Job Summary
We are recruiting for a clinical pharmacist who will be part of the Haverhill PCN but will be based exclusively at and work for Haverhill Family Practice. The position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term basis, subject to review thereafter.
The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in general practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines.
Main duties
* Lead and manage the Pharmacy Team at Haverhill Family Practice
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using extensive experience and in depth knowledge to be directly responsible for care and prescribing of defined cohort(s) of patients
* Deliver and develop pharmacy led medicines optimisation working with general practice and the wider multidisciplinary team, ensuring practice remains up to date
* Lead and promote, support and facilitate medicines optimisation for specialist area in the wider medicines agenda ensuring best value, reduced harm and improved outcomes.
* Lead and deliver evaluation and audit of service delivery for specialist area in order to ensure a high quality service and to further develop provision.
* Work to the principles of medicines optimisation and relevant up to date national guidelines and evidence base.
* Support the prescribing lead with the medicines agenda within the practice
About us
Haverhill Family Practice is a Haverhill based GP Surgery offering a wide range of health services. With a CQC rating of Good and an experienced clinical team, they aim to provide a high standard of medical care and are always fully committed to patient needs.
Details
Date posted: 28 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 28914
Job locations: Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Job Description
Job responsibilities: If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
Experience
Essential
* Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
* Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
* Able to undertake the demands of the post with reasonable adjustments if required
* Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience, including primary care and at least one other field of pharmacy (community or hospital).
Other essential information
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).
Additional information
Employer details: Primary Care Careers, Camps Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8HF
Employer's website: https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Notes: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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