Hub Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber

Job summary

The successful candidate will work in our pharmacy hub across all of our established sites, offering exposure to enhanced services and modern models of care delivery.

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Pharmacist with prescribing qualifications, preferably with Chronic care or minor illness experience, to join our Practice to work closely with our nurses and GPs.

The appointed Pharmacist would be part of a wider pharmacy team working with our associate practices within a Hub model.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants in this opportunity. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible

Main duties of the job

As the role will develop the successful candidate will take responsibility for areas of Chronic Disease Management and undertake Clinical Medication Reviews, proactively manage patients with complex poly-pharmacy needs. The role would also entail providing primary support to GP staff with regards to prescriptions (this includes repeat prescribing), medication queries, complex clinical queries - please see full job description. There will also be training to manage low-level investigation results following strict protocol and supervision.

We will look to provide support to develop and train the candidate to further their skills in their clinical interests. The Pharmacist would have an allocated Lead Pharmacist and GP Partner to mentor, support and guide them.

About us

Bourne Health Partnership is a large, forward-thinking primary care organisation serving a diverse and vibrant patient population. We are proud of our strong clinical leadership, supportive multidisciplinary teams and commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. With significant senior GP mentorship, structured supervision, and opportunities for development, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that genuinely makes a difference.

Details

• Date posted: 18 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: A1332-26-0017
• Job locations: Purley War Memorial Hospital, 856 Brighton Road, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2YL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting chronic care reviews and assisting the practice with QOF
• Carrying out virtual medication reviews when reviewing repeat prescription requests from patients, care homes and pharmacies
• Reviewing and answering clinical medication related queries from GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Answering complex medication related queries from patients
• Liaise with secondary care teams when needed for medication related issues
• Reviewing hospital discharge letters and carrying out medication reconciliation. May also include additional patient consultations when needed after prolonged hospital admissions
• Managing complex medication queries from community pharmacies when these cannot be dealt with by the prescription clerks
• Audits for medication safety with a view to make recommendations to amend practice processes where necessary to improve safety
• Reviewing and processing shared care medication requests from secondary care specialists
• Face to face medication reviews where indicated
• Review and action MHRA medication safety alerts as and when these are received
• Prescribing repeat medications.
• Reviewing acute requests and switching over to repeat meds as appropriate.
• Reviewing and managing pathology results

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Members of the Senior Management team
• Members of the Partnership Board
• Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External:

• Suppliers of services
• Other GP practices and practice groups
• Other external organisations

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).