Clinical Pharmacist
The Old School Surgery
Bristol, BS16 2JDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£43,000 to £52,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive primary care team? T...
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care and demonstrate safe clinical decision-making within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will:
- Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with complex and long-term conditions.
- Provide medicines optimisation support to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm.
- Manage repeat prescribing processes and support safe prescribing systems.
- Support the management of long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required.
- Implement medicines safety alerts, national guidance, NICE recommendations and local formulary changes.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
- Provide education and medicines advice to clinicians, practice staff and patients.
- Contribute to public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health promotion activities.
At The Old School Surgery, we believe excellent patient care starts with a supported and engaged workforce. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide opportunities to develop your clinical expertise within an organisation that genuinely values teamwork, wellbeing and professional growth.
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care and demonstrate safe clinical decision-making within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will:
Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with complex and long-term conditions.
Provide medicines optimisation support to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm.
Manage repeat prescribing processes and support safe prescribing systems.
Support the management of long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required.
Implement medicines safety alerts, national guidance, NICE recommendations and local formulary changes.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
Provide education and medicines advice to clinicians, practice staff and patients.
Contribute to public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health promotion activities.
Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, secondary care colleagues and wider healthcare teams to ensure continuity of patient care.
The Old School Surgery is a large, innovative and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff.
- Competitive salary.
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements where possible.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.
- Regular Lunch & Learn educational sessions.
- Access to our in-house Wellbeing Team and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Newly refurbished staff facilities including free fresh-ground coffee, fruit and snacks.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- An amazing bean to cup coffee machine
- Free, fresh fruit and milk, chilled mineral water and biscuits provided every day
- Secure bike storage and shower facilities.
- Regular wellbeing initiatives, yoga sessions and social events.
- Beautiful outdoor terrace and staff social spaces.
- Opportunities for professional development and postgraduate learning.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Physiotherapists and an experienced administrative team.
We are proud of our positive culture, strong team ethos and commitment to staff wellbeing. If you enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a real difference to patients, we'd love to hear from you.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post-registration pharmacy experience.
- Excellent clinical knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation.
- Experience of patient consultation and medication review.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good IT and clinical system skills.
- Ability to analyse clinical information and make evidence-based recommendations.
Desirable: - Previous experience working within primary care or general practice.
Qualifications
Essential: - MPharm degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification.; - Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Desirable
- Hold or be willing to work towards Independent Prescriber qualification.
- Clinical Diploma or postgraduate qualification.
- Have completed or be willing to complete the CPPE PCPEP pathway.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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