Job summary

As a Clinical Pharmacist at K2 Healthcare Ltd, you will work with our established Clinical Pharmacist Team to develop and deliver medicines optimisation services within our group of GP Practices. This is an exciting opportunity to join our federation and collaborate with Senior Clinical Pharmacists, Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will be offered the opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

We hold the right to close the advert early, please apply at your earliest convenience.

Please note: Applications from recruitment agencies and/or locum agencies will not be accepted. We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.

Main duties of the job

This is a patient-facing role requiring clinical assessment and treatment using specialist medicines knowledge across specific disease areas. You will be registered with the GPhC or about to complete your foundation training in order to register as a Clinical Pharmacist with the GPhC. You may already be an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification. The role involves proactively supporting patients with complex polypharmacy, particularly older adults and those with multiple long-term conditions. You will have opportunities to develop clinical interests, enhance prescribing skills, and improve patient outcomes.

Working across a small number of practices will allow you to build strong relationships within primary care teams. Responsibilities include managing repeat prescription authorisation, acute requests, transfer of care processes, and promoting safer prescribing systems. Ongoing professional development is supported through a clinical network, including up to 28 study days over the first 18 months. You will always work within a supported team environment, with mentoring and guidance provided.

About us

K2 Healthcare is a GP Federation covering 16 practices. 10 are in Grantham and surrounding villages and 6 are in and around Sleaford. We cover 130,000+ patients across all sites.

Please see our website for details about the practices we cover.

We have a Pharmacy Team that consists of 3 Senior Clinical Pharmacists, 12 Clinical Pharmacists and 7 Pharmacy Technicians.

Our Clinical Pharmacy Team are all at different stages of completing their CPPE / IP course and are happy to speak to you regards their experience with K2 Healthcare.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,862 to £56,542 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0238-26-0004

Job locations

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Millview Medical Centre

1 Sleaford Road

Heckington

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 9QP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the Pharmacist and Dispensary team in the Practice, who will help develop, manage and mentor them.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).

The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non medical prescriber if required.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the Pharmacist and Dispensary team in the Practice, who will help develop, manage and mentor them.The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non medical prescriber if required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

• Completed CPPE Pathway
• Hold an independent prescribing qualification.
• Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Efficient and reliable access to transport to travel between practices.
• Face to Face Appointments
• Care Home Visits

Desirable

• Hold a Valid UK Driving Licence

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong IT skills
• Competent in the use of SystmOne, Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning and organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effectively utilise resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Completed CPPE Pathway Hold an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Experience Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Efficient and reliable access to transport to travel between practices. Face to Face Appointments Care Home Visits Desirable Hold a Valid UK Driving Licence Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Competent in the use of SystmOne, Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Excellent interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Personal Qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilise resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

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).

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

K2 Healthcare Ltd

Address

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.k2healthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

K2 Healthcare Ltd

Address

The New Springwells Practice

Billingborough

Sleaford

Lincolnshire

NG34 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.k2healthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our team at HMP Hewell, a category B remand prison located in Worcestershire.

We offer a challenging, yet rewarding workplace to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same!

Hours

The site currently offers a 7 day a week service and works on an 8 week rolling rota.

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £34,428 - £41,658 - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Assist with the provision and delivery of an integrated, safe, legal, high quality prison pharmaceutical service within the HMP site based on National (Divisional) policies supported with local standard operating protocols, taking into consideration, at all times, the need to maintain a high level of security..
• Be an integral member of the Pharmacy Team, who forms part of the wider Cluster of Healthcare Services. PPG policies and procedures and statutory frameworks governing patient care in a prison setting will be used in order to deliver the highest standard of care to clients in line with National Guidelines.
• Be required to accept certain activities in relation to the day to day operational management of their unit and as such must ensure that they are trained and competent to take on these additional responsibilities.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• GPhC registered Pharmacist.
• Available to newly qualified pharmacists and beyond
• Management and leadership experience (desirable).
• Procurement and audit experience (desirable).
• Relevant post qualifying experience working within a pharmacy environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services to the Care Group. The post holder will also work as part of the pharmacy Formulary and Governance team to support the provision of high quality, safe, comprehensive medicines policy and practice within the Trust. The post holder will support the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy in managing the team. The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties:

o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy.

o Act as a specialist role model and an expert in the medical management within a clinical team providing in-patient clinical pharmacy services.

o Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.

o Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison and support.

o Actively participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care.

o Promote safe drug use across the Trust.

o Support development, implementation and audit of local guidelines.

o Support the delivery, management and evaluation of clinical governance and policy relating to medicines within the Trust.

o Provide support to the Principal Pharmacist, Formulary and Clinical Effectiveness in the management of new drug, non-formulary and Individual Funding Requests, as needed.

o Supervise and train pharmacy staff across the department.

o Provide education and training of healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust.

o Regular financial reporting, drug usage and expenditure evaluation for non-formulary requests.

o To participate in practice and clinical research and audit.

o To work with the Principal Pharmacist to extend the boundaries of professional practice.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our ward based team at Rampton Hospital.

Working closely with our clinical pharmacists and other healthcare professionals the successful candidate will help provide a quality medicines management service to wards across the Trust, supporting medicines optimisation.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

Medicines reconciliationAssessing the suitability of patients' own drugs for use,Ordering named patient medicationCounselling patients about their medicinesCo-ordinating supply of discharge medicinesSupporting audit and quality improvement initiatives.

The post holder will be required to help support the training and staff development of a range of staff including pre-registration pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists. There will be regular dispensary slots which will include final accuracy checking.

Please note:While this role meets the current eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship.

Sponsorship is only available for full-time positions. Part-time roles will not meet the minimum salary threshold required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Applicants who require a Skilled Worker Visa can assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria on the UK Government website:https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

186-871-26-CS

Job locations

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotheram

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

There is a requirement to work across the organisation, with a base at Rampton Hospital. Specialities covered will include Adult Mental Health, Mental Health for Older People, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Community Healthcare.

You should have previously worked in a hospital pharmacy with experience in a mental health setting desirable but not essential.

Applications from candidates expected to register with the GPhC in the next few months will be considered.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

Job description Job responsibilities There is a requirement to work across the organisation, with a base at Rampton Hospital. Specialities covered will include Adult Mental Health, Mental Health for Older People, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services and Community Healthcare. You should have previously worked in a hospital pharmacy with experience in a mental health setting desirable but not essential. Applications from candidates expected to register with the GPhC in the next few months will be considered. A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC approved Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science
• Registration Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

Essential

• Previous varied NHS hospital experience at AFC band 4 or above
• Evidence of ongoing training and personal development.
• Evidence of leading and/or responsible for delivering a service/function/project or development
• Effective stock control

Desirable

• Previous experience using pharmacy computer systems (CMM)
• Named patient ordering
• Medicines reconciliation
• Checking technician or working towards accreditation
• Experience of patient counselling

Skills

Essential

• Leadership
• Judgment on prescriptions & request of Medicines
• Judgment on when to refer to pharmacist or senior colleague
• Organising Self to deliver required work on time
• Priorities & planning
• Policy & SOP implementation & contribution to development
• Computer skills for dispensing, stock control & general document generation
• Analyse, interpret, label & dispense from prescriptions and provides safe, effective and timely service to wards and clinics and patients.
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Pharmacy stock control experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Work effectively as a team or alone.

Values and Behaviour

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Training

Essential

• To undertake training in relation to departmental procedures.
• Must successfully complete in-house training and have experience of prescription interpretation, labelling and dispensing within defined timeframes.

Desirable

• Trained to undertake final accuracy checking or working towards accreditation.
• Trained in medicines management / medicines optimisation schemes such as medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Up to date evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable

• Medicines used in mental health.
• Mental Health pharmacy priorities to meet the need of this specific patient population.

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• Ability to travel and work across different Trust locations from a specified base to support provision of pharmacy services.

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Able to stand / walk for substantial periods of the working day.
• Able to lift and manoeuvre light loads.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC approved Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science Registration Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Previous varied NHS hospital experience at AFC band 4 or above Evidence of ongoing training and personal development. Evidence of leading and/or responsible for delivering a service/function/project or development Effective stock control Desirable Previous experience using pharmacy computer systems (CMM) Named patient ordering Medicines reconciliation Checking technician or working towards accreditation Experience of patient counselling Skills Essential Leadership Judgment on prescriptions & request of Medicines Judgment on when to refer to pharmacist or senior colleague Organising Self to deliver required work on time Priorities & planning Policy & SOP implementation & contribution to development Computer skills for dispensing, stock control & general document generation Analyse, interpret, label & dispense from prescriptions and provides safe, effective and timely service to wards and clinics and patients. Accuracy and attention to details Pharmacy stock control experience. Strong interpersonal skills. Good written and communication skills. Work effectively as a team or alone. Values and Behaviour Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Training Essential To undertake training in relation to departmental procedures. Must successfully complete in-house training and have experience of prescription interpretation, labelling and dispensing within defined timeframes. Desirable Trained to undertake final accuracy checking or working towards accreditation. Trained in medicines management / medicines optimisation schemes such as medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential GPhC registration Up to date evidence of continued professional development. Desirable Medicines used in mental health. Mental Health pharmacy priorities to meet the need of this specific patient population. Contractual Requirements Essential A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Ability to travel and work across different Trust locations from a specified base to support provision of pharmacy services. Physical Requirements Essential Able to stand / walk for substantial periods of the working day. Able to lift and manoeuvre light loads.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotheram

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gipsy Green Lane

Rotheram

S63 7TQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a pharmacist looking for a new challenge within Acute and Emergency Medicine?

We're looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our Acute &Emergency Medicine team at the Royal Stoke site. You'll help deliver a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to high-acuity and complex patients across our Acute Medical Unit, AMRA, AEC, SSU and to the Emergency Department.

You'll work closely with pharmacy colleagues and multidisciplinary team members, with opportunities for education, development, research and networking. You will also train and support the development of junior pharmacists within the Acute Medicine rotation.

