Lead Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care Network

Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
Hours: Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Summary

An established Primary Care Network in Taunton, Somerset is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Pharmacist to lead and develop its pharmacy team across two GP practices. This senior, patient-facing role requires autonomous practice as an Independent Prescriber and involves medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, and leadership in medicines safety and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reviews for poly-pharmacy, multi-morbidity, care home, and vulnerable patients
• Act as an Independent Prescriber, implement changes, and monitor high-risk medicines
• Lead repeat prescribing systems, reconciliation post-discharge, and medicines safety initiatives
• Supervise and develop Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
• Drive audit, quality improvement, QOF, CQC compliance, and service development
• Provide training and expert advice to MDT colleagues

Person Specification

Essential: GPhC registered, Independent Prescriber, MPharm (or equivalent), leadership skills, medicines optimisation and governance experience, proficient in EMIS
Desirable: 3+ years advanced primary care experience

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