Job summary

Our Pharmacists play a key role in delivering highquality healthcare within a friendly, local GP surgery. They oversee all aspects of patients medication management, including handling repeat prescriptions, conducting medication reviews, monitoring drug therapies, and ensuring safe and effective prescribing. The role combines clinical expertise with patientfacing responsibilities and offers autonomy while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

• Manage all aspects of patients medication needs, including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, and drug monitoring.
• Provide safe, accurate, and timely prescribing and medication management.
• Maintain a personal patient list and deliver highquality clinical care.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical team to support integrated patient care.
• Work efficiently with the Pharmacist Dispenser to streamline repeat prescribing workflows.
• Contribute to shared learning within the wider pharmacist team and support continuous service improvement.
• Demonstrate strong communication, clinical judgement, and organisational skills to balance speed and accuracy in a busy primary care environment.
• Uphold professional standards, including maintaining valid GPhC registration and applying robust clinical knowledge in daily practice.

About us

Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.

We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.

We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.

We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.

Learn more atpenrosehealth.co.uk.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £52,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

603501

Job locations

Deptford Surgery

502-504 New Cross Rd

London

London

SE14 6TJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If youre a Pharmacist who loves making a real difference to patients lives, someone who enjoys working closely with people, building longterm relationships, and using your clinical skills to genuinely improve health outcomes - then you might be exactly who were looking for.

At Penrose Health, were proud to create an environment where excellent clinical care is matched with a genuinely supportive culture. Youll be joining a practice full of good people, good humour, and a team spirit that makes each day both rewarding and enjoyable. Were committed to giving our Pharmacists real autonomy, trust, and the space to grow - whether thats developing confidence in primary care, refining existing clinical skills, or expanding into new areas of practice. Here, your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your contribution makes a meaningful impact from day one.

Youll play a key role in delivering highquality patient care by managing all aspects of medication, including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, and drug monitoring. Working closely within a multidisciplinary clinical team, youll combine strong clinical judgement with patientfacing care to ensure safe, effective, and timely prescribing. This role offers autonomy, a manageable patient list, and the opportunity to contribute to service development within a collaborative primary care environment.

Job description Job responsibilities If youre a Pharmacist who loves making a real difference to patients lives, someone who enjoys working closely with people, building longterm relationships, and using your clinical skills to genuinely improve health outcomes - then you might be exactly who were looking for.At Penrose Health, were proud to create an environment where excellent clinical care is matched with a genuinely supportive culture. Youll be joining a practice full of good people, good humour, and a team spirit that makes each day both rewarding and enjoyable. Were committed to giving our Pharmacists real autonomy, trust, and the space to grow - whether thats developing confidence in primary care, refining existing clinical skills, or expanding into new areas of practice. Here, your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your contribution makes a meaningful impact from day one.Youll play a key role in delivering highquality patient care by managing all aspects of medication, including repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, and drug monitoring. Working closely within a multidisciplinary clinical team, youll combine strong clinical judgement with patientfacing care to ensure safe, effective, and timely prescribing. This role offers autonomy, a manageable patient list, and the opportunity to contribute to service development within a collaborative primary care environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in General Practice.
• Independent Prescriber qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Strong clinical knowledge of medicines, prescribing principles, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Understanding of primary care workflows (repeat prescribing, medication reviews, drug monitoring). Knowledge of patient safety, clinical governance, and prescribing best practice.

Desirable

• Familiarity with GP practice systems and processes.
• Knowledge of longterm condition management within primary care.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues
• Ability to balance speed and accuracy in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational and timemanagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider clinical team
• Clinically confident and able to apply pharmacological knowledge to patient care.

Desirable

• -Skilled in using clinical IT systems (EMIS)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration. Desirable Previous experience working in General Practice. Independent Prescriber qualification Knowledge Essential Strong clinical knowledge of medicines, prescribing principles, and therapeutic monitoring. Understanding of primary care workflows (repeat prescribing, medication reviews, drug monitoring). Knowledge of patient safety, clinical governance, and prescribing best practice. Desirable Familiarity with GP practice systems and processes. Knowledge of longterm condition management within primary care. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues Ability to balance speed and accuracy in a busy environment. Strong organisational and timemanagement skills. Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a wider clinical team Clinically confident and able to apply pharmacological knowledge to patient care. Desirable -Skilled in using clinical IT systems (EMIS)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Penrose Health

Address

Deptford Surgery

502-504 New Cross Rd

London

London

SE14 6TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Penrose Health

Address

Deptford Surgery

502-504 New Cross Rd

London

London

SE14 6TJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Purpose of the role

To provide high-quality, compassionate clinical support to patients within the practice, working closely with the nursing and GP team to deliver a range of clinical procedures, health checks, and health promotion activities. The Healthcare Assistant plays a key role in helping Penrose Health deliver outstanding, patient-first primary care.

Main duties of the job

• Providing face-to-face clinical support to patients within the practice
• Carrying out core HCA clinical duties including blood pressure checks, ECGs, phlebotomy, wound care, weight management, and NHS health checks
• Administering B12, shingles, pneumococcal and flu injections/vaccinations
• Chaperoning patients in support of the nursing and GP team
• Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and wellbeing
• Carrying out new patient health checks and other health screening
• Performing urinalysis and preparing specimens
• Undertaking long-term condition reviews where appropriate
• Gathering lifestyle data from patients
• Monitoring and recording vaccine and cold chain storage
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date clinical records
• Supporting infection control practices and equipment management
• Promoting health and wellbeing, and supporting patient education
• Managing clinical stock control, including clearing and restocking consultation rooms
• Contributing to a positive, proactive team culture

About us

Penrose Health is on a mission to deliver outstanding healthcare to every patient we serve.

We care for 75,000+ people across 9 sites in South East London, supported by a team of 200+ clinicians and staff. Our model is built on permanent, diverse teams, strong governance, and a clear focus on continuity, quality, and access.

We work closely with NHS partners to deliver a full range of services from routine checks to complex, long-term care backed by robust systems and a culture of continuous improvement.

We're proud to hold a CQC "Good" rating and consistently receive strong feedback from patients.

Learn more at penrosehealth.co.uk.