About this role
Job summary
Clarendon Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality care, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of medicines optimisation within primary care.
Working closely with GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will provide expert clinical pharmacy services including structured medication reviews, long-term condition management, prescribing support and medicines optimisation. You will have the opportunity to work directly with patients, manage complex medication needs and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
We are a forward-thinking practice committed to delivering outstanding patient care while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our staff. We offer a collaborative working environment where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your career development actively encouraged.
If you are passionate about patient-centred care, medicines safety and making a real difference to your local community, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist at Clarendon Medical Centre, you will play a central role in supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines while working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will provide expert clinical pharmacy services, undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs, and contribute to improving the quality and safety of prescribing across the practice.
The role offers a varied and rewarding mix of direct patient care, clinical decision-making, medicines optimisation and service development. You will work closely with GPs, nurses, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive safe, effective and evidence-based treatment.
You will also have opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives, support clinical governance activities, contribute to enhanced services and play an active role in developing pharmacy services within the practice. This position is ideal for a pharmacist who enjoys building relationships with patients, working collaboratively across healthcare teams and making a meaningful difference to patient care within the local community.
About us
Clarendon Medical Centre is a friendly, well-established GP practice providing high-quality care to approximately 6,800 patients. Our clinical team consists of three GP Partners, two Salaried GPs, experienced Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and a dedicated team of administrative and management staff.
We are proud of our supportive culture where teamwork, respect and open communication are at the heart of everything we do. We value every member of our team and work collaboratively to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients. Staff are approachable, supportive of one another and committed to creating a positive working environment where everyone feels valued and able to contribute.
As a forward-thinking practice, we are committed to continuous improvement, professional development and innovation in patient care. We encourage staff to develop their skills, share ideas and take an active role in shaping services for our local population.
Joining Clarendon Medical Centre offers the opportunity to work within a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team, build strong relationships with colleagues and patients, and make a genuine difference within the local community. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff and strive to maintain a positive work-life balance while delivering excellent patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached document for full job description.
The Clinical Pharmacist acts within professional boundaries as part of the general practice multidisciplinary team.
The role improves patient outcomes through medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing support, long-term condition management and clinical leadership.
The post holder will contribute to patient safety, prescribing quality, service development and integration across primary care services.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum of two years experience working as a . Appreciation of General Practice and Primary Care. Understanding of primary care prescribing and medicines optimisation. Experience of acute and chronic conditions seen in GP.
Qualifications Essential
Enrolled in, or completed, an approved Clinical Pharmacist training pathway or equivalent. GPhC Registered Pharmacist. Independent Prescribing qualification, or actively working towards qualification
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 Clarendon Medical Practice
Address Clarendon Medical Practice
Clarendon Street
Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 2AQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.clarendonmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)