate with different groups and individuals in various situations Excellent motivational and influencing skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to prioritise and manage own workload Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner Able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining data protection and confidentiality Able to demonstrate commitment and understanding of confidentiality in relation to the post Ability to work under pressure and with flexibility Ability to adapt your leadership and management style to different situations To be positive and solution focusedDesirableClinical PrescriberPrimary care experienceExperience of independent patient consultation, review and recommendations, prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEducation & Professional Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in pharmacy (MPharm) Independent prescriberDesirablePostgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
Experience
EssentialStrong networking skills To effectively communicate with different groups and individuals in various situations Excellent motivational and influencing skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to prioritise and manage own workload Ability to analyse and interpret information and present results in a clear and concise manner Able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining data protection and confidentiality Able to demonstrate commitment and understanding of confidentiality in relation to the post Ability to work under pressure and with flexibility Ability to adapt your leadership and management style to different situations To be positive and solution focusedDesirableClinical PrescriberPrimary care experienceExperience of independent patient consultation, review and recommendations, prescribingDisclosure 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 namePembroke Medical GroupAddress266-268 Torquay RoadPaigntonDevonTQ3 2EZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer namePembroke Medical GroupAddress266-268 Torquay RoadPaigntonDevonTQ3 2EZUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Practice Pharmacist in Paignton employer: National Health Service
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