Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist

Overview

We are a progressive, patient-focused primary care organisation serving 33,000 patients across multiple Maidstone sites. Our established Pharmacy Team, led by a Senior Pharmacist, works alongside GPs, nurses, AHPs and a dedicated Prescribing Hub that manages repeat prescribing, freeing pharmacists for patient-facing clinical work and proactive medicines optimisation.

The Role

Join us as an experienced Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist combining medicines management with innovative clinical practice. You'll also work within our GP-led MDT in the Same Day Assessment Hub (SDAC), supporting triage and assessment to deliver safe, timely care.

Key Responsibilities

• Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs): polypharmacy, frailty, long-term conditions (LTCs)
• Patient-facing medication reviews (remote & in-person)
• Deprescribing and medicines optimisation initiatives
• Safe prescribing and medicines management in partnership with the Prescribing Hub
• Patient education and adherence support
• Prescribing audits, medicines safety and QI projects
• SDAC participation: triage assessment within the GP-led MDT
• Expert advice on complex prescribing decisions

About You

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist (with scope for further development)
• Independent Prescriber (or working towards)
• Significant experience in primary care/clinical pharmacy
• Excellent consultation, communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Able to work autonomously and within an MDT
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across sites
• Passion for service development, patient safety and innovation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Minimum 30 hours with flexible working
• Senior Pharmacist leadership + Prescribing Hub support
• Innovative care models, including SDAC
• Ongoing CPD and IP support
• NHS Pension and staff benefits

Location: Maidstone (multi-site practice - driving essential)

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact Min Ven Teo, Lead Pharmacist

The College Practice 50-52 College Road Maidstone ME15 6SB