Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist
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Collingham Church View Surgery Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
The main aim is to improve the outcomes for patients from their medicines and reduce the risk harm. Part of this will involve improving medicines safety and medicines management processes across the practice, such as contributing in actioning MHRA alerts and reconciling of medicines. You will carry out structured medication reviews to optimise medication for complex patients.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
a. To support the practice with all aspects of medicines optimisation
b. Patient facing or telephone medication reviews
c. Structure medication reviews with direct patient contract
d. Management of long-term conditions
e. Reviewing systems for safer prescribing
f. Contributing to repeat prescriptions authorisation and reauthorisation
g. Actioning acute prescription requests
h. Contributing to achievement of QOF and locally commissioned quality improvement schemes
i. Undertaking clinical audits
j. Implement prescribing changes
Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines (MHRA alerts, products withdrawals, etc)
About us
Collingham Church View Surgery and Thorner Surgery form a well-established, five-partner, semi-rural General Practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to the local community.
The practice serves approximately 10,000 patients across two recently renovated premises, both of which have been refurbished to a high standard and are equipped with modern facilities designed to support the delivery of contemporary primary care services. The surgeries provide a welcoming and accessible environment for patients, with consultation rooms, treatment areas, and clinical equipment that meet the evolving needs of modern General Practice.
Supported by a comprehensive Primary Health Care Team, the practice offers a wide range of medical services and works collaboratively with community healthcare professionals to ensure integrated and holistic patient care. The multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff, and allied healthcare professionals who work together to provide safe, effective, and responsive services.
Committed to innovation and efficiency, the practice is fully computerised and operates a paper-light system, utilising modern digital technologies to enhance clinical care, streamline administrative processes, and support effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience On experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0897-26-0002
Job locations
School Lane
Collingham
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 5BQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
a. To support the practice with all aspects of medicines optimisation
b. Patient facing or telephone medication reviews
c. Structure medication reviews with direct patient contract
d. Management of long-term conditions
e. Reviewing systems for safer prescribing
f. Contributing to repeat prescriptions authorisation and reauthorisation
g. Actioning acute prescription requests
h. Contributing to achievement of QOF and locally commissioned quality improvement schemes
i. Undertaking clinical audits
j. Implement prescribing changes
k. Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines (MHRA alerts, products withdrawals, etc)
Job description
Job responsibilities
a. To support the practice with all aspects of medicines optimisation
b. Patient facing or telephone medication reviews
c. Structure medication reviews with direct patient contract
d. Management of long-term conditions
e. Reviewing systems for safer prescribing
f. Contributing to repeat prescriptions authorisation and reauthorisation
g. Actioning acute prescription requests
h. Contributing to achievement of QOF and locally commissioned quality improvement schemes
i. Undertaking clinical audits
j. Implement prescribing changes
k. Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines (MHRA alerts, products withdrawals, etc)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm degree
- Independent Prescriber Qualification Recognised by the GPhC
- Membership Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / SystmOne / Vision user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of establishing effective office administrative systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm degree
- Independent Prescriber Qualification Recognised by the GPhC
- Membership Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Excellent IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / SystmOne / Vision user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of establishing effective office administrative systems
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health 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 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
Collingham Church View Surgery
Address
School Lane
Collingham
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 5BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.collinghamsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Collingham Church View Surgery
Address
School Lane
Collingham
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 5BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.collinghamsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager
Eliza Venizelou
01937222841
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience On experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A0897-26-0002
Job locations
School Lane
Collingham
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 5BQ
United Kingdom
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