Job requirements
Essential
29 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Skills
Strong patient-facing consultation ability.
- Skills
Exceptional attention to detail.
- Skills
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Skills
Effective team working in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Skills
High-level customer service skills.
- Skills
Competent in IT and specialist clinical systems.
- Skills
Strong problem-solving and leadership capability.
- Skills
Diplomacy and discretion in sensitive situations.
- Knowledge
Strong understanding of medicines optimisation.
- Knowledge
Excellent mathematical and scientific knowledge.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of prescription drug legislation and regulations.
- Knowledge
Understanding of long-term condition management.
- Knowledge
Awareness of clinical governance in Primary Care.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of local and national healthcare priorities.
- Qualifications
Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent recognised pharmacy qualification.
- Qualifications
Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with no restrictions on practice.
- Qualifications
Independent Prescriber qualification, or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualification if not already held (subject to service requirements).
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to clinical pharmacy practice.
- Qualifications
Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification (e.g. Clinical Diploma or equivalent).
- Qualifications
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
- Qualifications
Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) qualification or evidence of working towards completion.
- Qualifications
Qualification or training in long-term condition management, medicines optimisation or prescribing.
- Personal Qualities
Commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
- Personal Qualities
Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Personal Qualities
Excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Personal Qualities
Professional, accountable, and proactive.
- Personal Qualities
Strong team player.
- Personal Qualities
Dedicated to delivering excellence in patient care.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Clinical Pharmacist, St Helens Division, Modality Partnership
Ready to make an impact? Seeking a fresh challenge? This could be the role for you!
We are looking for a skilled, enthusiastic, and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join Haydock Medical Centre on a part-time (23-25 hours per week). In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care, optimising medicines safely and effectively, and driving innovation in Primary Care.
At Modality Partnership, our CARE values, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, guide everything we do. Join a team that embodies these values in every patient interaction and across the wider organisation.
Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive, rewarding environment with benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally:
- NHS pension scheme
- Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- Employee discounts and benefits scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Education and career development pathways
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Flexible working options and wellbeing initiatives
Main duties of the job
This is a dynamic, patient-facing Clinical Pharmacist role, focused on delivering evidence-based pharmaceutical care in Primary Care. You will use your expert knowledge of medicines to support patients with specific disease areas and long-term conditions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinically assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing (where qualified)
- Optimising medicines and improving prescribing safety
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
- Supporting medication reviews and structured medicines optimisation
- Contributing to service development and innovative working practices
- Working with Divisional Boards and the National Modality Business Support Team to deliver strategic priorities
This role requires innovation, flexibility, and commitment, offering the opportunity to work resourcefully within a team to meet organisational priorities while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
About us
Our St Helen's practices are part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. We continuously innovate to improve patient care and staff experience, embracing digital tools and automation to enhance how services are delivered.
This role provides a strong portfolio of clinical and leadership experience, enabling you to make sustainable improvements in Primary Care.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,000 to £39,000 a year Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: E0281-26-0190
- Job locations: Haydock Medical Centre, Woodside Healthcare Centre, Woodside Road, Haydock, ST. HELENS, Merseyside, WA11 0NA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents for a full job description outlining the core responsibilities of this role.
You will thrive if you are driven to implement solutions, improve prescribing practices, and influence service development while working closely with leadership teams.
Please note: Modality Partnership reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment Requirements
Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination evidence required (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella)
Right to work: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required at interview stage
References: One reference from your current or most recent employer is mandatory
Employment history: Any gaps of six weeks or more must be declared
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Clinical Pharmacist - Haydock Medical Centre with Modality Partnership in St. Helens, England. It is listed as a Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £32000.00 to £39000.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Nov 2026.
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