Clinical Pharmacist (ARRS Role)
Cestria Health Centre
Chester-le-Street, DH2 3DJ · DURHAM, DH6 4DH
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
Job description
Cestria Health Centre is seeking a motivated and patient focused Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive primary care team under an ARRS funded...
The role will primarily involve
- Conducting structured medication reviews, including for patients with polypharmacy
- Undertaking clinical communication reviews to support safe prescribing and continuity of care
- Managing hypertension and lipid reviews in line with local and national guidelines
- Supporting medicines optimisation and improving patient outcomes
- Providing advice and support to patients and clinical staff regarding medicines use
In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the Practices in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives.
PRIMARY DUTIES
AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Responsibilities
- Undertake structured medication reviews (SMRs), including for patients with
complex needs and polypharmacy
- Conduct clinical communication reviews to ensure safe, effective, and
appropriate prescribing
- Review and manage patients with hypertension and lipid disorders in line
with local and national guidelines
- Independently prescribe where appropriate within scope of practice and
competency
- Identify and manage medicines-related problems, including adverse drug
reactions and non-adherence
- Provide medicines advice to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals
Support safe prescribing and deprescribing initiatives
Medicines Optimisation
- Promote cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing
- Support repeat prescribing processes and medication queries
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice and PCN team to improve
prescribing quality and safety
- Contribute to the implementation of prescribing policies and guidelines
Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Work closely with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals to support
patient care
- Participate in MDT meetings where appropriate
- Support continuity of care across the practice
Quality, Governance and Safety
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
- Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development
- Ensure compliance with practice policies, NICE guidance, and professional
standards
- Support the management of prescribing risks and medicines safety alerts
Professional Development
- Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Engage in continuous professional development and appraisal
- Work within professional competencies and scope of practice
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR,
Caldicott principles, and practice policies.
We are a long-established practice based in the small market town of Chester le Street. We have a growing patient population, currently at approx. 12,700 and we have a sister practice in Coxhoe with approx. 7,100 patients. There are 8 GP Partners, 1 non clinical Partner/Practice Manager, 6 Salaried GP's, 5 Nurse Practitioners, a large admin/reception team and a variety of ARRS funded staff. All staff are committed to delivering high-quality, patient centered care. We pride ourselves on our collaborative team culture and continuous
learning. The practice works
closely with the wider Primary Care Network and offers a supportive
environment for all staff to develop and utilise their skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
- Independent Prescriber qualification or working towards within an agreed timeframe
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
- Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacist in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy
- Demonstrate ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the respective merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges
Desirable
- Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway PCPEP or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualifications of a relevant nature. e.g. FdSc in Medicines Management/Pharmacy Services; BTEC Therapeutics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of conducting medication reviews
- Experience of managing long-term conditions
- An appreciation of the NHS agenda and government targets
- Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the Practice(s)
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy law and ethics and current legislation
- An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience working in general practice or primary care
- Experience undertaking structured medication reviews SMRs
- Experience managing hypertension and lipid disorders
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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