• Job Description

  Req#: M0037-25-0022?language=en&page=928&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Taunton Deane West PCN is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team, based in Wellington Medical Centre.

  This is an exciting opportunity for an Independent Prescriber to play a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and effective medicines optimisation. You'll provide structured medication reviews, support long-term condition management and contribute to reducing workload pressures through improved prescribing systems.

  As a PCN recognised as a Learning Organisation, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities for development, education and leadership. Youll work closely with GPs, pharmacy technicians and practice teams to support safer prescribing and deliver patient-focused care.

  Were looking for someone with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. If you're ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career in a role that offers both challenge and support - apply today!

  Interviews will take place in person on Thursday 14th August 2025.

  Closing date: Monday 11th August 2025.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Clinical Pharmacist within Taunton Deane West PCN, youll deliver high-quality, patient-centred medicines optimisation.

  Your main duties will include:

  • Conducting structured medication reviews, particularly for patients with polypharmacy, complex needs or long-term conditions.

  • Supporting long-term condition clinics (e.g. asthma, COPD) and providing face-to-face and remote consultations.

  • Managing repeat and acute prescriptions within your scope as an Independent Prescriber.

  • Performing medicines reconciliation post-hospital discharge and ensuring safe transitions of care.

  • Supporting care homes and undertaking domiciliary reviews where needed.

  • Responding to MHRA alerts, prescribing queries and local formulary updates.

  • Leading on quality improvement projects and safer prescribing initiatives.

  • Contributing to education and training for PCN and practice staff.

  • Collaborating with GPs, pharmacy technicians and community services to improve outcomes and reduce workload pressures.

  This is a varied role with scope for clinical leadership, audit and innovation. You'll be part of a supportive PCN committed to professional development and improving patient care.

  About us

  Taunton Deane West PCN is a collaboration between Wellington Medical Centre, Luson Surgery, and Lister House Surgery. As a recognised PCN Learning Organisation, we are committed to developing our team and delivering innovative, patient-centred care. Youll be joining a forward-thinking PCN that values professional development and integrated working.

  Details

  Date posted

  18 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience Band 7–8, depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  M0037-25-0022

  Job locations

  Wellington Medical Centre

  Mantle Street

  Wellington

  Somerset

  TA21 8BD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification document - 'Clinical Pharmacist Job Description - TDW'

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification document - 'Clinical Pharmacist Job Description - TDW'

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Is able to plan, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long-term conditions
  • Good IT skills
  • Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
  • Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
  • Produce timely and informative reports
  • Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
  • Work effectively independently and as a team member
  • Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision

  Desirable

  • In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
  • Independent prescribing qualification

  Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
  • Completed or working towards a Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Is able to plan, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long-term conditions
  • Good IT skills
  • Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
  • Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
  • Produce timely and informative reports
  • Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
  • Work effectively independently and as a team member
  • Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision

  Desirable

  • In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
  • Independent prescribing qualification

  Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
  • Completed or working towards a Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience

  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

  100Fold CIC

  Address

  Wellington Medical Centre

  Mantle Street

  Wellington

  Somerset

  TA21 8BD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.100foldcommunity.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  100Fold CIC

  Address

  Wellington Medical Centre

  Mantle Street

  Wellington

  Somerset

  TA21 8BD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.100foldcommunity.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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