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience of delivering evidence-based, cost effective care

Is able to support team development

Has a passion for acute and emergency medicine, and thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment

Main duties of the job

Deliver a high quality, patient focused clinical pharmacy service to Acute/Emergency Medicine

Prioritise and review high-risk patients (e.g. those with epilepsy, diabetes, Parkinson's disease), ensuring their medicines are prescribed and administered within a timely manner

Utilise your independent prescribing skills daily, working within your scope of practice

Provide prescribing support for complex medicines e.g. aminophylline, vancomycin

Support patient flow with mechanisms for obtaining discharge medicines both in and out of hours

Review adverse incidents and take appropriate action to reduce future risk

Review and develop guidelines and PGDs.

Line manage and train and develop junior pharmacists and trainee pharmacists

Work with the Advanced Lead Pharmacist for Acute and Emergency Medicine on the strategic development of the clinical pharmacy service to the Emergency Department and Acute Medicine.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-8260951

Job locations

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST5 6QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please contact Bethan as detailed below or refer to the attached job description or person specification

Job description Job responsibilities For further information please contact Bethan as detailed below or refer to the attached job description or person specification

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification - 8A
• Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate and working towards completion of the Diploma - B7
• Independent Prescriber with appropriate annotation on GPhC register or willing to undertake

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
• Formal management and / or leadership qualification
• Member of UKCPA and / or specialist groups

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner including a solid grounding in a broad range of clinical specialties - B7
• Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post Diploma - B8A
• Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Able to appraise information / data and use in solving problems
• Good knowledge of the medicines safety, risk management and governance agenda and its application to the clinical role
• Good knowledge of evidence-based medicine, formulary application / management processes and drug use evaluation
• Experience providing education and training, supervision and feedback of staff

Desirable

• Clinical pharmacy experience within the specialty
• Experience line managing and/or conducting formal appraisals
• Evidence of involvement in writing of guidelines
• oPresentation of an abstract on pharmacy practice research at a regional / national conference or publication in a peer reviewed journal

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
• Patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and a positive experience
• Must have ability to travel between sites and to relevant meetings outside of the Trust
• Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards

Person Specification Essential Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma / MSc or equivalent qualification - 8A Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Certificate and working towards completion of the Diploma - B7 Independent Prescriber with appropriate annotation on GPhC register or willing to undertake Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Formal management and / or leadership qualification Member of UKCPA and / or specialist groups Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential Comprehensive experience as a clinical pharmacist practitioner including a solid grounding in a broad range of clinical specialties - B7 Extensive hospital pharmacy experience post Diploma - B8A Commitment and evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Able to appraise information / data and use in solving problems Good knowledge of the medicines safety, risk management and governance agenda and its application to the clinical role Good knowledge of evidence-based medicine, formulary application / management processes and drug use evaluation Experience providing education and training, supervision and feedback of staff Desirable Clinical pharmacy experience within the specialty Experience line managing and/or conducting formal appraisals Evidence of involvement in writing of guidelines oPresentation of an abstract on pharmacy practice research at a regional / national conference or publication in a peer reviewed journal Personal Qualities Essential Ability to demonstrate Trust Values Patient focused with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and a positive experience Must have ability to travel between sites and to relevant meetings outside of the Trust Ability to adhere to policies, procedures and standards

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST5 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

UHNM

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST5 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Working within your clinical and professional boundaries, you will work alongside the Durham Coast PCN Clinical Pharmacists to support clinical teams in all aspects of prescribing and medicines safety.

The purpose of this role is to promote and support improvements to maximise safe and best practice in prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. The Pharmacy Technician will be a point of contact for patients regarding their prescriptions. The post holder will help patients get the best from their medicines through effective medicines reconciliation after discharge and on other transfers of care, identification of patients potentially suitable for repeat dispensing, providing assistance in the monitoring of high-risk and high-cost drugs and handling of prescription queries within the areas of competence.

This will also involve work to deliver key medicines optimisation outcomes against the ICB's Prescribing Outcomes Scheme. Contribute to quality improvement and clinical audit, as well as supporting aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework, medicines safety and antibiotic stewardship. You will also be required to contribute towards practice financial stability through medicines optimisation and related targets in QOF.

The role will include training and development of practice administrative staff that process repeat prescriptions to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration within general practice.

Main duties of the job

- Support practice clinical pharmacists and practice clinical teams to provide a safe and effective repeat prescribing service.

- Comply with legal and professional requirements and with safe systems of work for re-authorising repeat prescriptions.

- Co-ordinate medication review appointments and any changes of medication as advised by the clinical team.

- Liaise with pharmacies on the supply of prescribed drugs, alert clinicians of any supply issues and forward recommendations of alternatives.

- Medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care.

- Bring queries to clinical team to include under or over usage.

- Day to day handling of prescription queries within area of own competence.

- Use and maintain information reporting systems and databases relevant to the position including incident reporting, prescribing data and patient outcomes.

- Handle function specific information, which may be sensitive, complex or confidential and appropriately recording, transferring and/or coordinating such information in accordance with the GDPR; Caldecott Guidelines and the Confidentiality Code of Conduct.

- Utilise GP practice clinical systems to conduct prescribing audits.

- Support the clinical pharmacists and practices with the work required under County Durham ICBs Medicines Management Local Incentive Scheme.

About us

We are looking to recruit an additional Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Durham Coast Primary Care Network which is formed of four member practices; East Durham Medical Group, Bevan Medical Group, Southdene Medical Centre and Wingate Medical Centre, together representing a population of over 33,000 patients.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly and forward-thinking GP practice team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines, working collaboratively with GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician with relevant primary care or medicines management experience. You will be responsible for supporting medicines optimisation, medication reviews, prescription management processes, medicines reconciliation, clinical system audits, and responding to medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patient outcomes while contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy services within the practice. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced primary care environment.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, improving medication safety, and supporting innovation within general practice, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective medicines management services within the practice. Working closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help optimise prescribing, improve patient outcomes and ensure medicines are used safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include medicines reconciliation following hospital discharges and outpatient appointments, supporting medication reviews, managing prescription and medication queries, and processing repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols. You will undertake clinical audits and system searches to support prescribing safety, QOF and quality improvement activities, monitor and action medication safety alerts and MHRA guidance, and support monitoring and recall systems for patients receiving long-term medications.

The role also involves liaising with secondary care providers, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues, maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with information governance and medicines management policies, and contributing to service development initiatives that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will be GPhC registered, demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, possess strong attention to detail, and be committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care within a busy primary care environment.

About us

Chesser Surgery is serving approximately 6,300 patients across the local community. Founded by the Chesser family almost 100 years ago, the practice has a strong tradition of providing high-quality, personalised primary care and remains committed to delivering accessible, patient-centred healthcare.

Chesser Surgery offers a comprehensive range of NHS primary care services, including chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, vaccinations and immunisations, medication management, health promotion, and support for patients with long-term conditions.

As a modern, forward-thinking practice, Chesser Surgery embraces digital healthcare solutions, including online consultations, electronic prescribing, and NHS App services, helping patients access care conveniently and efficiently. The practice works closely with community pharmacies, local healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive safe, coordinated and effective care.

The team is dedicated to continuous improvement, clinical excellence and maintaining a supportive environment for both patients and staff. Chesser Surgery promotes a culture of professionalism, compassion and teamwork, with a focus on delivering high standards of care while responding to the evolving healthcare needs of the local population.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

A4431-26-0007

Job locations

121 Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

Surrey

SM5 2RT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an Experienced Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and effective medicines management services within the practice. Working collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes and help ensure prescribing processes are safe, efficient and patient-centred.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.
• Assisting with medication reviews and identifying patients who may require review by a GP or Clinical Pharmacist.
• Managing medication and prescription queries from patients, carers, community pharmacies and healthcare professionals.
• Processing and reviewing repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice protocols and national guidance.
• Undertaking clinical audits, searches and quality improvement projects to support prescribing safety, QOF requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitoring and actioning medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, recalls and prescribing updates.
• Supporting the monitoring and recall of patients prescribed medicines requiring regular review or blood test monitoring.
• Liaising with secondary care providers, community pharmacies, care homes and community services to resolve medication-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with information governance, data protection and medicines management policies.
• Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives, service development projects and the ongoing improvement of pharmacy services within the practice.
• Contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care while promoting best practice in medicines management.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards is essential.

Job description Job responsibilities As an Experienced Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe and effective medicines management services within the practice. Working collaboratively with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes and help ensure prescribing processes are safe, efficient and patient-centred.Key responsibilities include:Supporting medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care.Assisting with medication reviews and identifying patients who may require review by a GP or Clinical Pharmacist.Managing medication and prescription queries from patients, carers, community pharmacies and healthcare professionals.Processing and reviewing repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice protocols and national guidance.Undertaking clinical audits, searches and quality improvement projects to support prescribing safety, QOF requirements and contractual obligations.Monitoring and actioning medication safety alerts, MHRA guidance, recalls and prescribing updates.Supporting the monitoring and recall of patients prescribed medicines requiring regular review or blood test monitoring.Liaising with secondary care providers, community pharmacies, care homes and community services to resolve medication-related issues.Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with information governance, data protection and medicines management policies.Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives, service development projects and the ongoing improvement of pharmacy services within the practice.Contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and efficient patient care while promoting best practice in medicines management.The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards is essential.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy as a senior pharmacy technician

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services
• Minimum 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy
• Experience with clinical computing systems.
• Experience with basic clinical information.
• Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
• Computer literate: able to work with Word/Excel and e-mail.
• Methodical approach. Attention to detail in the compiling and verification of data.

Desirable

• Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP)
• Sound knowledge/Experience of working in a GP Practice.
• EMIS user skills
• Understanding of QOF

Person Specification Experience Essential 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy as a senior pharmacy technician Desirable Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Qualifications Essential GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services Minimum 3 year experience in a hospital, community or primary care pharmacy Experience with clinical computing systems. Experience with basic clinical information. Experience of working in a constantly changing environment. Computer literate: able to work with Word/Excel and e-mail. Methodical approach. Attention to detail in the compiling and verification of data. Desirable Enrolled in, undertaking or qualified from, an approved training pathway. For example, the Primary Care Pharmacy Educational Pathway (PCPEP) Sound knowledge/Experience of working in a GP Practice. EMIS user skills Understanding of QOF

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).

