About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Pharmacist with Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification to join our established multidisciplinary primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-developed pharmacy service, contributing directly to high quality, patient-centred care.
You will work alongside an established pharmacy team, including two experienced pharmacy technicians and a dedicated prescription team, allowing you to focus on clinical decision-making, optimisation of medicines, and long-term condition management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and evidencebased medicines management services within primary care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical pharmacy support to patients and the wider primary care team Independently prescribe and manage medicines for patients within agreed clinical areas Manage long term conditions in line with local and national guidelines Support medicines optimisation, deprescribing, and cost effective prescribing Support Pharmacy Technicians with medicine reconciliations following hospital discharge and outpatient clinic letters Contribute to prescribing audits, QOF, and quality improvement projects Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and administrative teams Support training and development within the pharmacy and wider practice team
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
MPharm degree (or equivalent) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
About us
Haslemere Health Centre is alarge, friendly, and enthusiastic GP practice set in the beautiful Surrey Hills. Our multidisciplinary team includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapist, social prescriber, and visiting paramedic.
We are atraining practice, regularly hosting GP registrars and FY2 doctors. Two of our GPs also run the local GP registrar training scheme.
Our main site is amodern single storey NHS Health Centreon the grounds of Haslemere Hospital, with20 consulting rooms, abranch surgery in Fernhurst, and dedicated admin space within the hospital.
We are part of theWest of Waverley PCNandProcare GP Federation.
With a large multidisciplinary team and a strong commitment to delivering high quality, patient centred care, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged. We welcome practitioners who are enthusiastic about shaping urgent care pathways and enhancing access for our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and evidence based medicines management services within primary care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide clinical pharmacy support to patients and the wider primary care team Independently prescribe and manage medicines for patients within agreed clinical areas Manage long term conditions in line with local and national guidelines Support medicines optimisation, deprescribing, and cost effective prescribing Support Pharmacy Technicians with medicine reconciliations following hospital discharge and outpatient clinic letters Contribute to prescribing audits, QOF, and quality improvement projects Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and administrative teams Support training and development within the pharmacy and wider practice team
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MPharm degree (or equivalent) Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification
Experience Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Experience working as a clinical pharmacist in primary care or GP settings Strong clinical knowledge of long term conditions and medicines optimisation Experience managing lipid modification / cholesterol (e.g. statins, ezetimibe, newer lipid lowering therapies) Competent use of clinical systems (e.g. EMIS or willingness to learn)
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
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Employer details Employer name Haslemere Health Centre
Address Haslemere Health Centre
Church Lane
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2BQ
Employer's website https://www.haslemerehc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)