About this role
Job summary
Leesbrook Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist to play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective patient care within a supportive and forward-thinking GP practice.
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimise medicines use, improve patient outcomes, and support the delivery of NHS primary care services. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills, undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the practice.
Main duties of the job
Key areas of responsibility will include:
Conducting structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation activities. Supporting patients with long-term conditions through evidence-based prescribing and medication management. Managing medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals. Undertaking clinical medication reviews for patients in care homes and those with complex polypharmacy. Supporting prescribing safety audits, quality improvement projects, and QOF-related activities. Assisting with medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge. Promoting safe prescribing practices and contributing to clinical governance activities. Supporting the implementation of national and local NHS prescribing guidance. Working collaboratively with community pharmacies, secondary care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
About us
At Leesbrook Surgery, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, and patient-centred practice where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, ANP, Community Matron, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, and an experienced administrative and management team, all working together to provide outstanding care for our patients.
We foster a positive and inclusive working environment where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to contribute ideas and innovations that improve patient care and service delivery. We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance while promoting a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
As a GP Training Practice, we are passionate about education and professional development. We regularly support GP Registrars, medical students, and other healthcare professionals in training, creating a vibrant learning environment where knowledge sharing, mentorship, and clinical excellence are actively encouraged. This culture of learning benefits both our staff and patients and provides excellent opportunities for professional growth.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex medication needs, polypharmacy, frailty, learning disabilities, and long-term conditions. Provide clinical medication reviews to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm. Support the management of patients with chronic diseases through evidence-based prescribing and medicines optimisation. Assess, diagnose, and manage patients within their scope of competence and qualifications. Develop and implement personalised care and support plans. Identify and address medication adherence issues. Provide advice and support regarding medication use, side effects, and treatment options. Monitor high-risk medicines in accordance with local and national guidance. Support care home residents through regular medication reviews and medicines optimisation activities.
Medicines Optimisation
Promote safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing across the practice. Lead on medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments. Review repeat prescribing processes to improve safety and efficiency. Respond to prescribing queries from clinicians, patients, carers, and external healthcare providers. Support the implementation of local and national prescribing guidance. Identify opportunities to improve prescribing quality and reduce waste. Assist with formulary compliance and prescribing incentive schemes.
Prescribing Safety and Clinical Governance
Undertake prescribing audits and quality improvement projects. Monitor and action Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) alerts and safety updates. Support the practice in responding to national patient safety alerts. Identify patients at risk from medication-related problems and implement appropriate interventions. Contribute to clinical governance, risk management, and patient safety initiatives. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
Long-Term Condition Management
Support the management of patients with conditions such as:
Hypertension Diabetes Asthma COPD Cardiovascular disease Chronic kidney disease Mental health conditions Undertake medication reviews and treatment optimisation in line with national guidance and local pathways.
Multidisciplinary Team Working
Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, care coordinators, social prescribers, and administrative staff. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. Liaise with community pharmacies, hospital pharmacists, and specialist services. Provide expert medicines advice to the wider practice team. Support training and education of clinical and non-clinical staff.
Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services
Support the achievement of QOF targets through medicines optimisation and clinical interventions. Contribute to enhanced services and local commissioning initiatives. Identify and recall patients requiring review in line with contractual requirements.
Education and Training
Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development. Participate in appraisal, personal development planning, and mandatory training. Contribute to the education and supervision of trainees, students, and other healthcare professionals. Support the educational ethos of the practice as a GP Training Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualifications *Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council *Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. *Clinical Diploma. *Previous working experience in General Practice. Demonstrates and understanding of, and confirms to, relevant standards of practice. * Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management. Experience *Experience of providing patient-facing clinical pharmacy services. *Experience of conducting medication reviews and medicines optimisation interventions. * Experience of working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. *Experience of managing prescribing queries and providing evidence-based medicines information. *Experience of undertaking medication reconciliation and reviewing discharge communications. *Experience of identifying and managing medication-related risks, including high-risk medicines monitoring. *Experience of maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation. *Experience of working within clinical governance, quality improvement, or audit processes. *Experience of prioritising workload and managing competing demands effectively. *Experience of communicating effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.
Desirable
Qualifications *Ideally holds an Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification and has successfully completed the 18-month CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, or is in the final stages of completing these qualifications. Experience *Experience working in General Practice, Primary Care Network (PCN), or other primary care settings. *Experience as an Independent Prescriber. *Experience supporting Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievement. *Experience working with patients with multiple long-term conditions and complex polypharmacy. *Experience using EMIS Web, Ardens, Accurx, and Docman. *Experience supporting care homes and frailty services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Leesbrook Surgery
Address Mellor Street
Lees
Oldham
OL4 3DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leesbrooksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)