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

1. Patient Care: Provide remote support, advising on medicines, repeat prescriptions, and pharmaceutical queries.
2. Prescribing Support: Assist with audits, high-risk drug management, and safe prescribing practices.
3. Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients' knowledge and socio-economic factors to tailor advice.
4. Prescription Management: Ensure accurate urgent medication prescribing via summary care records.
5. Risk & Safety Management: Identify clinical risks and respond to health queries appropriately.
6. Child & Adult Protection: Follow safeguarding protocols where concerns arise.
7. Collaborative Working: Engage with the multidisciplinary team to enhance service quality.
8. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain ethical and professional standards as set by the GPhC.
9. Professional Development: Continuously enhance knowledge and contribute to service improvement.

1. GPhC registration.
2. Completed or soon-to-complete CPPE Pathway.
3. Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
4. Strong experience in primary care.
5. Expertise in medicines management and repeat prescriptions.
6. Ability to manage workload efficiently.
7. Familiarity with high-risk drug management and safeguarding protocols.
8. Proficiency in clinical systems (EMIS).

1. 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays), increasing with service (pro-rata).
2. NHS Pension with 20.6% employer contribution.
3. Relocation support of Up to £8,000.
4. Extra leave for work anniversaries.
5. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
6. Special and significant event leave.
7. Family-friendly policies.
8. Continuous professional development.
9. Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Cycle-to-work and eye care schemes.
11. Access to NHS Discounts.