Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist - GP Surgery - Summary

Location: Wellington, Somerset
Salary: Up to 58,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Part-Time/Full-Time (option to work full-time over 4 days)

Overview

The GP Surgery in Wellington, Somerset is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join its multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, safer prescribing, and clinical support across participating GP practices. The organisation offers strong support for professional development, education, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Work

• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, complex needs, and long-term conditions.
• Run face-to-face and remote clinics (e.g., asthma, COPD, minor conditions within competence).
• Support care homes and perform domiciliary reviews.
• Provide follow-up after medication changes and support post-discharge patients.

Prescribing & Medicines Management

• Manage acute and repeat prescriptions (as an Independent Prescriber if qualified).
• Perform medicines reconciliation after hospital or care-home discharge.
• Act on MHRA alerts, prescribing safety notices, and formulary updates.
• Audit compliance with NICE and local prescribing guidelines.

Medicines Optimisation & Safety

• Identify patients at risk of medication-related harm and implement safety measures.
• Lead audits and QI projects in key prescribing areas.
• Support formulary decisions and develop repeat prescribing processes.

Leadership & Service Development

• Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation within the GP Surgery.
• Contribute to pathway development and service improvement.
• Analyse and present prescribing data to inform safer systems.

Education & Training

• Deliver training on therapeutics, prescribing safety, and medicines optimisation.
• Promote a learning and development culture across the team.

Governance & Public Health

• Support CQC requirements relating to medicines.
• Contribute to public health initiatives (e.g., vaccination campaigns, smoking cessation).

Integration & Signposting

• Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacy technicians, community pharmacists, and hospital pharmacy teams.
• Ensure safe and effective signposting and referral processes.

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your CV to