About this role
Job summary
Shipdham Surgery, a thriving and well-established dispensing practice with two GP Partners at its core, we are excited to welcome a motivated Clinical Pharmacist into our forward-thinking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of primary care, collaborating closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding, innovative patient care.
We are passionate about improving outcomes through smarter medicines management and value the vital role clinical pharmacists play in achieving this. As part of our supportive and collaborative environment, you will work directly within the practice, contributing your clinical knowledge to enhance patient safety, optimise prescribing, and drive service development.
The successful candidate will benefit from direct support and clinical supervision from an experienced GP Partner, ensuring ongoing professional development and integration into our close-knit team.
If youre looking to take the next step in a role where your skills are recognised, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible every day, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist within our Practice, you will:
Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex needs. Manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, asthma, and diabetes. Provide expert advice on medicines optimization and safety. Support repeat prescription processes and medication reconciliation. Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care. Manage safety alerts/Risk stratification /audits Care home medication reviews Medicines quality improvement and service development
Supporting the hospital, discharges and unplanned admissions
Communication and Engagement
About us
Join an ambitious, patient-focused team where your expertise will truly make a difference. We are part of Mid Norfolk PCN Practices
What are the benefits of working at Shipdham:
Professional Development:Funded independent prescribing course (although IP qualification desirable) and access to CPD opportunities Supportive Environment:Management from GP Partner and access to fellow Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working within the PCN 5 practices, in addition to regular clinical supervision with a GP/Partner. Work-Life Balance:Part time hours but weekly onsite working required. Benefits:NHS pension scheme, and indemnity cover.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job purpose
we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and forward thinking team at shipdham surgery as part of the mid norfolk primary care network this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high quality patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team
the post holder will work within their clinical competencies to improve the quality safety and effectiveness of care for patients you will work closely with gp partners nurses and the wider team to support safe prescribing optimise medicines use and help manage patient demand across the practice
Main duties and responsibilities
provide patient facing medication reviews with a focus on long term conditions polypharmacy and frailty
manage prescription requests and make clinical decisions including prescribing where appropriate
support patients with medicines queries and provide advice on minor ailments
work with care homes to improve medicines safety and carry out medication reviews
support safe prescribing through audit medicines optimisation and quality improvement work
assist with hospital discharge medicines reconciliation and reduce medicines related harm
contribute to antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention initiatives
work collaboratively with community pharmacy hospital teams and other healthcare professionals
support the development of efficient systems for prescribing and medicines management within the practice
communication and teamwork
build strong working relationships within the practice and across the wider healthcare system
communicate effectively with patients colleagues and external organisations
work as part of a team recognising when to seek support from senior clinicians
delivering a quality service
organise and prioritise workload effectively
maintain up to date clinical knowledge and professional registration
contribute to training education and continuous improvement within the team
this role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a real difference to patient care in a supportive and innovative practice environment
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy. Working towards an independent prescribing qualification Primary Care Pharmacy Education Patchway (PCPEP) qualification Demonstrates understanding of and conforms to, relevant standards of practice Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Primary Care Pharmacy Education Patchway (PCPEP) qualification Essential Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience as a pharmacist.
Desirable
Independent Prescriber Qualified Desirable Experience in primary care setting Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to continuous professional development.
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience as a pharmacist Have a good understanding of primary care
Desirable
Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP Practice Deliver and Provide education and training to practice teams on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.
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 Shipdham Surgery
Address Chapel Street
Shipdham
Norfolk
IP25 7LA
Employer's website https://www.shipdhamsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)