Primary Care Pharmacist

Primary Care Pharmacist – On-Site Role

Location: Somerset

Hours: 30 per week

Salary: Up to £55,000 pro rata DoE (FTE, 40 hours)

The Opportunity

A skilled Primary Care Pharmacist is sought to join the multidisciplinary team at a Medical Practice in Somerset. This role offers the chance to play a key part in medicines management, pharmaceutical care, and patient outcomes within a transforming healthcare service.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide remote support, advising on medicines, repeat prescriptions, and pharmaceutical queries.

• Prescribing Support: Assist with audits, high-risk drug management, and safe prescribing practices.

• Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients’ knowledge and socio-economic factors to tailor advice.

• Prescription Management: Ensure accurate urgent medication prescribing via summary care records.

• Risk & Safety Management: Identify clinical risks and respond to health queries appropriately.

• Child & Adult Protection: Follow safeguarding protocols where concerns arise.

• Collaborative Working: Engage with the multidisciplinary team to enhance service quality.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain ethical and professional standards as set by the GPhC.

• Professional Development: Continuously enhance knowledge and contribute to service improvement.

What’s Required

• GPhC registration.

• Completed or soon-to-complete CPPE Pathway.

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.

• Strong experience in primary care.

• Expertise in medicines management and repeat prescriptions.

• Ability to manage workload efficiently.

• Familiarity with high-risk drug management and safeguarding protocols.

• Proficiency in clinical systems (EMIS).

Why Join?

• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays), increasing with service (pro-rata).

• NHS Pension with 20.6% employer contribution.

• Relocation support of Up to £8,000 

• Extra leave for work anniversaries.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.

• Special and significant event leave.

• Family-friendly policies.

• Continuous professional development.

• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle-to-work and eye care schemes.

• Access to NHS Discounts.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!