Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary Nettlebed Surgery is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our team 2 days per week. Role Overview The successful candidate will support the clinical team in medicines optimisation and will also help in our dispensary, as we are a dispensing practice. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Undertake medication reviews and medicines optimisation Manage repeat prescriptions and medication queries Support safe prescribing and medicines management Help in the dispensary with dispensing and medication management Provide advice on prescribing and cost-effective prescribing Support audits and medicines safety initiatives Dispense prescribed medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols. Collaborate closely with medical professionals to optimise medication therapy plans tailored to individual patient needs. Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all medication-related activities. Educate patients on proper medication use, storage, and disposal to promote adherence and safety. About us Nettlebed Surgery is a well-established, purpose-built practice serving approximately 4,000 patients within a five-mile radius. We pride ourselves on maintaining a traditional, patient-centred approach while adapting to the evolving needs of general practice. We are committed to: Delivering safe, high-quality care Promoting equality and inclusivity Supporting professional development Maintaining strong governance and safeguarding standards What We Offer Supportive and friendly team environment Flexible working (3 days per week) Opportunity to work in a well-established village practice Competitive sessional rate (depending on experience) Details Date posted 24 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3312-26-0003 Job locations Wanbourne Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 5AJ United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Clinical Pharmacist Working Hours: 3 days Reports to: Practice Manager & HR / Prescribing Lead Partner JOB SUMMARY Responsible for supporting the partners in implementing effective medicine management within the practices, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by practice policy and local and national guidance. Lead the prescribing teams in best prescribing practice for long term condition management with a view to improving the quality of patient care with cost effective solutions. Patient / clinical services Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care. Provide long term condition management services to patients via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursing homes, in line with care and support planning principles. Assist partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of their prescribing budgets. Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. Responsibility for administration To provide regular support and feedback to practice on prescribing action plans To produce quarterly reports on practice progress to the lead GP for medicines management To update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer systems, including advice given and action taken. To advise the primary health care team on the safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring compliance with medicines legislation. Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons