About this role
Job summary
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, clinically confident pharmacist who is able to prescribe independently and is comfortable working autonomously, running their own patient-facing clinics and contributing to high-quality, safe and effective prescribing.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include
Running independent clinical clinics, assessing, managing and prescribing for patients within your scope of competence.
Undertaking structured medication reviews, particularly for patients with polypharmacy, frailty and complex medication needs.
Managing long-term conditions, including hypertension and cardiovascular risk.
Optimising medication, identifying opportunities for deprescribing and reducing unnecessary polypharmacy.
Managing medication-related queries, repeat prescribing issues and high-risk medication monitoring alongside our team of pharmacy technicians.
Reviewing hospital correspondence and implementing appropriate medication changes.
Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacy technicians and the dispensary team.
Supporting prescribing audits, quality improvement and medicines optimisation initiatives.
About us
Twyford Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice serving approximately 11,500 patients. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our friendly supportive team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experienced Clinical Pharmacist
Twyford Surgery, Twyford, Berkshire
About you
Essential
GPhC-registered pharmacist with an Independent Prescribing qualification.
Experience working as an Independent Prescriber in general practice or a comparable primary care setting.
Confident in independently assessing patients, making clinical decisions and managing your own clinics.
Experience undertaking medication reviews and managing long-term conditions.
Excellent communication skills, clinical judgement and ability to work collaboratively.
Desirable
Experience with EMIS Web.
Experience in prescribing audits, quality improvement and medicines optimisation.
What we offer
A friendly, supportive and collaborative practice environment.
An established medicines management team and accessible GP support.
Opportunities for clinical autonomy, professional development and service improvement.
How to apply
If you are an experienced Independent Prescribing Pharmacist looking for a varied and rewarding role in general practice, we would love to hear from you.
Details
Hours: negotiable Salary: Depending on experience Location: Twyford Surgery, Berkshire Closing date: 30th November 2026
Please contact [email protected] for further information or to arrange an informal conversation about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC-registered pharmacist with an Independent Prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Experience in prescribing audits, quality improvement 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
Twyford Surgery
Address
6 Loddon Hall Road
Twyford
Berkshire
RG10 9JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.twyfordsurgeryberkshire.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)