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

The Chesser Surgery

Address

121 Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

Surrey

SM5 2RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index.aspx?p=H85021 (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Chesser Surgery

Address

121 Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

Surrey

SM5 2RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mysurgerywebsite.co.uk/index.aspx?p=H85021 (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and strategic clinical leader to join us as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist. This is a temporary senior leadership role with the potential to become permanent. You will be responsible for shaping our medicines optimisation strategy, strengthening clinical governance, and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across our practice.

Working closely with the Partners and senior leadership team, you will lead our pharmacy and medicines management team, drive continuous improvement, and support the delivery of outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Pharmacist will provide executive leadership for medicines optimisation, prescribing governance and clinical governance across the organisation. The role includes leading medicines-related audits and quality improvement programmes, overseeing patient safety and risk management systems, ensuring compliance with CQC and NHS regulatory requirements, and supporting the delivery of QOF and enhanced services.

The postholder will also lead and develop the pharmacy team, provide strategic assurance to the leadership team, and represent WellBN at PCN, ICB and wider NHS meetings.

About us

WellBN is a progressive multi-site GP practice providing primary care across Brighton & Hove. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare through clinical excellence, innovation and collaborative working.

Our teams work across multiple sites to provide accessible services for our diverse local communities. We value continuous improvement, strong governance and a supportive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop and contribute to the future of primary care.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3216-26-0017

Job locations

18-19 Western Road

Hove

BN3 1AE

United Kingdom

Benfield Valley Healthcare Hub

Old Shoreham Road

Portslade

BRIGHTON

BN41 1XR

United Kingdom

Doctors Surgery

14 Burwash Road

HOVE

East Sussex

BN3 8GQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Clinical Phamacist is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for medicines optimisation, prescribing governance, clinical governance and regulatory compliance across WellBN's multi-site practice.

Working closely with the Partners and senior leadership team, the postholder will lead the pharmacy and medicines management team, oversee patient safety and risk management systems, and ensure compliance with CQC standards and NHS contractual requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Medicines Optimisation and Prescribing Governance

• Lead the medicines optimisation strategy across all practice sites.
• Oversee prescribing quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement systems to support evidence-based prescribing.
• Lead medicines-related audits and improvement programmes.
• Monitor prescribing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

• Provide strategic leadership for clinical governance across the practice.
• Oversee patient safety, risk management and incident reporting processes.
• Promote a culture of learning, openness and continuous improvement.
• Support the investigation of significant events and implementation of learning.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Lead medicines-related CQC readiness and ongoing compliance activity.
• Ensure governance policies and procedures remain current and compliant.
• Coordinate quality assurance programmes across all sites.
• Provide governance and assurance reports to Partners and senior leaders.

Quality Improvement and Audit

• Develop and deliver the annual medicines audit and quality improvement programme.
• Monitor quality indicators and service performance data.
• Use data to drive improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.
• Support innovation and service redesign.

Leadership and Management

• Lead, support and develop the pharmacy and medicines management team.
• Provide professional leadership, coaching and mentorship.
• Promote staff engagement, wellbeing and development.

Strategic and External Leadership

• Support delivery of QOF and enhanced service requirements.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and business planning.
• Represent WellBN at PCN, ICB and wider NHS meetings.
• Build effective relationships with commissioners, regulators and partner organisations.
• Identify Opportunities for efficiency and service improvement.
• Support achievement of contractual and organisational objectives.

Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Clinical Phamacist is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for medicines optimisation, prescribing governance, clinical governance and regulatory compliance across WellBN's multi-site practice.Working closely with the Partners and senior leadership team, the postholder will lead the pharmacy and medicines management team, oversee patient safety and risk management systems, and ensure compliance with CQC standards and NHS contractual requirements.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation and Prescribing GovernanceLead the medicines optimisation strategy across all practice sites.Oversee prescribing quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.Develop and implement systems to support evidence-based prescribing.Lead medicines-related audits and improvement programmes.Monitor prescribing performance and identify opportunities for improvement.Clinical Governance and Patient SafetyProvide strategic leadership for clinical governance across the practice.Oversee patient safety, risk management and incident reporting processes.Promote a culture of learning, openness and continuous improvement.Support the investigation of significant events and implementation of learning.Regulatory Compliance and Quality AssuranceLead medicines-related CQC readiness and ongoing compliance activity.Ensure governance policies and procedures remain current and compliant.Coordinate quality assurance programmes across all sites.Provide governance and assurance reports to Partners and senior leaders.Quality Improvement and AuditDevelop and deliver the annual medicines audit and quality improvement programme.Monitor quality indicators and service performance data.Use data to drive improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.Support innovation and service redesign.Leadership and ManagementLead, support and develop the pharmacy and medicines management team.Provide professional leadership, coaching and mentorship.Promote staff engagement, wellbeing and development.Strategic and External LeadershipSupport delivery of QOF and enhanced service requirements.Contribute to organisational strategy and business planning.Represent WellBN at PCN, ICB and wider NHS meetings.Build effective relationships with commissioners, regulators and partner organisations.Identify Opportunities for efficiency and service improvement.Support achievement of contractual and organisational objectives.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with the GPhC, GMC, NMC or another relevant professional body.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues across a multi-site organisation.
• Ability to use data, evidence and performance information to drive improvement.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and good governance.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior leadership experience within primary care or NHS services.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety.
• Experience of leading quality improvement and audit programmes.
• Knowledge and understanding of CQC standards, NHS contractual requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Desirable

• Experience of working at PCN, ICB or wider system leadership level.
• Experience of leading large-scale transformation programmes.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with the GPhC, GMC, NMC or another relevant professional body. Desirable Independent Prescriber qualification. Postgraduate qualification in leadership or management. Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues across a multi-site organisation. Ability to use data, evidence and performance information to drive improvement. Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and good governance. Experience Essential Significant senior leadership experience within primary care or NHS services. Extensive knowledge and experience of medicines optimisation and prescribing governance. Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety. Experience of leading quality improvement and audit programmes. Knowledge and understanding of CQC standards, NHS contractual requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks. Desirable Experience of working at PCN, ICB or wider system leadership level. Experience of leading large-scale transformation programmes.

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).

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

WellBN

Address

18-19 Western Road

Hove

BN3 1AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wellbn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

WellBN

Address

18-19 Western Road

Hove

BN3 1AE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wellbn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Pharmacist Cheltenham Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent | Part Time | Up to £52,000 per annum pro rata depending on skills and experience 22.5 hours per week (worked over 3 days) Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacist, you will: Join our talented multidisciplinary team Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings Educate patients on the proper use of prescribed medications Conduct medication reconciliation and drug utilization reviews Document clinical interventions and outcomes Provide drug information and training to healthcare staff and patients Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national regulations, and accreditation standards Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and medication safety programs Report adverse drug reactions and medication errors

About us

About Cheltenham Hospital Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in the beautiful area of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire. It has excellent transport links nearby, being very close to the M5 and A417. The hospital has 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit. It also hosts a purpose built close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms with access to treatment rooms, diagnostic services including; plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialities delivered in state-of-the-art clinical facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, as well as a rapid access breast clinic.

Job summary

The post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support and liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Care Group's needs wherever possible. The post holder will work as part of a dedicated pharmacy team to lead, provide and develop specialist pharmacy services to education and training. The post holder will act as an academic link providing academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties

o Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Education Training and Development.o Act as a specialist role model and an expert in medical management within a clinical team providing in patient clinical pharmacy service.o Act as a pharmacist independent prescriber to optimise the care of patients.o Ensure a high level of clinical pharmacy input to the care of patients, providing interface and discharge liaison support.o Lead and support the training and development of pharmacy staff, trainee pharmacists and junior pharmacists across King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.o Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.o Support the development and delivery of the Pharmacy Education and Training Strategy, ensuring alignment with NHS, GPhC, regional and national priorities.o Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.o Provision of academic teaching and professional role modelling to undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students at KCL.o Supporting the ongoing development and collaboration of the undergraduate MPharm curriculum and in placement provision to ensure teaching reflects current clinical practice.o To support and lead the development of clinical pharmacy education links between KCL and KCH

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.

Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum, inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-Division-A-8251175

Job locations

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme.

Education and Training (KCH)

• Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes.
• Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities.
• Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests.
• Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements.
• Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession.
• Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting.
• Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice.
• To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed

Academic Role (KCL)

To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews.

For full details please see attached job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service. To promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for patients. To provide highly specialised and complex evidence-based clinical advice and information using expert knowledge and experience to pharmacy, nursing, medical and other healthcare professionals on the care and treatment of patients, inside and outside of the Trust. To practice as an independent prescriber, in area of own expertise, and provide direct high quality of care to inpatients and outpatients within scope of practice. To actively participate regularly in multidisciplinary ward rounds, antibiotic ward rounds and other multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate, delivering and promoting high quality, cost-effective, patient-focused pharmaceutical care. To participate in patient education and counselling schemes for patients and carers. To ensure appropriate and timely supply of medication to patients in conjunction with dispensary staff, including the POD scheme and discharge facilitation for patients. To participate in Trust adverse incident reporting scheme. Education and Training (KCH) Develop and implement processes for collecting trainee feedback to inform and improve pharmacy education and training programmes. Chair Practice Supervisor meetings and contribute to Trust educational forums, including the Local Faculty Group. Collaborate with pharmacy, primary care and external partners to develop cross-sector training opportunities. Monitor, report and present education, training and workforce development activity to the Principal Pharmacist for Education, Training and Development. Contribute to the development and implementation of study leave policies and review study leave requests. Work with clinical pharmacy teams to align education and training initiatives with patient care priorities, service needs and risk management requirements. Maintain clinical pharmacy service standards and demonstrate professional accountability to patients, colleagues and the wider profession. Maintain educational data and contribute to workforce planning, performance monitoring and service reporting. Represent pharmacy in Trust-wide, regional and national education and workforce development activities, contributing to the sharing and development of best practice. To support statutory and mandatory training and appraisals at the DMH site as needed Academic Role (KCL) To liaise with the clinical staff to facilitate undergraduate teaching at the KCH base. To act as co-ordinator where KCH Trust staff deliver undergraduate teaching to KCL students. To act as a professional role model to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Provide leadership and contribute to and develop the established KCL undergraduate or postgraduate pharmacy courses. To assist in academic administrative duties such as examinations, curriculum development, careers advice and pastoral care. To be a personal tutor for students on the MPharm programme. To participate in education and training programmes to develop skills as part of a commitment to continuing education and the concept of lifelong learning. Working with our training partners to implement and innovate undergraduate and post graduate pharmacy placements cross-site. Design, deliver and assess elements of the MPharm programme including the Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). To act as Professional lead for one year of the KCL MPharm programme. Work with pharmacy staff hosting placement students to develop their skills in education, identifying the training needs of pharmacy staff in order to undertake the roles required. To design and supervise undergraduate research projects as appropriate. To support the admissions process through undertaking candidate interviews. For full details please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm (Masters Degree)
• Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience
• Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete

Desirable

• Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice
• Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements
• Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies
• Experience of assessing and supervising trainees

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Be able to implement and manage change
• Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential MPharm (Masters Degree) Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council) Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification / experience Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete Desirable Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy Knowledge and Experience Essential Specialist knowledge and skills relevant to area of practice Eligible to be a trainee pharmacist designated supervisor as per the GPhC requirements Appropriate post registration experience in hospital Pharmacy or equivalent area of practice with assessed competencies Experience of assessing and supervising trainees Desirable Experience of delivering training and education at undergraduate and postgraduate level Be able to implement and manage change Be able to provide highly complex Information on medicines use, clinical pharmacy and financial issues to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill and King's College London

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and King's College London Waterloo Campus

London

SE5 9RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Pharmacist Chester Hospital | Nursing | Permanant | Part Time | Competitive Salary depending on experience 15 hours per week Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you.

Main duties of the job

As a Pharmacist, you will: Join our talented multidisciplinary team Be the trusted Medicines Management Lead for our hospital Deliver high-quality clinical care and advice where it's needed Offer services to a range of departments, including the pre-assessment clinic, outpatient department, ward and theatres

About us

Chester, The Grosvenor Hospital The Grosvenor Hospital has remained a leading hospital in Chester since 1975. We work within the heart of our community to deliver a comprehensive range of treatments and services delivered by our wonderful team of clinicians and support staff. Our hospital is a modern environment with a new theatre suite and day care unit and holds the highest standards for patient care where staff ratios are not compromised. Care delivered the way it should be.

Job summary

Hilary Cottage Surgery is nestled in the South Cotswolds. A small surgery with around 40 staff, this part time role is a great opportunity to work in a primary care setting as an independent prescriber.

If you want to work in a General Practice, where we enjoy what we do, work well together, and work hard for our patients - as well as having a nice drive through the countryside to get to work, Hilary Cottage Surgery is the place to be!

Your role here will be to work alongside the GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide expertise in clinical pharmacy, medicines optimisation and safety which will include undertaking structured medication reviews. You will provide leadership for medicines use to ensure patients experience high quality patient care that will improve health outcomes and efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely expertise including telephone contact with patients.

The main duties and responsibilities will include performing remote medication reviews, support management of patients with long-term conditions, undertake medicines reconciliation, provide telephone consultations, repeat prescription standardisation, implementation and management, drug monitoring management, and clinical audits.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

Action medication adjustments following hospital discharge summaries and identifying and rectifying unexplained changes to ensure patients are supported and receive correct medications and deal with any queries.

Manage medication reviews with patients by telephone and make recommendations for prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care. Medication reviews for patients who are regular A+E, Urgent Care Centre or hospital attenders.

Carry out clinical audits to review patients on high-risk medications and monitor prescribing against local and national guidelines.

Make recommendations for medicine switches and support staff with medicine related queries.

Work with the prescribing lead to review repeat prescribing policy. Make necessary changes and interventions for re-authorisation of long-term medications.

Management of repeat prescribing and management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required.

Promote and increase uptake and utilisation of electronic repeat Dispensing (eRD) and Electronic Prescribing (EPS) in line with defined targets.

Assist the practice to achieve QOF and Enhances Service objectives/ targets.

Provide advice and support to patients in the use of medicines.

About us

Our practice team are here to provide patients with a professional and caring healthcare experience. We run many clinics and offer a wide variety of other medical services such as antenatal and postnatal care, childhood vaccinations and minor surgery.

We are continually monitoring our standards of service and striving to improve them.

To find out more about the practice, the people, and the services we offer, please visit www.fairfordsurgery.co.uk

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

A0469-26-0014

Job locations

Keble Lawns

Fairford

Gloucestershire

GL7 4BQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary:

To work alongside the GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide expertise in clinical pharmacy, medicines optimisation and safety which will include undertaking structured medication reviews. You will provide leadership for medicines use to ensure patients experience high quality patient care that will improve health outcomes and efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely expertise including telephone contact with patients.

The main duties and responsibilities will include performing face-to-face and remote medication reviews, support management of patients with long-term conditions, undertake medicines reconciliation, provide telephone consultations, repeat prescription standardization, implementation and management, drug monitoring management, and clinical audits.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice

Action medication adjustments following receipt of hospital discharge summaries and identifying and rectifying unexplained changes to ensure that patients are supported and receive the correct medications and deal with any queries as they arise.

Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients by telephone and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care. Medication reviews for patients who are regular A+E, Urgent Care Centre or hospital attenders.

Carry out clinical audits to review patients on high-risk medications and monitor prescribing against local and national guidelines. Analyse and present results to highlight areas for improvement.

Make recommendations for medicine switches and support clinical & dispensary staff with medicine related queries.

Work with the prescribing lead to review repeat prescribing policy. Make necessary changes and interventions for re-authorisation of long-term medications.

Management of repeat prescribing and management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma, mental health and diabetes.

Promote and increase uptake and utilisation of electronic repeat Dispensing (eRD) and Electronic Prescribing (EPS) in line with local & National targets.

Assist the practice to achieve QOF and Enhances Service objectives/ targets.

Provide advice and support to patients in the use of medicines.

Knowledge, skills and experience required

Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Must be a qualified independent prescriber or working towards

Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.

Recognise priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate.

Able to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.

Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

Administration and professional responsibilities

Lead on and develop elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience.

Contribute proactively to ensure optimal medicines usage by patients and healthcare professionals.

Contribute to ongoing development and service improvements in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice Team

Ensure accurate and legible notes are recorded in the patients computer record

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient care

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad-hoc reports and audits

Attend and participate in Practice meetings as requested

PCN objective such as IIF and practice priorities such as QoF and CQC requirements

Delivering a quality service

• Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
• Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
• Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, audit and formal evaluation
• Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes
• Support and participate in shared learning across the practice
• Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory requirements

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Be punctual and professional in manner

Communication

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating

Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication

Maintain effective communication within the practice and with external stakeholders

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in an annual appraisal
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health or other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a

business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Any breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary proceedings

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
• Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
• Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
• Reporting potential risks identified
• Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Safeguarding

You have a responsibility to follow the principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children in accordance with Practice policy.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit. Undertake distribution of results of investigations, and workflow correspondence as appropriate, when required

General

To cooperate in all matters with the other members of the Practice Team with a view to ensuring a productive and happy atmosphere, greater job satisfaction for all concerned and, above all, ever-improving patient care.

This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There may be other duties and requirements associated with your post and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable requests made by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Job description Job responsibilities Job summary:To work alongside the GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide expertise in clinical pharmacy, medicines optimisation and safety which will include undertaking structured medication reviews. You will provide leadership for medicines use to ensure patients experience high quality patient care that will improve health outcomes and efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely expertise including telephone contact with patients. The main duties and responsibilities will include performing face-to-face and remote medication reviews, support management of patients with long-term conditions, undertake medicines reconciliation, provide telephone consultations, repeat prescription standardization, implementation and management, drug monitoring management, and clinical audits.Job Responsibilities:Clinical Practice Action medication adjustments following receipt of hospital discharge summaries and identifying and rectifying unexplained changes to ensure that patients are supported and receive the correct medications and deal with any queries as they arise. Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients by telephone and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care. Medication reviews for patients who are regular A+E, Urgent Care Centre or hospital attenders. Carry out clinical audits to review patients on high-risk medications and monitor prescribing against local and national guidelines. Analyse and present results to highlight areas for improvement. Make recommendations for medicine switches and support clinical & dispensary staff with medicine related queries. Work with the prescribing lead to review repeat prescribing policy. Make necessary changes and interventions for re-authorisation of long-term medications. Management of repeat prescribing and management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma, mental health and diabetes. Promote and increase uptake and utilisation of electronic repeat Dispensing (eRD) and Electronic Prescribing (EPS) in line with local & National targets. Assist the practice to achieve QOF and Enhances Service objectives/ targets. Provide advice and support to patients in the use of medicines. Knowledge, skills and experience required Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Must be a qualified independent prescriber or working towards Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice. Recognise priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate. Able to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct. Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.Administration and professional responsibilities Lead on and develop elements of the clinical pharmacy service to improve the patient experience. Contribute proactively to ensure optimal medicines usage by patients and healthcare professionals. Contribute to ongoing development and service improvements in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice Team Ensure accurate and legible notes are recorded in the patients computer record Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient care Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad-hoc reports and audits Attend and participate in Practice meetings as requested PCN objective such as IIF and practice priorities such as QoF and CQC requirementsDelivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Deliver care according to NICE guidelines and evidence-based care Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, audit and formal evaluation Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes Support and participate in shared learning across the practice Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory requirements Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Be punctual and professional in mannerCommunication Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication within the practice and with external stakeholdersPersonal/Professional DevelopmentThe post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual appraisal Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health or other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Any breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary proceedingsHealth & SafetyThe post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Reporting potential risks identified Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children SafeguardingYou have a responsibility to follow the principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children in accordance with Practice policy.Equality and DiversityThe post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.Contribution to the Implementation of Services:The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit. Undertake distribution of results of investigations, and workflow correspondence as appropriate, when requiredGeneralTo cooperate in all matters with the other members of the Practice Team with a view to ensuring a productive and happy atmosphere, greater job satisfaction for all concerned and, above all, ever-improving patient care. This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There may be other duties and requirements associated with your post and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable requests made by the Partners or the Practice Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Pharmacy. Independent Prescriber

Experience

Desirable

• Previously worked in a patient facing role
• Previous experience of Primary Care

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Bachelor of Pharmacy. Independent Prescriber Experience Desirable Previously worked in a patient facing role Previous experience of Primary Care

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).

