About this role
Job summary
Clinical Pharmacist - Market Weighton Surgery - up to 37.5 hours per week
Yorkshire Health Partners (YHP), is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and progressive primary care team at Market Weighton surgery.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, improving health outcomes, and supporting medicines optimisation within a well-established GP practice serving the local community.
Working alongside GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical input, undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, and contribute to the ongoing development of services across the practice.
Although advertised as a full time role we will consider part time for the right candidate(s).
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will:
Undertake patient-facing and remote medication reviews. Manage and optimise medicines for patients with complex and long-term conditions. Support safe, evidence-based prescribing and medicines management. Conduct medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge. Provide expert medicines advice to patients and clinicians. Identify and reduce prescribing risks and improve patient safety. Lead and participate in quality improvement and prescribing initiatives. Support the delivery of QOF, medicines optimisation, and wider practice objectives. Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, secondary care, care homes, and local healthcare partners.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a pharmacist who:
Is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Holds an Independent Prescriber qualification (or is close to completion). Has experience working in primary care, GP practice, community pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy. Demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge and consultation skills. Is passionate about delivering outstanding patient-centred care. Works effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Is committed to continuous professional development and service improvement.
About us
Yorkshire Health Partners (YHP) is a GP federation working collaboratively with practices across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire to deliver high-quality, sustainable primary care services for local communities. Representing 23 GP practices and serving a combined patient population of over 320,000 people, YHP is committed to improving health outcomes through innovation, partnership working and patient-centred care.
At YHP our values are built around collaboration, compassion and continuous improvement. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive working environment where colleagues are empowered to develop professionally and contribute to service innovation. As a growing organisation we offer exciting opportunities for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference to patient care and helping shape the future of primary care services.
Market Weighton Practice is a well-established GP practice serving the residents of Market Weighton and surrounding communities. The practice is dedicated to delivering accessible, patient-focused healthcare, with a emphasis on continuity of care and community engagement. The practice works closely with partner organisations so patients benefit from integrated multidisciplinary healthcare services.
As the Practice transitions into the YHP's family, there is an exciting opportunity to help develop sustainable neighbourhood-based healthcare services while maintaining the personalised care that patients value.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team at Market Weighton Surgery, providing expert clinical pharmacy services to improve patient outcomes, optimise medicines use, support long-term condition management, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality primary care services.
The post holder will undertake structured medication reviews, manage patients with complex polypharmacy, support prescribing quality initiatives, and provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and patients.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Conduct patient-facing and remote structured medication reviews. Manage and optimise medicines for patients with long-term conditions. Support patients with complex medication needs, including: Older adults and frail patients. Care home residents. Patients with multiple long-term conditions. Patients with learning disabilities and autism. Prescribe safely within individual scope of practice as an Independent Prescriber. Identify, manage, and reduce risks associated with medicines. Undertake medication reviews following hospital discharge and ensure medicines reconciliation. Provide advice and support regarding common illnesses and self-care. Signpost patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional when required. Medicines Optimisation
Promote safe, cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing. Support implementation of local and national prescribing guidance. Monitor prescribing data and identify opportunities for quality improvement. Lead on repeat prescribing processes and medication monitoring systems. Respond to MHRA alerts, drug safety updates, and national guidance. Assist in maintaining and reviewing practice formularies. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
Identify patients at risk from inappropriate prescribing. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects. Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and locally commissioned targets. Contribute to medicines-related significant event reviews and learning. Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Multidisciplinary Working
Work closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, community pharmacists, care homes, and secondary care teams. Attend multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate. Provide specialist medicines advice to the wider practice team. Support integrated working across local healthcare providers and YHP networks. Education and Training
Deliver medicines-related education and training to practice staff. Support the development of prescribing knowledge across the wider clinical team. Maintain professional competence through continuous professional development (CPD). Participate in appraisal and mandatory training. Leadership and Service Development
Contribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy-led services. Support the Practice and YHP in delivering strategic objectives relating to medicines optimisation. Analyse and interpret prescribing and medicines management data. Promote innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Professional Responsibilities
The post holder will:
Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Adhere to GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. Work within professional competencies and scope of practice. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements. Comply with all safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and information governance policies. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent Registered Pharmacist with GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable
Clinical Diploma Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association Additional long-term condition qualifications
Knowledge Essential
Excellent knowledge of medicines optimisation Understanding of evidence-based prescribing Knowledge of NICE guidance and antimicrobial stewardship Understanding of medicines safety and governance Awareness of safeguarding and information governance requirements
Desirable
Knowledge of local healthcare systems Experience of supporting care homes Experience working across Primary Care Networks Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services Experience of service redesign
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years post-registration experience Experience of conducting medication reviews Experience of managing patients with long-term conditions Experience of collaborative multidisciplinary working Experience of identifying and reducing prescribing risks
Desirable
Previous General Practice experience Experience within a Primary Care Network Experience supervising pharmacy technicians Experience using population health management tools Experience delivering education programmes
Other Essential
Satisfactory DBS clearance Evidence of immunisation status Ability to travel to meetings and training events as required Eligibility to work in the UK
Skills and attributes Essential
Patient-centred approach Professional, reliable and accountable Flexible and adaptable Resilient and able to manage competing priorities Committed to continuous learning and development Strong team player who supports collaborative working
Desirable
Leadership potential Service improvement mindset Experience mentoring colleagues
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 Yorkshire Health Partners Ltd
Address Market Weighton Surgery
Wolds House
10 Medforth Street
Market Weighton
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO43 3FF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://yorkshirehealthpartners.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)