Join Our Dedicated Team at Woodbridge Hill Surgery as a Clinical Pharmacist.
Who Were Looking For
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will be:
* Passionate about medicines optimisation, patient safety, and enhancing health outcomes
* A strong team player who enjoys collaboration with GPs, nurses, and fellow healthcare professionals
* Proactive and innovative, always looking for ways to improve service delivery
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, high-achieving practice with a supportive clinical team and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you're motivated to join a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you! Act fast - applications may close early if we receive a high number of suitable candidates.
Become a valued part of Woodbridge Hill Surgery and help us deliver outstanding patient care every day
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities
* Timely processing and signing of repeat prescriptions
* Conducting structured medication reviews and reconciliation
* Managing patients with chronic diseases
* Assessing and treating minor ailments
* Addressing medication-related queries, patient education, and counselling
* Monitoring and optimising patients medical therapies
* Delivering patient care inline with current legislation and clinical guidelines
* Collaborating closely with the clinical team to provide personalised, high-quality care
About us
About Woodbridge Hill Surgery:
Located in the heart of Guildford, Woodbridge Hill Surgery is a well-established practice serving a diverse patient population of 17,000. We are a proud training practice, dedicated to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. With a focus on delivering comprehensive and compassionate care, we are proud of our collaborative and inclusive approach to healthcare.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary (details available on request)
Supportive multi-disciplinary team with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and paramedics
Opportunity to work at the top of your scope in a thriving, well-structured practice
Ongoing professional development, training, and career progression opportunities
Minimal administrative burden allowing focus on patient care
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
* Perform clinical medication reviews for patients with complex or multiple long-term conditions
* Reconcile medicines after hospital or intermediate care discharge, ensuring continuity of care and reducing readmission risks
* Participate in clinical and multidisciplinary team meetings
* Manage repeat prescription requests, resolving issues within scope of practice
* Ensure necessary monitoring and testing is in place for patients on long-term therapies
* Address and treat minor ailments within professional remit
* Implement changes to medicines based on MHRA alerts, product recalls, shortages, and updated guidelines
* Maintain accurate and detailed records using clinical templates and coding standards
* Lead or contribute to audits and quality improvement initiatives
* Provide patients with clear, independent guidance on medications and prescribing changes
* Support the development and review of medicines management and prescribing policies
* Help ensure prescribing practices are aligned with local guidelines and formularies
* Identify and address clinical risk areas at the network level, supporting service improvement
* Monitor prescribing trends and offer evidence-based recommendations to GPs or take action where appropriate
* Maintain and enhance your own clinical competence through continuous professional development
* Assist practices in meeting Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in primary care.
Qualifications
* Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Independent prescriber (not essential)
Skills
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to patient care.
* Manage acute and chronic conditions with confidence and compassion.
* Passionate about medicines optimisation, patient safety, and enhancing health outcomes
* A strong team player who enjoys collaboration with GPs, nurses, and fellow healthcare professionals
* Proactive and innovative, always looking for ways to improve service delivery
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.
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