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

Hilary Cottage Surgery

Address

Keble Lawns

Fairford

Gloucestershire

GL7 4BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fairfordsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hilary Cottage Surgery

Address

Keble Lawns

Fairford

Gloucestershire

GL7 4BQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.fairfordsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

APEX Primary Care Network are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to cover a temporary maternity leave, this position is raised for 5 months but may be a little longer.

Pharmacy technicians play a very important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. The pharmacy technician will provide support to the network as a whole and each member practice as needed. The aim is to improve the quality of prescribing and patient outcomes across the network through high quality medicines review and optimisation.

Main duties of the job

Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, and technical and administrative categories; supporting improvements to maximize safe, cost effective prescribing and achieve the best clinical outcomes for patients. The post holder will be involved in many aspects of medicines management and be supported and developed in this role by the PCN clinical and Pharmacy Teams.

These will be very patient focused roles, in the first instance with an emphasis on improving processes to reduce any risks with medicines and enhance the patient experience especially at interfaces of care; as well as ongoing monitoring and supply of medication. Whilst based in primary care, there will be clear links to our inpatient and dispensary teams based in Lincoln.

We deliver services to working-age adults, the elderly, children and young people, those with learning disabilities and forensic services. We envisage the roles will become embedded within community teams delivering medicines management services for their patients and supporting the repeat prescription of medicine under shared care arrangements, working alongside a pharmacist and other healthcare professionals. Previous primary care experience is not essential as training will be provided.

This post requires the post holder to frequently travel to various locations.

About us

APEX PCN takes a positive and proactive approach to support staff in their personal development and is embedding a Talent Management approach within the PCN, with the vision of helping people to be as good as they can be.

These are exciting times at APEX PCN as we expand our Medicines Optimisation services across the organisation. If you are a Pharmacy Technician experienced in or interested in advancing your career, these could be the posts for you, as we transform our medicines related services for our community/primary care patients.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A4325-26-0011

Job locations

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Boultham Park Road

Lincoln

LN6 7SS

United Kingdom

Moor Lane

North Hykeham

Lincoln

LN6 9AY

United Kingdom

The Woodland Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

LN60QQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title: Pharmacy Technician

Reports to: PCN Pharmacist

GP Partners

JOB SUMMARY

To support the Practice Pharmacist to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.

Assist the Practice Pharmacist and the GP Partnership to provide medication services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• To support, train and oversee the administrative staff involved in the preparation of repeat prescriptions and to participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing
• To support the administration staff with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly
• To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols /Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems
• To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
• To participate in medication audits
• To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the ICB
• To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing
• To support the PCN Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness
• To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement
• To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols
• To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate
• To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required
• To act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services

Responsibility for administration

• Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate
• Computer data entry, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures
• Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients , other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers
• Helping to maintain a positive and patient focussed culture
• Helping to maintain a positive and supportive culture across the whole of the practice team
• Other administration duties as required

Staff Management

• To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administration staff/ prescribing staff as required

Patient Services

Provide telephone and patient facing medicines support for patients

Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in care homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give medicines advice and information

To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicines awareness projects throughout the year.

Assist the Partnership with the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets.

To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicines management team and all other health professionals in the implementation of rational cost effective prescribing.

To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.

To be innovative and demonstrate a commitment to improve skills and abilities in self and others with regard to patient services.

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & safety:

The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines

Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines

Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Use and monitoring of the correct use of Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning and infection control

Responsible for correct hand hygiene of self and others

Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols within the team

Active observation of current working practices across the team in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills across the full range of infection control and patient processes

Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to own role in infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.

Safe management of sharps procedures, including use, storage and disposal

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management

Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised

Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers

Undertaking periodic infection control training

Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards

Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection

Spillage control procedures, management and training

Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance

Maintenance of sterile environments

Correct cleaning of equipment used for near patient testing, such as blood glucose monitoring equipment, using the manufacturers instructions as appropriate

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Please see supporting information for full Job Description

Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTIONPost Title: Pharmacy Technician Reports to: PCN Pharmacist GP Partners JOB SUMMARYTo support the Practice Pharmacist to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.Assist the Practice Pharmacist and the GP Partnership to provide medication services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. Job Responsibilities To support, train and oversee the administrative staff involved in the preparation of repeat prescriptions and to participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions in order to ensure high quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing To support the administration staff with medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols /Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems To provide advice to GPs, staff and patients in changes to prescribing in order to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness To participate in medication audits To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the ICB To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing To support the PCN Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate To assist in the submission of claims for personally administered drugs as required To act as a link between practice and local community and hospital pharmacy services Responsibility for administration Taking messages and passing on information as appropriate Computer data entry, processing and recording information in accordance with practice procedures Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients , other team members and associated healthcare professionals and providers Helping to maintain a positive and patient focussed culture Helping to maintain a positive and supportive culture across the whole of the practice team Other administration duties as required Staff Management To provide supervision, training and professional leadership to the practice administration staff/ prescribing staff as required Patient Services Provide telephone and patient facing medicines support for patients Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in care homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. To present at patient group meetings or other appropriate events to give medicines advice and information To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicines awareness projects throughout the year. Assist the Partnership with the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets. To prepare evidence based resources and information to support the medicines management team and all other health professionals in the implementation of rational cost effective prescribing. To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. To be innovative and demonstrate a commitment to improve skills and abilities in self and others with regard to patient services. CommunicationThe post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.Confidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriatelyIn the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidentialInformation relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive dataHealth & safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use and monitoring of the correct use of Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning and infection control Responsible for correct hand hygiene of self and others Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols within the team Active observation of current working practices across the team in relation to infection control, cleanliness and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / training needs are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient process Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills across the full range of infection control and patient processes Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to own role in infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansing facilities, wipes etc. are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate. Safe management of sharps procedures, including use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correcting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Correct cleaning of equipment used for near patient testing, such as blood glucose monitoring equipment, using the manufacturers instructions as appropriate Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Please see supporting information for full Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine
• Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine
• Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
• Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view.
• Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing.
• Able to use SystmOne.
• Ability to work from home on some occasions where tasks allow.
• Please see supporting information for full Person Specification.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s) An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation. Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of evidence based medicine Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s) Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation Desirable Evidence of knowledge of Primary Care Networks and General Practice including an understanding of the GP Five Year Forward view. Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of PCN and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality. An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing. Able to use SystmOne. Ability to work from home on some occasions where tasks allow. Please see supporting information for full Person Specification.

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).

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

APEX Primary Care Network

Address

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.birchwoodmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

APEX Primary Care Network

Address

Birchwood Medical Practice

Jasmin Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.birchwoodmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Springwood Surgery are looking for a Practice Clinical Pharmacist to help us enhance the care of our patients. We were early proponents of the benefits of bringing an expert in medicines into the care of our patients and were the first to develop a prescribing Pharmacist-led chronic disease clinic within our PCN.

We are now wanting to bring that expertise in-house and expand the reach of an expert in medicines into the care of our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist who will help us to realise our vision of high-quality evidence-based prescribing for all of our patients.

We are simultaneously recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician and our vision is for the two roles to support each other and provide a comprehensive in-house Medicines service.

Interest/experience/qualifications in Diabetes management would be advantageous, however we have the time and skills to train the right candidate if needed.

Please note that depending on if we receive a high number of applicants, this job advert may shut earlier than 27/10/2026.

To arrange an informal discussion or visit the Practice, please contact Danielle Adams (Practice Manager)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. This may be face to face in surgery, patients homes, care homes, via telephone consultation or via online working.

They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).

They may run minor ailment clinics in surgery as appropriate for a pharmacy led clinic.

About us

Springwood Surgery is a thriving semi-rural practice providing care to approximately 7,500 patients in the beautiful market town of Guisborough on the edge of the North York Moors. We have a friendly and supportive team of six GP Partners, two salaried GPs, a highly-trained and skilled nursing team, excellent Practice Manager and effective administrative team.

We are supported by a wider multidisciplinary team provided by our PCN - including a Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner Service, Care Coordinators, and Social Prescribing Link Workers.

We are an established and active training practice. Three of our GPs are GP Trainers, two of these are Training Programme Directors for the Durham & Tees Valley GP Training Programme. We provide placements for GP Specialty Trainees, Foundation Doctors and Undergraduate Medical Education (Years 3, 4 and 5 from Newcastle University). One of our GPs is a Medical tutor for CPPE.

We use SystmOne including Ardens and AnalyseRx. Our last CQC assessment was good in all areas. Our Surgery premises have recently undergone a full renovation. We are a member of East Cleveland Group PCN and one of our GPs is the Clinical Director of the PCN.

Job summary

Springwood Surgery are looking for a Practice Pharmacy Technician to help us enhance the care of our patients. We were early proponents of the benefits of bringing medicines experts into the care of our patients and were the first to develop a Technician-led Inhaler Technique clinic and Technician-led Flu Vaccination clinic within our PCN.

We are now wanting to consolidate that expertise in-house and expand the reach of medicines specialist into the care of our patients. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician who will help us to realise our vision of high-quality evidence-based prescribing for all of our patients.

We are simultaneously recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist and our vision is for the two roles to support each other and provide a comprehensive in-house medicines service.

Please note that depending on if we receive a high number of applicants, this job advert may shut earlier than 27/10/2026.

To arrange an informal discussion or visit the Practice, please contact Danielle Adams (Practice Manager)

Main duties of the job

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.

To ensure compliance with appropriate medicines legislation.

To provide a safe and specialist clinical pharmacy service to patients, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About us

Springwood Surgery is a thriving semi-rural practice providing care to approximately 7,500 patients in the beautiful market town of Guisborough on the edge of the North York Moors. We have a friendly and supportive team of six GP Partners, two salaried GPs, a highly-trained and skilled nursing team, excellent Practice Manager and effective administrative team.

We are supported by a wider multidisciplinary team provided by our PCN - including a Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner, Mental Health Practitioner Service, Care Coordinators, and Social Prescribing Link Workers.

