About this role
Job summary
Join Our Team
Peverell Park Surgery and University Medical Centre are seeking an enthusiastic and patient-centred Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large, innovative GP practice serving a diverse patient population across two sites in Plymouth. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and continually developing new ways of working to improve access, safety and outcomes for our patients.
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators and the wider practice team to optimise medicines use, support long-term condition management and deliver high-quality clinical care. Our pharmacy team plays a key role in both reactive and proactive patient care, with a strong focus on releasing GP capacity while improving patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
The successful candidate will:
Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation. Manage and improve prescribing safety and quality. Support patients with long-term conditions through clinical reviews. Provide expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients. Manage medication queries and complex prescribing issues. Support care home and frail patient medication reviews. Contribute to QOF, enhanced services and quality improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team to improve patient care pathways. Participate in clinical audits, prescribing projects and service development.What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an individual who:
Is a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Has strong clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills. Is confident working independently whilst recognising when to seek support. Is committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care. Has experience within general practice, primary care networks or community pharmacy .
Holds or is working towards an Independent Prescribing qualification.
About us
About Us
Peverell Park Surgery and University Medical Centre are well-established teaching practices committed to innovation, education and continuous improvement. We have a strong multidisciplinary workforce and a supportive culture that values teamwork, professional development and staff wellbeing.
We actively encourage service improvement and provide opportunities for staff to develop specialist interests and advanced clinical skills. Our pharmacy team is an integral part of the practice and continues to expand its role in delivering proactive patient care and long-term condition management.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and NHS pension. Supportive and experienced clinical team. Opportunities for professional development and training. Flexible working options. Regular clinical supervision and peer support. Commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.Informal Enquiries
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Teresa Nation, Managing Partner : [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
Job SummaryThe Clinical Pharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within Peverell Park Surgery and University Medical Centre to provide expert medicines optimisation, improve prescribing quality and safety, and support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care.
The post holder will undertake structured medication reviews, support the management of long-term conditions, provide specialist medicines advice, and work proactively with patients and clinicians to optimise treatment outcomes. The role will contribute to improving patient care, reducing medicines-related risk, and supporting efficient use of NHS resources.
Key ResponsibilitiesMedicines OptimisationUndertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex prescribing needs.Optimise medicines use in line with national and local guidance.Support safe and effective prescribing across the practice population.Identify and manage prescribing risks and medicines-related safety concerns.Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.Clinical Patient CareConduct clinical reviews for patients with long-term conditions.Provide patient-centred consultations relating to medicines management.Support proactive care planning and medicines reviews for frail and elderly patients.Undertake medication reviews for care home residents where appropriate.Manage medication queries and complex prescribing issues from patients and healthcare professionals.Medicines Safety and Quality ImprovementMonitor prescribing data and contribute to prescribing quality initiatives.Support delivery of prescribing objectives, quality improvement projects and enhanced services.Participate in clinical audit activities and implement learning from findings.Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and patient outcomes through service redesign.Clinical Advice and SupportProvide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team.Support the management of high-risk medicines and monitoring requirements.Promote best practice in prescribing and medicines management.Multidisciplinary WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators and the wider primary care team.Contribute to integrated care pathways and multidisciplinary case discussions.Support initiatives that release GP capacity while improving patient outcomes.Professional DevelopmentMaintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Participate in appraisal, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.Develop advanced clinical skills and specialist interests relevant to general practice.Work within professional standards, legislation, clinical governance and practice policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Person Specification Essential Criteria Qualifications Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent recognised qualification. Experience Experience of providing patient-facing clinical pharmacy services. Experience of medicines optimisation and medication review. Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge and Skills Strong clinical knowledge of medicines management and prescribing. Understanding of long-term condition management. Excellent communication and consultation skills. Ability to work independently whilst recognising personal limitations and seeking support appropriately. Commitment to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care. Good organisational and workload management skills.
Desirable
Desirable Criteria Independent Prescriber qualification or currently working towards accreditation. Experience within general practice, primary care networks or community pharmacy. Experience of care home medication reviews. Experience of quality improvement, audit and service development projects. Knowledge of GP clinical systems and primary care prescribing processes.
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 Peverell Park Surgery & University Medical Centre
Address 162 Outland Road
Plymouth
PL2 3PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.peverellparksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)