Job summaryMake a Difference in a Thriving Primary Care TeamAre you a patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a progressive and supportive primary care organisation?
Beacon Primary Care is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Independent Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist to join our highly experienced pharmacy team. Serving over 16,500 patients across four sites, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continually developing our services to meet the needs of our community.
This is an
exciting opportunity for a clinically confident pharmacist who is passionate
about medicines optimisation, patient safety and delivering high-quality care
within general practice.
The
successful candidate will work across our practices, providing clinical
expertise in medication reviews, independent prescribing, long-term condition
management, repeat prescribing, medicines reconciliation and prescribing
safety.
We are
particularly interested in applicants with previous general practice experience
who can work independently within their clinical competence, manage their
workload effectively and contribute proactively to improving prescribing
quality and patient outcomes.
Main duties of the jobUndertake
structured medication reviews, including face-to-face and telephone
consultations, for patients with polypharmacy, multiple long-term conditions
and complex medication needs.
Work as an
Independent Prescriber, initiating, adjusting and optimising treatment within
their professional competence.
Manage
acute and repeat prescription requests, including medication reauthorisation,
prescribing queries and medication monitoring.
Undertake
medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and specialist
correspondence.
Support
long-term condition management and relevant QOF clinical indicators.
Identify
prescribing risks, medication interactions, adverse effects and opportunities
for safe deprescribing.
Ensure
appropriate monitoring of patients prescribed high-risk medicines.
Support
cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing in line with NICE guidance and local
formularies.
Undertake
prescribing audits, implement MHRA safety alerts and contribute to clinical
governance and quality improvement.
Provide
medicines-related advice and education to patients, GPs, nurses and other
healthcare professionals.
Work
collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient safety,
prescribing efficiency and continuity of care.
About usWhy Join Us? You'll become part of a well-established and respected pharmacy team comprising experienced Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technician and support staff who play a central role in medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and long-term condition management.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will be valued and where you will have the opportunity to further enrich and develop our pharmacy serviceBeacon
Primary Care is an established GP practice serving communities across West
Lancashire & Southport. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, practice
nurses pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and administrative professionals who
work collaboratively to provide safe, effective and compassionate healthcare to
our local population. We foster a supportive and
inclusive working environment where staff are valued, encouraged to develop
their skills, and empowered to make a meaningful contribution to patient care. Our values centre on teamwork, respect,
integrity and excellence. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset
and are committed to supporting their wellbeing, professional development and
career progression.
Joining our team offers the opportunity to work within a
forward-thinking organisation that is dedicated to improving the health and
wellbeing of the communities we serve.
DetailsDate posted13 November 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
Band 7 pay rate
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference numberA1087-13112026Job locationsSandy Lane Health CentreSandy LaneSkelmersdaleLancashireWN8 8LAUnited KingdomNorth Meols Medical CentreChurch RoadSOUTHPORTMerseysidePR9 8ETUnited KingdomHillside Health CentreTanhouse RoadSKELMERSDALELancashireWN8 6DSUnited KingdomBeacon Primary CareRailway Road Surgery11 Railway RoadORMSKIRKLancashireL39 2DNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee full job description for breakdown of each area.
Clinical
Medication Reviews and Medicines OptimisationIndependent
Prescribing and Long-Term Condition ManagementRepeat
Prescribing and Prescription ManagementMedicines Reconciliation and Transfer of CarePrescribing Safety and Clinical GovernanceQuality Improvement, QOF and Cost-Effective
PrescribingMultidisciplinary Working and Professional
Responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilitiesSee full job description for breakdown of each area.
Clinical
Medication Reviews and Medicines OptimisationIndependent
Prescribing and Long-Term Condition ManagementRepeat
Prescribing and Prescription ManagementMedicines Reconciliation and Transfer of CarePrescribing Safety and Clinical GovernanceQuality Improvement, QOF and Cost-Effective
PrescribingMultidisciplinary Working and Professional
ResponsibilitiesPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialPharmacy degree (MPharm or recognised equivalent).Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Independent Prescribing qualification and current GPhC prescribing annotation. Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. DesirableCompletion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or equivalent relevant training. Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or primary care.
Experience
EssentialMinimum two years' post-registration pharmacy experience.
Previous experience as a Clinical Pharmacist or Independent Prescriber in general practice.
Experience undertaking clinical medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
Experience managing polypharmacy and patients prescribed high-risk medicines.
Good clinical knowledge of common long-term conditions.
Experience identifying and resolving medication-related risks.
Ability to conduct patient consultations and make safe, evidence-based prescribing decisions.
Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. DesirableExperience using EMIS Web.
Experience managing repeat prescribing and medication reauthorisation in general practice.
Experience of QOF, prescribing quality indicators and clinical audits.
Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
Experience managing patients with multimorbidity, frailty or complex polypharmacy.
Experience supporting care home or housebound patients.
Knowledge of NICE guidance, local prescribing formularies and NHS medicines optimisation priorities.
Experience delivering quality improvement initiatives and supporting cost-effective prescribing.
Personal Attributes
EssentialProactive, organised and self-motivated. Clinically confident and professionally accountable. Approachable, compassionate and patient-focused. Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a busy general practice. Committed to professional development, prescribing safety and high-quality patient care.
Essential Skills & Competencies
EssentialStrong clinical assessment and prescribing skills. Excellent knowledge of medication safety, monitoring and evidence-based prescribing. Ability to interpret clinical information and relevant pathology results. Excellent communication and patient consultation skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage competing demands. Accurate clinical documentation and good IT skills. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Commitment to patient safety, professional accountability and continuous improvement. Ability to recognise clinical limitations and escalate concerns appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialPharmacy degree (MPharm or recognised equivalent).Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Independent Prescribing qualification and current GPhC prescribing annotation. Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. DesirableCompletion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or equivalent relevant training. Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or primary care.
Experience
EssentialMinimum two years' post-registration pharmacy experience.
Previous experience as a Clinical Pharmacist or Independent Prescriber in general practice.
Experience undertaking clinical medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
Experience managing polypharmacy and patients prescribed high-risk medicines.
Good clinical knowledge of common long-term conditions.
Experience identifying and resolving medication-related risks.
Ability to conduct patient consultations and make safe, evidence-based prescribing decisions.
Experience working effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. DesirableExperience using EMIS Web.
Experience managing repeat prescribing and medication reauthorisation in general practice.
Experience of QOF, prescribing quality indicators and clinical audits.
Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
Experience managing patients with multimorbidity, frailty or complex polypharmacy.
Experience supporting care home or housebound patients.
Knowledge of NICE guidance, local prescribing formularies and NHS medicines optimisation priorities.
Experience delivering quality improvement initiatives and supporting cost-effective prescribing.
Personal Attributes
EssentialProactive, organised and self-motivated. Clinically confident and professionally accountable. Approachable, compassionate and patient-focused. Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a busy general practice. Committed to professional development, prescribing safety and high-quality patient care.
Essential Skills & Competencies
EssentialStrong clinical assessment and prescribing skills. Excellent knowledge of medication safety, monitoring and evidence-based prescribing. Ability to interpret clinical information and relevant pathology results.
Excellent communication and patient consultation skills. Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage competing demands. Accurate clinical documentation and good IT skills. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to patient safety, professional accountability and continuous improvement.
Ability to recognise clinical limitations and escalate concerns appropriately.
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
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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
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