We are an established and active training practice. Three of our GPs are GP Trainers, two of these are Training Programme Directors for the Durham & Tees Valley GP Training Programme. We provide placements for GP Specialty Trainees, Foundation Doctors and Undergraduate Medical Education (Years 3,4 and 5 from Newcastle University). One of our GPs is a Medical tutor for CPPE.

We use SystmOne including Ardens and AnalyseRx. Our last CQC assessment was good in all areas. Our Surgery premises have recently undergone a full renovation. We are a member of East Cleveland Group PCN and one of our GPs is the Clinical Director of the PCN.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,000 to £30,000 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0475-26-0003

Job locations

Rectory Lane

Guisborough

Cleveland

TS14 7DJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertaking medication reviews, including reviews to ensure adherence to monitoring and shared care protocols.

Ensuring patient safety when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of prescribed medicines.

Inform patients regarding changes to their medicines in a professional manner and have the capacity to support and reassure patients when necessary, dealing with any issues or concerns that may arise within the boundaries of the post.

To assess and facilitate patient concordance with prescribed medicines.To record all relevant pharmaceutical information in patient's medical notes and interventions in line with practice policy.

Carry out housekeeping whilst in patient records e.g. dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation.

Conduct appropriate clinical/physical assessments e.g. BP, pulse and pulse oximetry (within approved competence)

Provide vaccinations within scope of practice and under suitable direction.

Analyse and interpret prescribing data from a range of sources.

Support improvements in clinical care through regular practice-based audit and implementing change.

Liaise with Clinical Pharmacist, GPs & Community Pharmacists on issues regarding medication supply.

Deal with medication related queries from patients and staff on a day-to-day basis.

Assist practice with MHRA drug alerts, where appropriate and within levels of competence. Working with the practice to ensure actions are undertaken over an appropriate time frame and to advise on any medication changes that occur as a result.

Promote cost-effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with national and local guidance.

Develop good working relationships within the practice to engage stakeholders in effective and cost-efficient prescribing practice.

Communicate with the wider multidisciplinary team on issues of medication supply.

To take the lead to provide prescribers with reports and interpretations of prescribing data, to help support them in achieving cost effective use of medicines and to facilitate change where necessary.

To contribute to investigations or significant events that are medication related.

Communicate complex, highly sensitive information with potential barriers to understanding.

To undertake thorough reasoned analysis on possible medications switches which maintain the quality of therapy of the original drug with a lower average unit cost.

To undertake analyses of prescribing processes which maintain or increase patient safety but also eliminate waste and duplication.

Ensure working practice follows all current data protection requirements, i.e. Caldicott, Data Protection Act, local Confidentiality Agreements, etc.

Collate information, including converting raw prescribing data into meaningful graphs, reports etc. to disseminate at education sessions.

To use relevant IT system(s) to accurately record activity / data as appropriate for job role within an agreed time frame.

To support the implementation and active development of a wide range of medicines management Standard Operating Policies (SOPs), requiring good knowledge of the relevant policies.

Promoting the use of SOPs/good practice guides to support system improvements within the team and General Practice. E.g. Develop a repeat prescribing SOPs

Assist all healthcare professionals who use medicines, through the delivery of technical services, to promote cost effective use of medicines. This involves the monitoring of medicines usage and their trends. Audits of patients to ensure appropriate cost-effective prescribing and adherence of prescribers to local formularies/guidelines.

Implement appropriate changes to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective and evidence-based prescribing within the patient medication records.

Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources in course of work.

To work with all of the health and social care professions to ensure there is sound practice and understanding of patient medication supply issues.

To be involved in the training of staff who use medicines around the technical aspects of safe and cost-effective medicine usage.

The work is of a wide variety and prioritisation of workload will be required.

To contribute to sage transfer of care and planning for the patient. To work with patient's GP and pharmacists to expedite efficient and seamless discharges/out-patient correspondence in an effective and efficient way.

To participate in continuing professional development/review and annual appraisal, facilitated using Personal Development Plans. Including a review of what aspects of your role are being done well, and the identification of any areas for development.

To contribute, under the direction of senior pharmacy staff, to the training/supervision of other NHS staff including foundation/pre-registration and pharmacy undergraduates.

Checks and enters patient details on computerised records system from prescriptions or clinic letters prepared by other health care professionals.

Creates prescribing activity spreadsheets/databases to support patient monitoring, audit and quality improvement projects.

Utilises different electronic prescribing tools to identify patients at risk

Undertake continuing professional development as required by GPhC for continued registration.

Undertake CPPE 15-month Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway (PCPEP) or other accredited postgraduate qualifications relevant to general practice as required and if not already completed.

To support the development of skills and knowledge of new team members and pre-registration trainees.

To provide ad hoc training sessions for staff on medicines SOPs.

On-going training of practice staff on safe management of medicines.

Undertake surveys or audits to improve patient care and quality of work performed by self and other team members.

To provide regular monthly audits of medications used in General Practice and to provide feedback on safe medication use.

Job description Job responsibilities Undertaking medication reviews, including reviews to ensure adherence to monitoring and shared care protocols.Ensuring patient safety when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of prescribed medicines.Inform patients regarding changes to their medicines in a professional manner and have the capacity to support and reassure patients when necessary, dealing with any issues or concerns that may arise within the boundaries of the post.To assess and facilitate patient concordance with prescribed medicines.To record all relevant pharmaceutical information in patient's medical notes and interventions in line with practice policy.Carry out housekeeping whilst in patient records e.g. dose optimisation and medicines synchronisation.Conduct appropriate clinical/physical assessments e.g. BP, pulse and pulse oximetry (within approved competence)Provide vaccinations within scope of practice and under suitable direction.Analyse and interpret prescribing data from a range of sources.Support improvements in clinical care through regular practice-based audit and implementing change.Liaise with Clinical Pharmacist, GPs & Community Pharmacists on issues regarding medication supply.Deal with medication related queries from patients and staff on a day-to-day basis.Assist practice with MHRA drug alerts, where appropriate and within levels of competence. Working with the practice to ensure actions are undertaken over an appropriate time frame and to advise on any medication changes that occur as a result.Promote cost-effective, safe, evidence-based prescribing in accordance with national and local guidance.Develop good working relationships within the practice to engage stakeholders in effective and cost-efficient prescribing practice.Communicate with the wider multidisciplinary team on issues of medication supply.To take the lead to provide prescribers with reports and interpretations of prescribing data, to help support them in achieving cost effective use of medicines and to facilitate change where necessary.To contribute to investigations or significant events that are medication related.Communicate complex, highly sensitive information with potential barriers to understanding.To undertake thorough reasoned analysis on possible medications switches which maintain the quality of therapy of the original drug with a lower average unit cost.To undertake analyses of prescribing processes which maintain or increase patient safety but also eliminate waste and duplication.Ensure working practice follows all current data protection requirements, i.e. Caldicott, Data Protection Act, local Confidentiality Agreements, etc.Collate information, including converting raw prescribing data into meaningful graphs, reports etc. to disseminate at education sessions.To use relevant IT system(s) to accurately record activity / data as appropriate for job role within an agreed time frame.To support the implementation and active development of a wide range of medicines management Standard Operating Policies (SOPs), requiring good knowledge of the relevant policies.Promoting the use of SOPs/good practice guides to support system improvements within the team and General Practice. E.g. Develop a repeat prescribing SOPsAssist all healthcare professionals who use medicines, through the delivery of technical services, to promote cost effective use of medicines. This involves the monitoring of medicines usage and their trends. Audits of patients to ensure appropriate cost-effective prescribing and adherence of prescribers to local formularies/guidelines.Implement appropriate changes to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective and evidence-based prescribing within the patient medication records.Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources in course of work.To work with all of the health and social care professions to ensure there is sound practice and understanding of patient medication supply issues.To be involved in the training of staff who use medicines around the technical aspects of safe and cost-effective medicine usage.The work is of a wide variety and prioritisation of workload will be required.To contribute to sage transfer of care and planning for the patient. To work with patient's GP and pharmacists to expedite efficient and seamless discharges/out-patient correspondence in an effective and efficient way.To participate in continuing professional development/review and annual appraisal, facilitated using Personal Development Plans. Including a review of what aspects of your role are being done well, and the identification of any areas for development.To contribute, under the direction of senior pharmacy staff, to the training/supervision of other NHS staff including foundation/pre-registration and pharmacy undergraduates.Checks and enters patient details on computerised records system from prescriptions or clinic letters prepared by other health care professionals.Creates prescribing activity spreadsheets/databases to support patient monitoring, audit and quality improvement projects.Utilises different electronic prescribing tools to identify patients at riskUndertake continuing professional development as required by GPhC for continued registration.Undertake CPPE 15-month Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway (PCPEP) or other accredited postgraduate qualifications relevant to general practice as required and if not already completed.To support the development of skills and knowledge of new team members and pre-registration trainees.To provide ad hoc training sessions for staff on medicines SOPs.On-going training of practice staff on safe management of medicines.Undertake surveys or audits to improve patient care and quality of work performed by self and other team members.To provide regular monthly audits of medications used in General Practice and to provide feedback on safe medication use.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as SystmOne
• Recent experience within comparable role in General Practice

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication
• skills, both verbal and written
• Good IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy
• environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Motivational & negotiation skills
• Time management skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
• Experience of audit and
• quality improvement
• Self-motivated, able to work collaboratively and
• independently
• Ability to work flexibly with the ability to travel between sites and undertake domiciliary visits. Clean/valid driving licence

Desirable

• People management
• Ability to make decisions
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• Awareness of Medicines Management agenda
• Experience in delivering Clinical Research activity

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Medicines reconciliation certificate or equivalent

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as SystmOne Recent experience within comparable role in General Practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Good IT skills Good organisational skills Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment Ability to work as part of a team Motivational & negotiation skills Time management skills. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work Experience of audit and quality improvement Self-motivated, able to work collaboratively and independently Ability to work flexibly with the ability to travel between sites and undertake domiciliary visits. Clean/valid driving licence Desirable People management Ability to make decisions Understanding of clinical governance and risk management Awareness of Medicines Management agenda Experience in delivering Clinical Research activity Qualifications Essential Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician Desirable Medicines reconciliation certificate or equivalent

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).

