Clinical Pharmacist
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As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide expert medication reviews, support long-term condition management, and contribute to safer, more effective prescribing across our practices. You'll play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes through structured medication reviews, managing repeat prescribing, and supporting clinicians with medicines optimisation.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct structured medication reviews with patients to optimise treatment and reduce risk.
- Support management of long-term conditions through evidence-based prescribing.
- Provide expert advice on medicines to clinicians and patients.
- Assist in medicines reconciliation post-hospital discharge.
- Contribute to prescribing audits, safety initiatives, and formulary adherence.
- Work closely with GPs and the wider clinical team to enhance prescribing quality.
We are excited to expand our pharmacy team and are currently recruiting for two Clinical Pharmacists and one Pharmacy Technician to join our ever-growing and dynamic workforce.
Based in Devon, with primary sites in Plymouth or Barnstaple, these roles offer the opportunity to work both on-site and remotely to support our wider network of practices across the region.
These are full-time roles (up to 37.5 hours per week), though we are happy to discuss flexible or part-time working arrangements that support work life balance.
As part of our collaborative team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, supporting long-term condition management, and contributing to safe, effective prescribing within our primary care network (PCN).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary aligned with PCN pay frameworks
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday day off
- Friendly, supportive team culture with excellent peer and clinical supervision
Please note we may close this vacancy early.
Details
Date posted
22 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Pay - Dependent on experience in-line with PCN Range
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A2381-25-0022PLYM
Job locations
Ernesettle Medical Centre
21 Ernesettle Green
Plymouth
PL5 2ST
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Medication Management:
Medication Reviews Regularly review patient medications to optimise therapeutic outcomes and minimize risks of adverse effects. Adjust prescriptions as necessary in consultation with
the Senior Clinical Pharmacist and other healthcare providers.
Prescription Ensure prescription requests, acute and routine, are prescribed,
Drug Interactions and Contraindications: Vigilantly monitor for potential drug interactions and contraindications to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.
Discharge Resolutions: resolve medication issues and requests from hospital correspondence.
Pharmacy Tasks: complete the wide range of medicines-management pharmacy tasks on a daily basis.
Patient Care and Counselling
Patient Education: Provide comprehensive counselling to patients on medication use, side effects, interactions, and storage, enhancing patient knowledge and compliance.
Clinical Decision Support Assist healthcare providers in making informed clinical decisions regarding pharmacotherapy, utilising up-to-date clinical data and evidence-based guidelines.
Chronic Disease Management Participate in the management of chronic diseases by providing expertise in pharmacotherapy, contributing to patient care plans, and monitoring patient progress.
Collaboration and Communication
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
Healthcare Team Support Provide drug information and pharmacological advice to healthcare team members, supporting the safe and effective delivery of treatments.
Patient Interaction Engage with patients to gather information on their health status, medication history, and treatment responses to inform care decisions.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Medication Management:
Medication Reviews Regularly review patient medications to optimise therapeutic outcomes and minimize risks of adverse effects. Adjust prescriptions as necessary in consultation with
the Senior Clinical Pharmacist and other healthcare providers.
Prescription Ensure prescription requests, acute and routine, are prescribed,
Drug Interactions and Contraindications: Vigilantly monitor for potential drug interactions and contraindications to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.
Discharge Resolutions: resolve medication issues and requests from hospital correspondence.
Pharmacy Tasks: complete the wide range of medicines-management pharmacy tasks on a daily basis.
Patient Care and Counselling
Patient Education: Provide comprehensive counselling to patients on medication use, side effects, interactions, and storage, enhancing patient knowledge and compliance.
Clinical Decision Support Assist healthcare providers in making informed clinical decisions regarding pharmacotherapy, utilising up-to-date clinical data and evidence-based guidelines.
Chronic Disease Management Participate in the management of chronic diseases by providing expertise in pharmacotherapy, contributing to patient care plans, and monitoring patient progress.
Collaboration and Communication
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.
Healthcare Team Support Provide drug information and pharmacological advice to healthcare team members, supporting the safe and effective delivery of treatments.
Patient Interaction Engage with patients to gather information on their health status, medication history, and treatment responses to inform care decisions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educational Background
- MPharm degree required or equivalent. Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or equivalent professional body is mandatory.
Essential
- Technical Skills
- Strong clinical pharmacology knowledge, with the ability to apply this practically in patient care settings.
- Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other pharmaceutical software, essential for effective medication management and patient documentation.
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Thorough understanding of pharmacy regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including GDPR, medication safety protocols, and clinical governance.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively discussing treatment plans and medication information with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to convey complex medication-related information clearly and succinctly to ensure patient understanding and compliance.
- Patient Care Focus
- Strong focus on patient-centred care, with the ability to assess patient needs, preferences, and individual responses to therapies.
- Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient interactions, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.
- Analytical Skills
- High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for evaluating patient information, diagnosing issues, and proposing effective treatment solutions.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes to ensure efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy regimens.
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. Capable of building strong relationships with medical and paramedical staff to enhance collaborative care.
- Proactive in addressing issues and confident in making informed clinical decisions in conjunction with the healthcare team.
- Professional Development
- Committed to continual professional development through further education, training, and keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and innovations in pharmacotherapy.
- Willingness to participate in research projects and contribute to the development of practice guidelines and policies.
- Additional Competencies
- Commitment to ethical practice, maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality in handling patient information.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment, able to respond effectively to changes in practice or patient needs
Essential
- Technical Skills
- Strong clinical pharmacology knowledge, with the ability to apply this practically in patient care settings.
- Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other pharmaceutical software, essential for effective medication management and patient documentation.
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Thorough understanding of pharmacy regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including GDPR, medication safety protocols, and clinical governance.
- Communication Skills
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively discussing treatment plans and medication information with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to convey complex medication-related information clearly and succinctly to ensure patient understanding and compliance.
- Patient Care Focus
- Strong focus on patient-centred care, with the ability to assess patient needs, preferences, and individual responses to therapies.
- Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient interactions, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.
- Analytical Skills
- High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for evaluating patient information, diagnosing issues, and proposing effective treatment solutions.
- Ability to monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes to ensure efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy regimens.
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. Capable of building strong relationships with medical and paramedical staff to enhance collaborative care.
- Proactive in addressing issues and confident in making informed clinical decisions in conjunction with the healthcare team.
- Professional Development
- Committed to continual professional development through further education, training, and keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and innovations in pharmacotherapy.
- Willingness to participate in research projects and contribute to the development of practice guidelines and policies.
- Additional Competencies
- Commitment to ethical practice, maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality in handling patient information.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment, able to respond effectively to changes in practice or patient needs
This 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 Check
This 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 details
Employer name
Fuller and Forbes Partnership
Address
Ernesettle Medical Centre
21 Ernesettle Green
Plymouth
PL5 2ST
Employer's website
http://bramleyonline.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Fuller and Forbes Partnership
Address
Ernesettle Medical Centre
21 Ernesettle Green
Plymouth
PL5 2ST
Employer's website
http://bramleyonline.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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- Location:
- Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Bio & Pharmacology & Health
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