Job summary
Salary Available on Application
18.75 hours a week
Permanent | 1518.75 hours per week (approximately 22.5 days, flexible by agreement) | Competitive NHS Agenda for Change salary (Band 78a depending on qualifications, experience and Independent Prescriber status)
Harbourside Health Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Pharmacist to join our established, digitally progressive practice on the Swansea Waterfront.
We are a well organised, supportive team that prioritises sustainable workload, collaborative multidisciplinary working and modern systems that allow clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
We believe medicines optimisation should be proactive, clinically rewarding and fully integrated within the multidisciplinary team. You'll work alongside experienced GP Partners, nurses and administrative staff in a practice where pharmacists are valued as an integral part of patient care.
We offer
Flexible working arrangements (22.5 days per week) Supportive GP Partners and experienced multidisciplinary team Clinical supervision and mentorship Opportunity to shape and develop the role around your interests NHS Pension Scheme NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions Modern purpose-built premises Opportunities to lead prescribing quality improvement and service development projects
Main duties of the job
Working closely with our GP Partners and wider clinical team, you will contribute to the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines across our practice population.
Responsibilities include:
- Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs)
- Medicines optimisation and polypharmacy reviews
- Medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge
- Long-term condition medication reviews
- Responding to medication queries from patients and clinicians
- Prescription authorisation within agreed competencies
- Clinical audit, prescribing safety and medicines governance
- Supporting QOF, Enhanced Services and Quality Improvement initiatives
- Liaison with community pharmacies and secondary care providers
The role will be tailored to reflect the successful applicant's experience, qualifications and clinical interests.
About us
We are a well-organised, supportive team that prioritise sustainable workload, protected clinical time, and modern systems that genuinely reduce GP burden.
Located minutes from the marina and within easy reach of the Gower coastline, this role offers the opportunity to combine high-quality clinical work with an excellent worklife balance.
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Details
- Date posted: 07 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Salary Available on Application 18.75 hours a week
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: M0044-26-0236
- Job locations: Harbourside Health Centre, Beacon Centre For Health, Langdon Road, SWANSEA, West Glamorgan, SA1 8QY, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong clinical judgement and organisational skills
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
Desirable
- Experience working within general practice or primary care
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews
- Experience using EMIS Web
- Experience managing patients with long-term conditions and polypharmacy
Applications from pharmacists who are new to general practice are welcomed. We will provide appropriate support, mentorship and opportunities to develop within primary care.
We actively use technology to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary administrative burden, including
EMIS Web clinical system Accurx and AskMyGP with structured preset messaging Workflow-based correspondence management Heidi AI clinical transcription Strong digital prescribing and medicines optimisation processes
You will join a practice that embraces innovation whilst maintaining safe, patient-centred care.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration clinical experience.
Desirable
- Experience in general practice or primary care.
- Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews.
- Experience using EMIS Web.
- Experience managing patients with long-term conditions and polypharmacy.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree (or equivalent qualification recognised in the UK)
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
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This advert is for Pharmacist (Primary Care) Harbourside Health Centre with GP Practice in Wales in NEWPORT, Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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