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

SPRINGWOOD SURGERY

Address

Rectory Lane

Guisborough

Cleveland

TS14 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.springwoodsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

SPRINGWOOD SURGERY

Address

Rectory Lane

Guisborough

Cleveland

TS14 7DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.springwoodsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Join Our Growing Pharmacy Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacy Technician to join our established pharmacy team of 3 Clinical Pharmacists and 2 Pharmacy Technicians working across Putnoe Medical Centre and Linden Road Surgery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Primary Care team delivering high-quality care in line with the ambitions of the NHS Long Term Plan, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), and the development of Neighbourhood Health Services. Working within a large multidisciplinary team, you will help improve patient outcomes, support medicines optimisation initiatives, reduce health inequalities, and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable prescribing.

As a key member of our pharmacy team, you will work closely with GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Community Pharmacies, Secondary Care colleagues and wider Primary Care Network services to ensure patients receive the maximum benefit from their medicines.

Main duties of the job

Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation services.

Undertake medication switches in accordance with approved local and national prescribing guidance, reviewing records, implementing changes, and communicating appropriately with patients.

Support medicines reconciliation and optimisation following hospital discharge and other care transitions.

Carry out patient record housekeeping activities including dose optimisation, medicines synchronisation and coding improvements.

Identify and reduce prescribing risks through clinical system searches, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in implementing NICE guidance, NHS priorities, local formularies and Integrated Care Board ICB medicines optimisation initiatives.

Promote shared decision-making and support patients to understand and gain maximum benefit from their medicines.

Improve repeat prescribing systems and associated administrative processes.

Promote and support Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), NHS App functionality, online ordering systems and other digital healthcare initiatives.

Support the implementation of technological solutions that improve patient access, safety and efficiency.

Contribute to reducing avoidable medicines waste and improving prescribing sustainability.

About us

Putnoe Medical Centre and Linden Road Surgery are well-established GP practices serving the Bedford community and are proud members of the East Bedford Primary Care Network.

Together, we care for a diverse patient population of approximately 26,000 patients and are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, patient-centred healthcare. We work closely with local health and care partners to provide integrated services that improve outcomes and support healthier lives.

Putnoe Medical Centre is a large teaching and training practice with a strong reputation for innovation, multidisciplinary working and service development. The practice also hosts a highly regarded Nurse-Led Walk-In Centre providing urgent care seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Our vision is to deliver outstanding neighbourhood healthcare through collaboration, prevention, digital innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring our patients receive the right care, at the right time, from the right professional.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2243-26-0002

Job locations

Putnoe Medical Centre

93 Queens Drive

Putnoe

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation services.

Undertake medication switches in accordance with approved local and national prescribing guidance, reviewing records, implementing changes, and communicating appropriately with patients.

Support medicines reconciliation and optimisation following hospital discharge and other care transitions.

Carry out patient record housekeeping activities including dose optimisation, medicines synchronisation and coding improvements.

Identify and reduce prescribing risks through clinical system searches, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in implementing NICE guidance, NHS priorities, local formularies and Integrated Care Board ICB medicines optimisation initiatives.

Promote shared decision-making and support patients to understand and gain maximum benefit from their medicines.

Improve repeat prescribing systems and associated administrative processes.

Promote and support Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), NHS App functionality, online ordering systems and other digital healthcare initiatives.

Support the implementation of technological solutions that improve patient access, safety and efficiency.

Contribute to reducing avoidable medicines waste and improving prescribing sustainability.

Job description Job responsibilities Support the Clinical Pharmacists and wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective and person-centred medicines optimisation services.Undertake medication switches in accordance with approved local and national prescribing guidance, reviewing records, implementing changes, and communicating appropriately with patients.Support medicines reconciliation and optimisation following hospital discharge and other care transitions.Carry out patient record housekeeping activities including dose optimisation, medicines synchronisation and coding improvements.Identify and reduce prescribing risks through clinical system searches, audits and quality improvement initiatives.Assist in implementing NICE guidance, NHS priorities, local formularies and Integrated Care Board ICB medicines optimisation initiatives.Promote shared decision-making and support patients to understand and gain maximum benefit from their medicines.Improve repeat prescribing systems and associated administrative processes.Promote and support Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD), NHS App functionality, online ordering systems and other digital healthcare initiatives.Support the implementation of technological solutions that improve patient access, safety and efficiency.Contribute to reducing avoidable medicines waste and improving prescribing sustainability.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
• Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
• Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
• Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others
• Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with GPhC
• BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
• Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature. e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics (desirable)
• Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
• Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of general practice and evidence based medicine
• An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets
• Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
• Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing
• Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation

Desirable

• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential)
• Understand the aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice pilot sites
• Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data
• Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily
• Able to effectively manage allocated resources
• Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
• Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

Person Specification Experience Essential Works effectively independently and as a member of a team Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response Self-motivated and proactive Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required Independently mobile to be able to work across several sites and travel to meet with stakeholders Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills Qualifications Essential Professional registration with GPhC BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature. e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics (desirable) Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of general practice and evidence based medicine An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s) Awareness of GP budget-management and funding systems to enable GP clinical pharmacist services to assist delivery of Federation and NHS priorities and requirements for financial balance and quality Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for the improvement of prescribing Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation Desirable Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential) Understand the aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for the Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice pilot sites Able to analyse and interpret prescribing data Has attention to detail, able to work accurately, identifying errors quickly and easily Able to effectively manage allocated resources Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines Able to think analytically; anticipating obstacles and thinking ahead; using analytical techniques to draw logical solutions to problems Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience Excellent verbal and written communication skills Influencing and negotiating skills An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues

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).

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

Linden Road Surgery

Address

Putnoe Medical Centre

93 Queens Drive

Putnoe

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://lindenroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Linden Road Surgery

Address

Putnoe Medical Centre

93 Queens Drive

Putnoe

Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK41 9JE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://lindenroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, innovative, and supportive medicines management pharmacy team as a Band 5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMT).

This post is suitable for a GPhC registered pharmacy technician wanting to move sector and from any clinical background. This roles base isHellesdon Hospital in Norwichbut travel to different sites may be required.

The ideal candidate will work closely with our pharmacists and MMTs, carrying out various medicines management activities to provide a patient-orientated, high quality and comprehensive clinical medicines management service to designated inpatient wards primarily at Hellesdon Hospital. You will hold an Accredited accuracy checking qualification and be proficient in medicines reconciliation.

You will have a flexible approach to the needs of the service and have a strong team work ethic. You must be well organised and able to prioritise your own work, have good interpersonal skills and be confident working independently, and as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team.

Please note this is a permanent position and 30 hours per week.Ideally, we would like the working hours to cover Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday with Thursday being a non working day. However, for the right candidate we might be in a position to negotiate these hours.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a team delivering clinical pharmacy services to:

• Adult mental health inpatient wards (Norwich and Kings Lynn)
• Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit (Perinatal mental health service - Norwich)
• Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (Norwich and Kings Lynn)
• Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (Norwich)
• Drug monitoring clinic (Norwich)

As a medicines management technician, you will:

• Work with other medicines management technicians and team managers to provide adequate cover for activities across dispensary and clinical services, prioritising and directing as required to ensure that optimum service delivery is maintained.
• Order medicines for stock and individual patients at ward-level in preparation for discharge using the appropriate IT systems.
• Participate in medicines management schemes on the wards including Patients Own Drugs, Self-administration, medicines reconciliation and non-stock top ups.
• Maintain a good stock control on the wards.
• Undertake patient counselling about their medicines and provide individualised information and advice about medicines to patients, carers, and other health professionals e.g., medical and nursing staff.
• Involve in discharge planning for service users ensuring a seamless medicines pathway into primary care.
• Participate in Trust wide medicines management initiatives.
• Participate in medicines management audit projects.
• Support the education and training for student pharmacy technicians and trainee pharmacists.

About us

NSFT is a forward-thinking hospital offering mental health care in Norfolk and Suffolk. We are one of the largest mental health trusts in the UK with strong links to the School of Pharmacy and Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly, and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? The Pharmacy Department is at the forefront of healthcare delivery with a strong focus on Medicines Management and Optimisation, and innovative pharmaceutical practice. We have challenges, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the coastline and countryside to Broads National Park. We're up to 2.5 hours away from London and offer excellent rail and air links across the UK and internationally. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, restaurants, shops, and theatres. We also offer top ranking schooling and affordable house price.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

246-COR8065106-B

Job locations

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more

Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY! Some of the benefits you can expect: NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• ACPT recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification.

Desirable

• BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of electronic systems used to manage medicines supply, prescribing and patient records.

Desirable

• Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.
• Experience in supervision of other staff

Experience

Essential

• Experience of development, review, and implementation of pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science /NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. ACPT recognised accuracy checking qualification - or be willing to work towards the qualification. Desirable BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Services or equivalent Skills Essential Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Knowledge of electronic systems used to manage medicines supply, prescribing and patient records. Desirable Ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff. Experience in supervision of other staff Experience Essential Experience of development, review, and implementation of pharmacy standard operating procedures (SOPs)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Join the NHS and build a rewarding career in pharmacy. As part of our skilled, innovative and caring Pharmacy Team, you will support pharmacy services across community hospitals, mental health inpatient wards, community teams and specialist clinical services throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

This developmental role offers the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications, complete workplace-based training and assessments, and develop your skills in a supportive NHS environment. We are looking for a team player with good communication skills and a commitment to improving patient care and service delivery.

This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week. There are currently no weekend, bank holiday or late-night duties, although some Saturday morning working may be required in the future. Travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire is essential. Start your NHS pharmacy career with us and gain valuable experience, training and qualifications while making a real difference to patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a pharmacy assistant, you will be part of the team, working within stores (procurement) and the dispensary to deliver a comprehensive pharmacy and medicines management service to all sites within the Trust

You will regularly visit designated clinical areas to review stock holding and provide a stock 'top up' service; dispense medication and deal with routine enquiries.

You will be required to work independently and as part of a team and must be able to travel throughout the Trust.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

The pharmacy technician (OUTPATIENT) provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

As a Pharmacist (OUTPATIENT), you will be responsible for the provision of exceptional professional pharmacy services. The focus of your role will be to act as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Senior Pharmacist, the rest of the pharmacy team and support the development of the business. You will help in ensuring a high quality patient and customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacies and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care across all sites.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMACIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Clinical Responsibilities

*Responsible for Patient

*Responsibility for policy and service development

*Responsibility for financial and physical resources

*Responsibility for leading and managing

*Responsibility for information resources

*Responsibility for research and development

*Educational responsibilities

*Professional responsibilities

*Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES(ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

About us

Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures andobligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to inrelation to both staff and services.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staffcontravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.81 an hour Hourly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3973-BANK

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review.

