Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary We are recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist to join North Sedgemoor PCN. This is a permanent role for an independent prescriber, who will work across our practices and as part of a multi-disciplinary team based in our Clinical Hub. You will take responsibility for areas of long term condition management, undertake structured medication reviews, and lead on medicines optimisation and safety. You will also support patients in care homes, contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, and provide clinical leadership on prescribing and quality improvement. This is a role for someone who enjoys autonomy, professional responsibility and variety. You will join an established pharmacy team that includes pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, with opportunities for further development and leadership. Main duties of the job Deliver structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy and long term conditions. Provide clinical leadership in medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and quality improvement. Manage aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services related to prescribing. Support care home residents, attend multi-disciplinary team meetings, and contribute to holistic care planning. Reconcile medicines post-discharge and support safe transitions of care. Lead on implementing local and national medicines guidance, formulary recommendations and MHRA alerts. Provide expert advice and support to GPs, nurses, practice staff and patients. Contribute to audits, data analysis, policy development and service redesign. About us North Sedgemoor PCN is a collaboration of five GP practices caring for around 50,000 across Burnham on Sea, Berrow, Highbridge, Cheddar, Brent and Axbridge. We are clinically led and community focused, with a strong track record of working together to improve services for our population. Our pharmacy service is well established and central to the way we deliver safe and effective primary care. You will be joining an experienced team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, led by a Lead Clinical Pharmacist and our Clinical Director. The team is highly regarded across the network, supporting prescribing, medicines optimisation, long term condition management and patient safety. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you will be able to develop your skills further, share learning with colleagues, and play a key role in shaping the quality of prescribing across the network. You will also benefit from NHS pension, generous annual leave, wellbeing resources and the opportunity to work in a team where your contribution is recognised and valued. Details Date posted 29 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £50,000 to £55,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3949-26-0018 Job locations Axbridge & Wedmore Medical Practice The Surgery, Houlgate Way, Axbridge, Somerset BS26 2BJ United Kingdom Highbridge Medical Centre Pepperall Road Highbridge Somerset TA9 3YA United Kingdom Cheddar Medical Centre Roynon Way Cheddar Somerset BS27 3NZ United Kingdom Berrow Health Campus Brent Road Burnham-on-sea Somerset TA8 2JU United Kingdom Burnham Medical Centre Love Lane Burnham-on-sea Somerset TA8 1EU United Kingdom Brent Area Medical Centre Brent Road East Brent Highbridge Somerset TA9 4JD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Clinical: Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, long term conditions and frailty. Prescribe safely and appropriately within scope of competence. Support Enhanced Health in Care Homes, including medicines reviews and participation in ward rounds. Reconcile medicines after hospital discharge and support safe transfer of care. Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, allied health professionals and patients. Implement national and local medicines guidance, formulary recommendations and safety alerts (e.g. MHRA). Contribute to long term condition management, including optimisation of prescribing for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and respiratory disease. Medicines optimisation and governance: Lead on prescribing safety and quality improvement initiatives across the PCN. Contribute to achievement of prescribing elements of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services. Undertake audits and data analysis to identify opportunities for improvement. Support the development of prescribing policies, protocols and standard operating procedures. Promote cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the network. Multi-disciplinary working: Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including those focused on complex patients and care home residents. Support case management discussions by providing medicines expertise. Work closely with pharmacy technicians and support their development where appropriate. Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior pharmacists, students and other staf