Practice Pharmacist - GP Surgery
Market Cross Surgery
Grantham, NG33 4BB
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
60 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Practice Pharmacist to join our team within a busy dispensing GP practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who
wants to develop their career within general practice and play a key role in
delivering safe, effective and evidence-based medicines optimisation for our
patients.
Working as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, you
will provide clinical pharmacy support across the practice, working closely
with GPs, nurses, dispensary colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited
To
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Conducting structured medication reviews and
supporting patients with their medicines.
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Reviewing and processing repeat medication
requests, ensuring prescribing is safe, appropriate and cost-effective.
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Responding to dispensary and medication-related
queries from patients and practice staff.
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Providing advice on medicines, side effects,
interactions, adherence and appropriate use.
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Supporting medicines optimisation and promoting
evidence-based prescribing.
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Identifying opportunities to improve prescribing
quality, safety and value.
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Supporting the management of high-risk medicines
and appropriate monitoring.
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Undertaking clinical and prescribing audits and
supporting quality improvement initiatives.
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Reviewing medication following hospital
discharge, outpatient appointments and changes in clinical circumstances.
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Supporting the practice with implementation of
relevant prescribing guidance and recommendations.
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Working collaboratively with the practice
dispensary team to ensure safe and efficient medicines management.
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Providing appropriate patient education and
supporting shared decision-making.
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Contributing to clinical governance, patient
safety and practice improvement.
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Undertaking any other appropriate duties within
the scope of the role.
Market Cross Surgery is a long-established GP practice dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred primary care to the local community. Recently under new management, the surgery is focused on modernising its services, strengthening clinical capacity, and improving patient experience.
The practice offers a full range of general medical services, including routine and urgent appointments, chronic disease management, preventative health programmes, and access to a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. With an emphasis on accessibility, safety, and continuity of care, Market Cross Surgery is committed to adopting innovative approaches, enhancing communication, and working collaboratively with local health partners to meet the evolving needs of its patients.
Qualifications
Essential
- A GPhC-registered pharmacist with a current licence to practise.
- Experienced in, or keen to develop their career within, general practice/primary care.
- Clinically confident with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Organised, proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload.
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care and medicines safety.
- Comfortable working within a dispensing practice environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience in general practice, primary care or a dispensing environment would be advantageous, but we would also welcome applications from pharmacists looking to develop their primary care experience.
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
17 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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About the employer
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