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Job Summary
Are you an Independent Prescriber Clinical Pharmacist looking to take on a rewarding role in a forward-thinking GP practice? Join Premier Medical Centre, a high-quality training practice in Wembley with a diverse patient population (~14,500 patients), where teamwork, development, and innovation are at the heart of what we do.
Main duties of the job
This is a patient-facing role based at the practice, with responsibilities including:
* Conducting structured medication reviews and managing long-term conditions.
* Prescribing safely and effectively within scope of practice.
* Supporting repeat prescriptions, hospital discharges, and medication queries.
* Driving medicines safety, cost-effective prescribing, and QOF-related projects.
About Us
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience) + performance bonus.
* NHS pension scheme.
* Daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and strong MDT support.
* Mentorship and CPD opportunities in a training practice environment.
* Involvement in quality improvement and service development projects.
Details
* Salary: Depending on experience
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Job locations: Premier Medical Centre, 1st Floor GP Unit, 116 Chaplin Road, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 4UZ
Job Description
Key Duties And Responsibilities
* Medicines Management & Optimisation
* Undertake medication reviews (face-to-face and telephone).
* Manage repeat prescriptions and reauthorisations.
* Support the implementation of local and national prescribing initiatives.
* Monitor high-risk medications and ensure appropriate blood test monitoring is completed.
* Support cost-effective prescribing and adherence to formulary guidance.
* Clinical Support
* Provide structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, COPD).
* Support hospital discharge summaries, clinic letters, and medication reconciliation.
* Offer advice on minor ailments within competence and support self-care strategies.
* Work collaboratively with GPs and practice nurses to optimise patient pathways.
* Patient Care & Education
* Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.
* Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice where appropriate.
* Signpost patients to community pharmacy, secondary care, or other relevant services as needed.
* Governance & Safety
* Ensure prescribing is safe and in line with NICE, local, and national guidance.
* Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and practice clinical governance.
* Support CQC compliance by ensuring robust medicines management systems.
* Team & Practice Development
* Participate in daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
* Contribute to staff training and patient education initiatives.
* Support the training practice ethos by mentoring junior colleagues, students, or trainees where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
* Demonstrated knowledge of medicines management within the NHS.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
* Independent prescribing qualification.
Desirable
* Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
* Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
* Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.
Experience
Essential
* Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
* Experience of using EMIS Web or other GP clinical systems.
* Knowledge of local NWL prescribing guidance and formularies.
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 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
Premier Medical Centre
1st Floor GP Unit
116 Chaplin Road
Wembley, Middlesex
HA0 4UZ
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