About this role
Job summary
Awburn House Medical Practice is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to join our established and supportive primary care team in Tameside.
This is a new practice-employed role, designed specifically around the needs of our patient population and internal service model, embedded within our day-to-day operations and focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centred medicines optimisation services for our registered population.
The post has been developed to strengthen our internal clinical capacity, improve prescribing safety and provide additional support for patients with complex and long-term conditions.
You will work closely with GPs, nursing staff and the wider practice team as a key clinical role, contributing directly to patient care, service improvement and prescribing quality.
Main duties of the job
Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy or high-risk medicines Support patients with long-term conditions to optimise treatment and improve outcomes Identify and resolve medication-related issues, including adherence and safety concerns Deliver patient-centred consultations, supporting shared decision-making Promote patient understanding and self-management Prescribe within scope of competence (Independent Prescriber desirable) Support safe prescribing in line with NICE, MHRA and local guidance Complete medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge Monitor and manage patients on high-risk medications
About us
Awburn House Medical Practice is a well-established GP practice in Tameside, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, approachable and forward thinking team, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to make a real impact on patient care while helping to further develop our in-house clinical services.
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Overview
We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join Awburn House Medical Practice in a practice-based role, supporting day-to-day patient care, medicines optimisation, and reduction of GP workload.
The role focuses on patient-facing consultations, structured medication reviews, and operational prescribing support within the practice, rather than PCN-level leadership or system-wide service development.
Patient Care & Medication Reviews
Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy or high-risk medicines
Support patients with long-term conditions to optimise treatment and improve outcomes
Identify and resolve medication-related issues, including adherence and safety concerns
Deliver patient-centred consultations, supporting shared decision-making
Promote patient understanding and self-management
Prescribing & Medicines Management
Prescribe within scope of competence (Independent Prescriber desirable, not essential)
Support safe, day-to-day prescribing within the practice setting in line with NICE, MHRA and local guidance
Complete medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge to support continuity of care
Monitor and manage patients on high-risk medications
Practice-Based Clinical Support
Provide day-to-day medicines-related advice to clinicians and staff within the practice
Support and improve repeat prescribing systems and workflows at practice level
Manage medication queries from patients and the practice team
Contribute to reducing GP workload through clinical pharmacy support
Quality Improvement & Governance
Support safe and cost-effective prescribing within the practice
Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activity
Implement safety alerts and prescribing updates as required
Help ensure compliance with CQC standards and medicines governance requirements
Team Working & Collaboration
Work as part of the Awburn House multidisciplinary team
Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers as required to support individual patient care
Contribute to practice-based clinical meetings and patient case discussions
This role does not include PCN-level leadership or system-wide service development responsibilities
Education & Development
Provide medicines-related advice and education to patients and staff
Support team learning and development in prescribing and medicines use
Maintain ongoing professional development and clinical knowledge
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC Experience in primary care or a patient-facing clinical role Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Independent Prescriber qualification Experience managing long-term conditions Experience of audit or quality improvement work
Qualifications Essential
Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC Experience in primary care or a patient-facing clinical role Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Independent Prescriber qualification Experience managing long-term conditions Experience of audit or quality improvement work
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 Awburn House Medical Practice
Address Mottram Moor
Mottram
Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.awburnhouse.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)