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Clinical Pharmacist

Wide Way Medical Centre · London, CR4 1BP

Salary
£55000.00 to £60000.00 p.a.
Location
London, CR4 1BP

Clinical Pharmacist role at Wide Way Medical Centre in London, CR4 1BP. Salary: £55000.00 to £60000.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

Clinical Pharmacist Core Responsibilities The Clinical Pharmacist plays a vital role within the practice, contributing to patient care and medicines optimisation. The following outline the core duties, though additional tasks may be required depending on service demand, staffing levels, and operational needs:

1. Clinical Responsibilities

Act as an independent prescriber, working safely and effectively within scope of practice.

Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, including managing minor illnesses.

Deliver structured medication reviews, both in-practice and during domiciliary visits (e.g. care homes).

Provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions.

Promote and encourage cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the practice.

Reconcile medication following hospital discharges or specialist clinic appointments.

Review and manage medications for newly registered patients.

Support clinicians with patients requiring substance misuse or dependency care.

Undertake influenza and travel vaccinations within scope of training and protocol.

2. Medicines Optimisation & Safety

Review and act upon medicines safety alerts, ensuring timely implementation of necessary actions.

Lead on repeat prescribing, embedding robust systems and safe processes.

Reauthorise repeat prescriptions within scope and identify patients suitable for inclusion in the repeat prescribing programme.

Implement and monitor medication safety protocols, particularly for high-risk and vulnerable patients, including those on complex regimens.

Conduct targeted medication reviews for patients at clinical risk (e.g. polypharmacy, frailty, long-term conditions).

Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring and ensure effective systems are in place.

3. Practice Support & Development

Assist the practice in achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) targets.

Proactively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service.

Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to support delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Contribute to training, audit, and quality improvement initiatives related to prescribing and medicines use.

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist Core Responsibilities The Clinical Pharmacist plays a vital role within the practice, contributing to patient care and medicines optimisation. The following outline the core duties, though additional tasks may be required depending on service demand, staffing levels, and operational needs:

1. Clinical Responsibilities

Act as an independent prescriber, working safely and effectively within scope of practice.

Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, including managing minor illnesses.

Deliver structured medication reviews, both in-practice and during domiciliary visits (e.g. care homes).

Provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions.

Promote and encourage cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the practice.

Reconcile medication following hospital discharges or specialist clinic appointments.

Review and manage medications for newly registered patients.

Support clinicians with patients requiring substance misuse or dependency care.

Undertake influenza and travel vaccinations within scope of training and protocol.

2. Medicines Optimisation & Safety

Review and act upon medicines safety alerts, ensuring timely implementation of necessary actions.

Lead on repeat prescribing, embedding robust systems and safe processes.

Reauthorise repeat prescriptions within scope and identify patients suitable for inclusion in the repeat prescribing programme.

Implement and monitor medication safety protocols, particularly for high-risk and vulnerable patients, including those on complex regimens.

Conduct targeted medication reviews for patients at clinical risk (e.g. polypharmacy, frailty, long-term conditions).

Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring and ensure effective systems are in place.

3. Practice Support & Development

Assist the practice in achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) targets.

Proactively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service.

Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to support delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Contribute to training, audit, and quality improvement initiatives related to prescribing and medicines use.

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this clinical pharmacist role in London

This is a clinical pharmacist vacancy at Wide Way Medical Centre, based in London. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching clinical pharmacist roles in London, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a pharmacist earn across the UK?

Based on 136 PharmSee-tracked pharmacist salaries across the UK, the median is £56,109 — most roles fall between £50,945 and £59,186. See the full pharmacist salary guide →

clinical pharmacist jobs and salary in London

PharmSee is currently tracking 64 active pharmacy vacancies in London across all major UK chains and NHS sources. London's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in London?

The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at Wide Way Medical Centre is £55000.00 to £60000.00 p.a.. Typical clinical pharmacist pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?

PharmSee is currently tracking 64 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.

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