Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 28 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Mountain Ash, CF453HD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0602-25-0001 |
Summary
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, providing expert support in clinical medicines management, the delivery of structured medication reviews, long-term condition management, and the review and management of DOAC's. They will demonstrate strong clinical leadership in medicines optimisation, safety, and quality improvement initiatives, while contributing to the management of key areas such as the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services. An essential aspect of the role will be the development of robust systems to manage medicines safely during transitions of care particularly from secondary care settings ensuring a seamless, safe, and effective transfer process. The post holder will also take the lead in implementing safer prescribing practices and sharing innovations and learning across the practice team and wider Primary Care Cluster where appropriate. The successful candidate will be an experienced and proactive Clinical Pharmacist, confident in acting within their professional boundaries and providing mentoring and leadership support to members of the pharmacy team. They must be able to work independently, using their own initiative, whilst also demonstrating excellent collaboration skills, contributing fully to team projects, quality improvement activities, and wider practice initiatives. Holding an independent prescribing qualification or working towards one is desirable for this role. In addition, the post holder will be encouraged to develop a specialist area of clinical focus aligned to the priorities of the practice and local health board, supporting ongoing improvements in patient care and service delivery. Working at Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery, the post holder will be part of a supportive, organised, and forward-thinking environment, where teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Desirable Independent Prescriber or currently working towards qualification. Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist. Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines. Desirable Understanding of the inner workings of a primary care setting. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery Address Ty Calon Lan Oxford Street Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3HD Employer's website: Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery