Clinical PCN Pharmacist - Medicines Optimisation & Reviews

The Methodist Church in Britain; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to education pathway

GP clinical supervision

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a part-time clinical pharmacist for Gateshead Inner West Primary Care Network, based at Glenpark and Teams Medical Practice. The post involves medicines optimisation, patient-facing and telemedicine consultations, and collaborative work within a pharmacy team.

0.5 FTE considered. Responsibilities include prescribing, chronic disease management, complex polypharmacy reviews, and coordinating with hospitals and community pharmacists.

Qualifications

• Proven professional and educational qualifications with training details.
• Enrolled in or qualified from an approved 18-month primary care training pathway (e.g., CPPE).
• Holding or working towards a GPhC independent prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients clinically using medicines expertise via face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Prescribe acute and repeat medication, or train to become a prescriber.
• Manage chronic disease and complex polypharmacy, including clinical medication reviews and STOMP.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Clinical consultations

Interprofessional teamwork

Public health awareness

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist or eligible

CPPE or equivalent primary care training pathway

Tools

Prescribing qualification (independent)

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain seeks a part-time clinical pharmacist for Gateshead Inner West Primary Care Network, based at Glenpark and Teams Medical Practice. The post involves medicines optimisation, patient-facing and telemedicine consultations, and collaborative work within a pharmacy team.

0.5 FTE considered. Responsibilities include prescribing, chronic disease management, complex polypharmacy reviews, and coordinating with hospitals and community pharmacists.