About this role
Job summary
Mocketts Wood Surgery is seeking a proactive, patient-focused Pharmacist to join our friendly multidisciplinary team in a well-established GP practice serving approximately 9,400 patients in Broadstairs, Kent.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality primary care, medicines optimisation, and prescribing safety within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, Nurses and the wider clinical team to improve patient outcomes, support safe and effective prescribing and contribute to practice quality improvement and compliance.
Main duties of the job
* Leading prescriptions team
* Undertake structured medication reviews (SMRs) and medicines reconciliation
* Manage repeat prescribing systems and support safe prescribing processes
* Provide expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients
* Support patients with long-term conditions (eg. CVD prevention, diabetes, asthma and hypertension)
* Conduct prescribing audits and contribute to QOF and quality improvement work
* Working closely with medicines optimisation team/ICB to identify and reduce medicines waste and prescribing risks
* Respond to medication queries from patients and community pharmacies
* Contribute to CQC standards through medicines management governance, audits and documentation compliance
About us
Mocketts Wood Surgery is a welcoming and well-organised GP practice located in the beautiful seaside town of Broadstairs, Kent. We are proud of our strong team ethos, patient-centred approach, and commitment to high-quality care.
We provide care to approximately 9,400 patients and have a supportive multidisciplinary team including 5 GPs, 3 Nurses, a Nurse associate, 2 HCA's, a physiotherapist, Diabetes Nurses and administrative staff.
We are a CQC registered practice committed to delivering safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led services, with continuous improvement embedded in our culture.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Undertake Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy, or high-risk prescribing
Perform medicines reconciliation post-discharge and following clinic letters to ensure safe continuity of care
Provide specialist pharmacological advice to clinicians and support evidence-based prescribing decisions
Manage and respond to medication-related queries from patients and external healthcare providersMedicines Management & Prescribing Systems
Oversee and continuously improve repeat prescribing processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance
Lead the prescriptions team, providing supervision, training, and support
Identify and mitigate prescribing risks, implementing appropriate safety measures
Long-Term Condition Management
Support the clinical management of patients with chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, and hypertension
Optimise medicines to improve adherence, outcomes, and patient understanding
Proactively identify patients requiring medication review or interventionQuality Improvement & Governance
Lead and participate in prescribing audits and quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to achieving QOF targets and other contractual requirements
Ensure compliance with medicines management policies and CQC standards
Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and documentation
Medicines Optimisation
Work collaboratively with the Medicines Optimisation Team and Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Support initiatives to reduce medicines waste and improve cost-effective prescribing
Implement local and national prescribing guidanceProfessional Responsibilities
Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Work within professional and ethical frameworks and maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Undertake continuing professional development (CPD) and participate in appraisal processes
Contribute to the training and development of colleagues where appropriate
Key Working Relationships
GP Partners and Salaried GPs
Practice Manager and administrative team
Nursing and healthcare assistant team
Community pharmacies
Medicines Optimisation Team and ICB colleagues
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Essential * GPHC-registered with independent prescribing qualification * CPPE completed or ongoing * Confident with EMIS * Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice * Excellent communication and teamwork skills * Ability to work independently within a primary care setting * Experience in medication reviews and medicines optimisation
Desirable
Desirable * Independent Prescriber qualification with specialist interest in cardiovascular health * Previous GP Practice or PCN experience * Understanding of CQC standards and primary care governance * Experience in audits, QOF, or quality improvement work
Skills and attributes Essential
* Patient-focused and compassionate approach * Strong organisational and prioritisation skills * Confidence in clinical decision-making * Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team * Commitment to continuous professional development
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 Mocketts Wood Surgery
Address Mocketts Wood Surgery
Hopeville Avenue
Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2TR
Employer's website https://www.mockettswoodsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)