Clinical Pharmacist

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy healthcare practice in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a qualified clinical pharmacist to join their multi‑disciplinary team. This full-time role involves optimising medicine use, leading on medicines management, and providing support to patients with long-term conditions. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, be registered with the GPhC and possess strong communication and IT skills. The practice values patient-centred care and professional development, contributing to the overall quality of clinical services.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of NHS structure and PCN DES specifications.
• Commitment to patient‑centred care and equality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews and manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
• Support management of chronic diseases and medicines optimisation.
• Lead on medicines safety, compliance and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Provide education and training to clinicians and staff on medicines use.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills including clinical systems (SystmOne or EMIS)

In-depth understanding of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics

Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure

Education

Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Enrolled in or completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

Job description

About the Role

Hassengate Medical Centre is looking to welcome a qualified and experienced clinical pharmacist into our busy practice, to play a full and active role within our multi‑disciplinary team. The role is offered on a full‑time basis of 37.5 hours a week.

The clinical pharmacist will work as an integral part of the general practice team within the Primary Care Network to optimise the use of medicines, improve patient outcomes, reduce waste, and support the management of long‑term conditions. They will provide clinical leadership on all aspects of medicines management within the practice and support safe, evidence‑based, and cost‑effective prescribing. The postholder will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care to patients, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of clinical services.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Conducting structured medication reviews and managing patients with complex polypharmacy.
• Supporting management of chronic diseases and medicines optimisation.
• Being an independent prescriber or be working towards becoming one.
• Leading on medicines safety, compliance and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and PCN colleagues.
• Providing education and training to clinicians and staff on medicines use.
• Contributing to practice and PCN service development projects.

For further information about this role, please see the attached job description.

About the Candidate

To be considered for this position, you will have the following qualification, skills, and experience:

Essential

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Enrolled in or completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• In‑depth understanding of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills including clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne or EMIS)
• Understanding of NHS structure and PCN DES specifications
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Commitment to patient‑centred care and equality

Desirable

• Experience of working in general practice or primary care

About Us

Hassengate Medical Centre is situated in Stanford‑le‑Hope, Essex. We have 13,250 registered patients and a CQC rating of good.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.