Merco Medical are delighted to support the recruitment of a Primary Care Pharmacist for a progressive, patient-focused practice in the scenic coastal town of Minehead, Somerset.

Location: Minehead, Somerset
Salary: Up to £55,000 FTE (DOE)
Hours: 30 hours per week (Part-Time)
Contract Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and proactive Pharmacist to join a growing multidisciplinary team. You'll play a pivotal role in enhancing medicines optimisation, prescribing safety, and pharmaceutical care across the practice.

The service is undergoing a transformative period and offers a supportive, collaborative environment, with an emphasis on delivering care that is personal, effective, and safe.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance on medicines, repeat prescriptions, and pharmaceutical care
Support prescribing audits and the safe management of high-risk drugs
Conduct remote and face-to-face patient consultations
Prescribe urgent medications using summary care records
Identify and manage clinical risks and medication-related queries
Act on safeguarding concerns in line with clinical protocols
Collaborate with the wider MDT to drive service improvement
Maintain accurate records using EMIS
What We're Looking For

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Completed or due to complete the CPPE Pathway
Substantial experience in primary care settings
Confident in both remote and face-to-face consultations
Skilled in high-risk prescribing and repeat medication systems
Excellent communication, organisation, and critical thinking abilities
Knowledge of safeguarding and adult/child protection protocols
EMIS experience preferred
What's on Offer

25 days annual leave (pro rata) + bank holidays
Extra day of leave on each work anniversary
NHS Pension - 20.6% employer contribution
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
Special and Significant Event Leave
Ongoing CPD and personal development opportunities
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Wellbeing support from in-house advisors
Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Eye care scheme and contribution towards glasses
Cycle to work scheme
NHS staff discounts
Relocation support for eligible candidates
Set in a beautiful coastal location, Minehead offers stunning views, access to Exmoor National Park, and a tight-knit community. This is a fantastic role for a pharmacist looking for a fulfilling challenge and a lifestyle change away from the city rush.

Contact Merco today to make a real difference with a forward-thinking team in primary care