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)

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.

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).

Provide follow-up after medication changes and support post-discharge patients.

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.

Identify patients at risk of medication-related harm and implement safety measures.

Support formulary decisions and develop repeat prescribing processes.

Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation within the GP Surgery.

Analyse and present prescribing data to inform safer systems.

Deliver training on therapeutics, prescribing safety, and medicines optimisation.

Promote a learning and development culture across the team.

Support CQC requirements relating to medicines.

Contribute to public health initiatives (e.g., vaccination campaigns, smoking cessation).

Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacy technicians, community pharmacists, and hospital pharmacy teams.

Ensure safe and effective signposting and referral processes.

Please apply by sending your CV to