If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

Job description Job responsibilities Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review. If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL).**

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient counselling
• Completed audit and used to improve practice

Desirable

• experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration
• Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage
• Ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy
• Understands role of hospital pharmacist
• Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Accurate/meticulous

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Experience Essential Experience of patient counselling Completed audit and used to improve practice Desirable experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage Ward pharmacy experience Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy Understands role of hospital pharmacist Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs Desirable Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS. Skills and aptitudes Essential Good written communication skills Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary) Able to use initiative and work independently Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure Accurate/meticulous

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The pharmacy technician provides pharmaceutical services in the outpatient pharmacy department ensuring efficient and high quality customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be working for Royal Free London Pharmacy, a wholly owned subsidiary of the RFL Group.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacy and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care as described below.

The post holder will be mainly based at the Royal Free Hospital which is a busy and dynamic tertiary care centre.

We are looking for applicants for both band 4 and 5 Pharmacy Technician roles.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

-Clinical responsibilities

-Responsibility for patients

-Responsibility for Policy and service development

-Responsible for financial and physical resources

-Responsible for leading and managing

-Responsible for Information Resources

-Responsible for research and development

-Professional responsibilities

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES (Royal Free Hospital).**

About us

PHARMACY SERVICES

The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive Pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week.

The appointment is specifically not designated as being permanently in one place. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or more permanent basis.

Job summary

As a Pharmacist (OUTPATIENT), you will be responsible for the provision of exceptional professional pharmacy services. The focus of your role will be to act as Responsible Pharmacist, provide support to the Senior Pharmacist, the rest of the pharmacy team and support the development of the business. You will help in ensuring a high quality patient and customer experience is maintained.

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate behaviours that promote the outpatient pharmacies and Royal Free London values. This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care across all sites.

THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMACIES.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

*Clinical Responsibilities

*Responsible for Patient

*Responsibility for policy and service development

*Responsibility for financial and physical resources

*Responsibility for leading and managing

*Responsibility for information resources

*Responsibility for research and development

*Educational responsibilities

*Professional responsibilities

*Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

About us

Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.

Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.

You are responsible for ensuring that the Trust's policies, procedures andobligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to inrelation to both staff and services.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staffcontravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£21.81 an hour Hourly

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3971-BANK

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review.

If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered.

As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment.

**THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Job description Job responsibilities Job Descriptions for both the Band 6 and Band 7 positions are attached and long with the Personal Specifications for you to review. If you are successful at being shortlisted you will be invited to interview and assessed for the relevant grade offered. As part of our continued response to COVID19, we are closely following Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) guidance and the governments proposals for new mandatory COVID-19 vaccination legislation. This means that full COVID19 vaccination will be a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from1 April 2022unless exempt. This also means that by3 February 2022all such staff will need to have had their first COVID19 vaccination. We expect the need to be vaccinatedto apply tothe vast majority ofroles, although this may not be a requirement in some limited, exceptional circumstances. Should your role be identified as being within the scope of the legislation, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status (or a legitimate exemption from these requirements) as a condition of your employment. **THIS ROLE IS BASED WITHIN OUTPATIENT PHARMCIES.**

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice

Experience

Essential

• Experience of patient counselling
• Completed audit and used to improve practice

Desirable

• experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration
• Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage
• Ward pharmacy experience
• Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy
• Understands role of hospital pharmacist
• Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written communication skills
• Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary)
• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required
• Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure
• Accurate/meticulous

Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in pharmacy Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council must be in place before starting the position Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Experience Essential Experience of patient counselling Completed audit and used to improve practice Desirable experience of working in a hospital enviroment in either pre registration year or post registration Post registration hospital experience would be an advantage Ward pharmacy experience Understanding and experience of medicines reconciliation Knowledge Essential General knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice and services. This should include: Technical/aseptic services, Medicines Information, Patient services, Clinical pharmacy Understands role of hospital pharmacist Able to demonstrate the safe provision and clinically effective use of drugs Desirable Awareness of current issues facing hospital pharmacy and the NHS. Skills and aptitudes Essential Good written communication skills Computer literate including ability to use email, internet and competent use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Powerpoint Able to work quickly, accurately and consistently whilst maintaining accuracy Personal Qualities Essential Able to work as part of a team (both inter - and intra - disciplinary) Able to use initiative and work independently Confident approach but aware of own limitations and will consult when required Able to work in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure Accurate/meticulous

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

Enfield

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting time to be working in general practice and shaping the future of primary care. Brighton North and Central PCN are seeking experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our existing pharmacy team.

The post-holder will be given opportunities to shadow other healthcare professionals and be supported to develop and advance the role within the PCN pharmacy team, working both autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

We are passionate about developing the pharmacy professionals of the future and the successful candidates will be supported to enrol onto the 15-month CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for carrying out a variety of duties and roles for individual practices and the PCN and will drive medicines reconciliation and optimisation through undertaking tasks such as, but not limited to; the safe transfer of care from secondary and tertiary settings, promote and manage repeat dispensing and online ordering with the aim of reducing medicines wastage through safe and cost-effective prescribing.

The post-holder will also be involved in answering medication queries from a variety of clinicians, colleagues and patients within their scope of practice and competency, referring to clinical pharmacists as appropriate. The successful post-holders would also have the opportunity to run face-to-face clinics to undertake medicines reconciliations and take an active role in reviewing and optimising their medication.

About us

Brighton North and Central PCN is a group of four GP practices working collaboratively for our local population of approximately 42,000 patients across Brighton and Hove. We are a dynamic and supportive PCN, covering a diverse cohort of patients with a variety of demographics and health conditions, including a large student population.

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established innovative PCN pharmacy team, consisting of five clinical pharmacists and three pharmacy technicians, supported by a lead PCN pharmacist.

Aside from a large and well supported pharmacy team, the PCN also employs a plethora of other healthcare professionals to support and improve the health and wellbeing of our patients. Successful post-holders will join and work alongside this wider multidisciplinary team.

As an evolving PCN, there is the opportunity for successful candidates to work with the PCN and shape the role to suit their individual interests and the needs of the PCN population.

Job summary

Are you a qualified Clinical Pharmacist with an interest in working in Mental Health Services?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our established, friendly, and highly respected Pharmacy team at St Martin's Hospital in Canterbury on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills within mental health services while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

This role would suit pharmacists with previous mental health and hospital experience who are looking to consolidate their skills, as well as those considering a move into mental health pharmacy from another sector.

As a Clinical Pharmacist for the Trust, you will be provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post-graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy. Some of our pharmacists are qualified as independent prescribers and the opportunities to qualify and practice as prescribers will grow as our team does.

Clinical Pharmacist Benefits

Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.

Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.

Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist, and Deputy Chief Pharmacist in developing a comprehensive medicines management service to patients in the locality. Duties will include:

• Providing a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for patients receiving medium secure care at the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone.
• Developing close working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to clinical care plans.Responding to medication-related queries, providing advice on prescribing and promoting evidence-based practice.
• Discussing medication with patients and carers and developing a variety of approaches to support informed care.
• Working closely and liaising with other pharmacy colleagues in the other localities and within the community mental health teams to ensure a high-quality medicines management and optimisation service is maintained across the Trust.
• Educating colleagues (including doctors and nurses) about medicines management and medicines optimisation.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, come and join our diverse and compassionate team committed to delivering excellent care and support for service users and their loved ones.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-SS0789-F

Job locations

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy plus 1 year pre-registration training
• Registered with GPhC, with at least 3 years' experience
• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge, acquired through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology
• Member of the college of mental health pharmacy

Experience

Essential

• Interest in working in Mental Health Services
• Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics
• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Understanding of principals of Clinical Governance
• Able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Experience of working on a forensic ward or psychiatric intensive care unit

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good level of relevant clinical knowledge
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good level of interpersonal skills so as to effectively exchange complex and sensitive information
• Good level of analytical skills
• Up to date knowledge of prescribing issues in mental health
• Relevant knowledge of pharmaceutical standards of practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy plus 1 year pre-registration training Registered with GPhC, with at least 3 years' experience Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge, acquired through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience Desirable Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology Member of the college of mental health pharmacy Experience Essential Interest in working in Mental Health Services Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics Experience of hospital pharmacy Understanding of principals of Clinical Governance Able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting Desirable Experience of working on a forensic ward or psychiatric intensive care unit Knowledge and skills Essential Good level of relevant clinical knowledge Good written and verbal communication skills Good level of interpersonal skills so as to effectively exchange complex and sensitive information Good level of analytical skills Up to date knowledge of prescribing issues in mental health Relevant knowledge of pharmaceutical standards of practice

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).

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

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an IP Clinical Pharmacist, to work full time for our partner practice in Richmond, this opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Main duties of the job

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist, you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like-minded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians. Our senior clinical team support the training, development and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience up to £54,000 per Anum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0145-26-0141

Job locations

Parkshot Medical Practice

Richmond

TW92RG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
• Resolve medication-related queries
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Improve patient outcomes
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• Completed the CPPE Primary Care pathway or close to completion
• Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits for employees:

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Sick pay (In line with company policy)
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• Flexibility
• Pension scheme

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's. Resolve medication-related queries Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs Face to Face medication reviews Help to utilise skill mix Improve patient outcomes Ensure better access to healthcare Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication Educate patients on medication and disease prevention An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy Job Requirements: A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration Independent prescribing qualification Experience with EMIS or System 1 Completed the CPPE Primary Care pathway or close to completion Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits for employees: GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required) Sick pay (In line with company policy) Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader Flexibility Pension scheme The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC registration
• Independent prescribing qualification
• CPPE Pathway

Desirable

• DBS

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC registration Independent prescribing qualification CPPE Pathway Desirable DBS

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).

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

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Parkshot Medical Practice

Richmond

TW92RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Parkshot Medical Practice

Richmond

TW92RG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)