Primary Care Pharmacist – On-Site Role
Location: Somerset
Hours: 30 per week
Salary: Up to £50,000 pro rata (FTE, 40 hours, DoE)
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.
* 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!