Clinical Pharmacist
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Frome Medical Practice Clinical Pharmacist
The closing date is 20 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to join Frome Medical Practice and Primary Care Network, supporting almost 30,000 patients across Frome and the surrounding villages.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a well-established Medicines Management Team alongside experienced Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals. You will play an important role in delivering high-quality patient care while helping to shape and develop innovative services within primary care.
We are looking for a motivated pharmacist who enjoys working collaboratively, building relationships with patients and colleagues, and contributing to service improvement. Whether you already have primary care experience or are looking to further develop your career in this setting, we can offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
This is an opportunity to join an innovative, forward-thinking organisation that values learning, embraces new ideas and is committed to delivering outstanding care for our community.
To apply please click the link to our website and upload your CV and covering letter there.
Main duties of the job
- Playing a key role in our Medicines Management Team to ensure medicines management optimisation and safety. It will include multidisciplinary working with other clinical teams.
- Undertaking structured medication reviews and chronic disease reviews with patient face to face and on the telephone, making autonomous decisions about patients medication and treatment plans.
- Having oversight of reducing polypharmacy, which is one our key outcomes as a green impact practice.
- Reviewing and actioning any necessary changes to repeat prescribing and medicines management policies.
- Managing repeat prescribing re-authorisation process.
- Reconciling medicines following discharge from hospital, intermediate care and into care homes.
- Undertaking clinical/structured medication reviews.
About us
Frome Medical Practice is a single-site practice and Primary Care Network serving almost 30,000 patients in the market town of Frome and surrounding villages. Based in a modern purpose-built health centre, we work closely with a wide range of health and care partners to provide integrated, patient-centred services.
We are a recognised Learning Organisation with a strong commitment to education, professional development and innovation. Our Medicines Management Team has a proven track record of supporting pharmacy colleagues through training and career development and continues to invest in the future pharmacy workforce.
Our culture is collaborative, supportive and inclusive. You will be joining a highly skilled multidisciplinary team that is passionate about improving patient outcomes and continually developing services to meet the needs of our population.
We are proud to be national award winners for sustainability and Green Impact initiatives, with our Medicines Management Team receiving the national Greener PCPA Award in 2024. We were also the highest-ranked Primary Care Network for "positive experience of working in Primary Care", reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and rewarding place to work.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2985-26-0002
Job locations
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Frome Medical Practice a single site Practice and Primary Care Network with just under 30000 patients who live in the attractive market town of Frome and its surrounding village. You will be working within our team of enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to support patient care along with the wider team of highly skilled GPs, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapist and Health Coaches.
Frome Medical Practice is a recognised Learning Organisation with a strong focus on education and development our Medicines Management Team have supported a PreRegistration Pharmacy Technician to qualification, and are hoping to soon welcome Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to our team too. We are based in a fantastic purpose-built centre and are colocated with adult mental health services, district nurses, and independent pharmacy, with our local community hospital next door. We are national award winners for our work in sustainability and Green Impact initiatives, our Medicines Management Team won the national Greener PCPA Award in 2024. We have been part of the PCN Pilot Programme working with NHSE which provides exciting opportunities to shape and develop clinical pathways.
As part of our Medicines Management Team, you will be responsible for optimising and ensuring the safety of our patients medication through medication reviews, chronic disease reviews, repeat prescribing, and medicines management following discharge from hospital. You will support the practice in achieving annual QOF and IIF targets, ICB prescribing incentive measures and conducting audits/quality improvement projects. You will be on a rotation as duty pharmacist, managing daily queries and urgent prescription requests, and would be expected to work one evening clinic per month. You would be part of a group of pharmacists and GPs who are keen to develop new services and enjoy project working alongside routine clinics. Recent examples include piloting an MDT for medication reviews for housebound patients, and a Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic pharmacist chronic disease clinic.
Main responsibilities
Playing a key role in our Medicines Management Team to ensure medicines management optimisation and safety. This will include multidisciplinary working with other clinical teams.
Undertaking structured medication reviews and chronic disease reviews with patient face to face and on the telephone, making autonomous decisions about patients medication and treatment plans.
Championing the reduction of problematic polypharmacy, which is one our key outcomes as a Green Impact Practice.
Reviewing and actioning any necessary changes to repeat prescribing and medicines management policies.
Managing repeat prescribing process.
Reconciling medicines following discharge from hospital, intermediate care and into care homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Frome Medical Practice a single site Practice and Primary Care Network with just under 30000 patients who live in the attractive market town of Frome and its surrounding village. You will be working within our team of enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to support patient care along with the wider team of highly skilled GPs, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapist and Health Coaches.
Frome Medical Practice is a recognised Learning Organisation with a strong focus on education and development our Medicines Management Team have supported a PreRegistration Pharmacy Technician to qualification, and are hoping to soon welcome Foundation Trainee Pharmacists to our team too. We are based in a fantastic purpose-built centre and are colocated with adult mental health services, district nurses, and independent pharmacy, with our local community hospital next door. We are national award winners for our work in sustainability and Green Impact initiatives, our Medicines Management Team won the national Greener PCPA Award in 2024. We have been part of the PCN Pilot Programme working with NHSE which provides exciting opportunities to shape and develop clinical pathways.
As part of our Medicines Management Team, you will be responsible for optimising and ensuring the safety of our patients medication through medication reviews, chronic disease reviews, repeat prescribing, and medicines management following discharge from hospital. You will support the practice in achieving annual QOF and IIF targets, ICB prescribing incentive measures and conducting audits/quality improvement projects. You will be on a rotation as duty pharmacist, managing daily queries and urgent prescription requests, and would be expected to work one evening clinic per month. You would be part of a group of pharmacists and GPs who are keen to develop new services and enjoy project working alongside routine clinics. Recent examples include piloting an MDT for medication reviews for housebound patients, and a Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic pharmacist chronic disease clinic.
Main responsibilities
Playing a key role in our Medicines Management Team to ensure medicines management optimisation and safety. This will include multidisciplinary working with other clinical teams.
Undertaking structured medication reviews and chronic disease reviews with patient face to face and on the telephone, making autonomous decisions about patients medication and treatment plans.
Championing the reduction of problematic polypharmacy, which is one our key outcomes as a Green Impact Practice.
Reviewing and actioning any necessary changes to repeat prescribing and medicines management policies.
Managing repeat prescribing process.
Reconciling medicines following discharge from hospital, intermediate care and into care homes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning, management, monitoring, advising and reviewing general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
- Experience of medication reviews
- Experience in the management of chronic disease
- Previous NHS Primary Care Experience
Personal qualities & attributes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Problem solving
- Knowledge of IT systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GPhC
- A degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber qualification, or working towards this
Experience
Essential
- Experience of planning, management, monitoring, advising and reviewing general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
- Experience of medication reviews
- Experience in the management of chronic disease
- Previous NHS Primary Care Experience
Personal qualities & attributes
Essential
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Problem solving
- Knowledge of IT systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GPhC
- A degree in Pharmacy
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber qualification, or working towards this
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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Frome Medical Practice
Address
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Frome Medical Practice
Address
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fromemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HRM & HRA
HR Team
01373301303
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A2985-26-0002
Job locations
Enos Way
Frome
Somerset
BA11 2FH
United Kingdom
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