Clinical Pharmacist - GP Surgery

Location: Isle of Wight
Salary: Up to £62,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-Time (37.5 hours, can be worked over 4 days)
Closing date: Monday 23rd March 2026

Job Summary
A large GP surgery on the Isle of Wight is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a multidisciplinary primary care team. The successful candidate will work alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and administrative staff to support patient care and optimise medicines use.

Main Duties

• Work in a patient-facing clinical role, assessing and treating patients using specialist knowledge of medicines.
• Conduct structured medication reviews, particularly for patients with chronic diseases, complex polypharmacy, and elderly or care home residents.
• Manage and support treatment for long-term conditions such as COPD and asthma.
• Act as, or train to become, an independent prescriber within the surgery.
• Provide leadership in medicines optimisation, antimicrobial stewardship, and prescribing quality improvement.
• Respond to medication queries and promote safe, effective use of medicines.
• Support self-care initiatives, minor ailment management, and appropriate use of local healthcare services.
• Collaborate with community pharmacies, hospital teams, care homes and local healthcare organisations.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance activities, and service improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• MPharm degree (or equivalent)
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
• Experience working in community pharmacy

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification (or willingness to undertake training)
• Understanding of the UK health and social care system
• Experience in service evaluation, project work, or quality improvement

How to Apply
To apply, please email your CV to