Welcome to St Wulfstan Surgery…

Would you like to work for an innovative, considerate, compassionate NHS GP Surgery?

If you share our passion, please feel free to send your CV to our Practice Manager, Lindsay Ward, via email at Lindsay.Ward@stwulfstansurgery.nhs.uk


Clinical pharmacist

The Clinical Pharmacist works as part of the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, optimise medicines use, support long‑term condition management, and reduce GP workload. The postholder provides expert clinical advice, conducts medication reviews, supports prescribing safety, and contributes to high‑quality, patient‑centred care across the practice.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our busy team. This is an exciting time for the practice and the successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to use their skills to further develop this role whilst providing a high standard of care for our patients.

The working schedule will be agreed but will be based on 22.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Medicines Optimisation & Clinical Review

  • Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with polypharmacy, frailty, multimorbidity, or high‑risk medicines.

  • Review and manage repeat prescriptions, ensuring safe and cost‑effective prescribing.

  • Provide clinical support for all long‑term conditions, including hypertension, asthma, COPD, diabetes, cholesterol, Atrial fibrillation, etc. (within scope of competence).

  • Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, or care transitions.

  • Identify and manage medicines‑related risks, including monitoring requirements and safety alerts.

2. Prescribing & Deprescribing

  • Prescribe and deprescribe medicines as an independent prescriber (if qualified), working within clinical competence and practice protocols.

  • Support GPs with complex prescribing queries and therapeutic decision‑making.

  • Implement evidence‑based prescribing initiatives aligned with ICB and national guidance.

3. Patient-Facing Clinical Work

  • Run clinics for medication reviews, long‑term condition support, and medicines education.

  • Provide advice to patients on the safe and effective use of medicines, including adherence and side‑effect management.

  • Support self‑care and shared decision‑making.

  • To participate in all vaccination clinics for example flu, Covid etc

  • To undertake home visits to care and nursing home including community when needed

4. Quality, Safety & Governance

  • Lead on medicines audits, QOF indicators, IIF requirements, and prescribing quality improvement projects.

  • Implement MHRA drug safety updates and ensure practice compliance.

  • Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship programmes.

5. Practice Integration

  • Work closely with GPs, nurses, HCAs, social prescribers, and other ARRS roles.

  • Provide training and support to practice staff on medicines management processes.

  • Participate in MDT meetings, case reviews, and clinical discussions.

6. Administrative & Operational Duties

  • Manage medication queries from patients, community pharmacies, care/nursing homes and secondary care.

  • Support repeat prescribing systems, synchronisation, and workflow optimisation.

  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards.

  • Complete workflow documents from Docman as per KPIs.

  • To be responsible for all safety alerts.

  • To run searches and perform audits as needed

Qualifications, Registration and Experience:

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

  • Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.

  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

  • Completion of, or enrolment in, the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy EducationPathway (PCPEP) (if required under ARRS).

  • Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Desirable

  • Independent Prescribing qualification (IP).

  • Postgraduate clinical qualifications (e.g., clinical diploma, advanced practice modules).

Experience

Essential

  • Experience delivering clinical pharmacy services in primary care, community, or hospital settings.

  • Experience conducting medication reviews and providing patient‑facing consultations.

  • Understanding of QOF, IIF, NICE guidance, and NHS primary care structures.

Desirable

  • Experience working in a GP practice or PCN.

  • Experience with EMIS.

  • Experience leading medicines optimisation projects.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Strong clinical knowledge of therapeutics, long‑term conditions, and medicines safety.

  • Ability to interpret and apply national guidelines (NICE, MHRA, local ICB formularies).

  • Excellent communication skills with patients and clinicians.

  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

  • Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

  • Competence in clinical documentation and digital systems.

Desirable

  • Skills in audit, quality improvement, and data analysis.

  • Understanding of population health management and risk stratification.

Personal Attributes

  • Patient‑centred approach with a commitment to high‑quality care.

  • Professional, accountable, and reflective.

  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast‑paced primary care environment.

  • Collaborative and supportive team member.

  • Proactive in identifying problems and implementing solutions.

Working Conditions

  • Based in a GP surgery, working at the main premises and branch surgeries.

  • Mix of face‑to‑face, telephone, home visits and digital consultations.

  • Supervision and support from senior clinicians as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Number and quality of medication reviews.

  • Number and quality of Docman workflow

  • Reduction in high‑risk prescribing.

  • Improved medicine adherence and patient outcomes.

  • Contribution to QOF/IIF targets.

  • Reduction in GP workload related to medicines management.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.

  • Supportive work environment

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme and free car parking

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to patients, we would love to hear from you.

Don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. This is a part-time role and a fantastic opportunity to develop your career for the right candidate.

We will use a dynamic interviewing schedule, seeing suitable candidates as their applications are submitted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27.25 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2026


PHLEBOTOMIST - qualified & Training role available

Start your career in healthcare as a phlebotomist at an award-wining GP surgery. We are seeking to recruit a new phlebotomist. Full training can be given, so no experience is required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our busy team. This is an exciting time for the practice and the successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to use their skills to further develop this role whilst providing a high standard of care for our patients.

Salary will be dependent on experience.

About us

At St Wulfstan Surgery, we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our patients. We are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission

In 2024, and again in 2025, we were delighted to be named by the Health Service Journal as ‘Primary and Community Provider of the Year’. This is a prestigious national award and reflects the quality of work done by the whole practice team.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care with a focus on excellence. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Southam is a lovely market town in South Warwickshire, only 10 minutes drive from Leamington Spa and 20 minutes from Coventry and Banbury.

We serve a wonderful community and treasure the great working relationship we have with our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality care to patients under the supervision of the Nurse Manager

  • Perform phlebotomy, blood pressure and height, weight and diabetic foot checks.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.

  • Supportive work environment

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme and free car parking

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care to patients, we would love to hear from you.

Don't miss out on this rewarding opportunity to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. This is a part-time role and a fantastic opportunity to build a career in healthcare for the right candidate.

Salary will be dependent upon experience.

We will use a dynamic interviewing schedule, seeing suitable candidates as their applications are submitted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

Language:

  • English (required)

Work Location: In person