Clinical Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 07 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24.45 to £28.48 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £24.45 - £28.48 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bognor Regis, PO21 1UT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2069-25-0003 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Clinical Care: Conduct structured medication reviews, particularly for patients with long-term conditions or polypharmacy. Support safe and effective prescribing, including monitoring high-risk medicines and managing repeat prescriptions. Provide patient consultations (face-to-face, telephone, or video) on medicines-related queries. Work with clinicians to reduce medication-related harm and promote deprescribing where appropriate. Independent Prescribing (if qualified): Prescribe within clinical competence and monitor treatment effectiveness. Manage minor conditions or chronic disease reviews under agreed protocols. Medicines Optimisation & Practice Support: Lead on audits, QOF, IIF, and local prescribing incentive schemes. Liaise with community pharmacies, care homes, and local NHS teams. Advise on cost-effective prescribing in line with local formulary and NICE guidance. Promote adherence and educate patients on safe medication use. Education & Development: Provide training or updates for practice staff on medicines and prescribing topics. Stay up to date with clinical guidance and attend PCN/CPPE pharmacist events. Support the mentoring of pharmacy technicians, if appropriate. What Were Looking For: Essential: GPhC-registered pharmacist Strong clinical knowledge, communication skills, and patient focus Experience in primary care, hospital, or community settings Commitment to CPD and evidence-based practice Completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Desirable: Independent Prescribing qualification Experience using SystmOne and e-prescribing tools Familiarity with QOF, IIF, or other NHS England frameworks Why Join Us? Work in a supportive and approachable team environment Live and work in a coastal location fresh air, and a high quality of life Flexible working options, including some remote working. On-site parking. Regular team lunches, practice socials and events Commitment to personal and professional development