Berrycroft Community Health CentreClinical PharmacistThe closing date is 30 August 2026Job summaryWe are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive team within our purpose-built practice. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality clinical medication reviews supporting safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.
Main duties of the jobThe role includes undertaking structured medication reviews, managing polypharmacy, supporting patients with long-term conditions, providing expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients, reconciling medicines following hospital discharge, contributing to medicines safety and clinical governance, and responding to medication-related queries from practice staff and patients.
About usBenefits- Friendly team and supportive environment: join our welcoming team of healthcare professionals who collaborate with not just our team, but our community through our Collaborative Practice Initiative and Friends of Berrycroft charity.
- State-of-the-art facility: work in a new purpose-built centre equipped with modern amenities. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite cafe and childcare providers nearby.
- Free Parking: onsite parking and electric car charging ports available
- On-Site Discounts: our inhouse coffee shop, staff discount available
- NHS Pension: NHS contribution full pension in line with annual salary
- Blue Light Card Discounts: discounts available on thousands of brands and services
- Employee Forum: have your voice heard and collaborate with our wider team The team has also been instrumental in shaping our recognition framework and contributing valuable input on various initiatives.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour confidential helpline for all employees providing counselling, legal advice, and information. It is inclusive of employees immediate family members.
Job responsibilitiesThe role includes undertaking structured medication reviews, managing polypharmacy, supporting patients with long-term conditions, providing expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients, reconciling medicines following hospital discharge, contributing to medicines safety and clinical governance, and responding to medication-related queries from practice staff and patients.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks depending on workload and staffing levels.
- Undertake structured medication reviews and proactively manage polypharmacy to optimise patient outcomes.
- Support patients with long-term conditions through medication optimisation and evidence-based therapeutic review.
- Provide dedicated clinical pharmacy support to care homes, including undertaking structured medication reviews for care home residents.
- Respond to medicines-related queries from care home staff and support safe medicines management within care home settings.
- Ensure medicines are safe, appropriate, and effective, identifying and reducing medicines-related risks.
- Provide expert, evidence-based medicines advice to GPs, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Respond to medication-related queries from practice staff and patients in a timely and professional manner.
- Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and other care transitions to ensure continuity and safety.
- Contribute to medicines safety initiatives, clinical audit, and quality improvement activity.
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians as part of the practice pharmacy team.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS and other IT systems in line with practice policy and professional standards.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with information governance requirements.
- Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and competence.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Strong clinical and therapeutic knowledge with up-to-date understanding of NICE and relevant national and local guidelines.
- Experience in medicines optimisation and structured medication reviews.
- Understanding of general practice and primary care prescribing processes.
- Ability to manage polypharmacy and long-term condition medication management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
- Good IT skills and confidence using clinical systems.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- High attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism and continuous professional development.
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Desirable- Experience working in general practice or primary care.
- Experience using EMIS and/or Docman (or similar clinical systems).
- Experience supervising or supporting pharmacy technicians.
- Experience contributing to clinical audit or quality improvement activity.
QualificationsEssential- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
- CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or working towards completion).
Desirable- Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent postgraduate qualification/experience.
Additional informationThis 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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
