Clinical Pharmacist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coalville; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical supervision access

Training agreement with potential cost

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is inviting applications for a PCN pharmacist role based in Central and West Warrington PCN. You will perform structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy and provide expert medicines advice within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in primary care is valued, with Independent Prescriber status or CPPE pathway considered. Travel between sites may be required, and a flexible working approach is expected.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in pharmacy is required.
• Completed or in training for pre-registration year.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform structured medication reviews for complex polypharmacy patients.
• Provide expert clinical medicines advice to patients and teams.
• Support DES specifications and local practice priorities.
• Work in a patient-facing role within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical medicines advice

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Independent working

Computer literacy (MS Office & web)

Education

Masters degree in pharmacy

One year pre-registration training

CPD ongoing/continuing development

Job description

This PCN pharmacy team role is directly employed by one core practice but covers several of the seven practices in Central and West Warrington PCN. Core work is structured medication review for patients with complex polypharmacy, including care home residents, alongside DES delivery. The post is patient-facing within a multidisciplinary team, and primary care experience is particularly valued. Independent Prescriber status or the CPPE pathway is valued, with applicants working towards either also considered.

What the job involves

• Structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, including frailty, COPD, asthma and learning disabilities (STOMP)
• Expert clinical medicines advice to patients, carers and practice teams
• Support delivery of PCN DES specifications and local practice priorities
• Patient-facing work within a multidisciplinary team across GP practices
• Lead on person-centred medicines optimisation, including antimicrobial stewardship
• Improve prescribing quality and safety across the PCN
• Support pharmacy services to care homes, including medication reviews
• Liaise with community pharmacy, secondary care and other professionals to resolve medication issues
• Take a central clinical role in shared care protocols, anticoagulation and specialist liaison
• Clinical audit and quality improvement projects
• Contribute to development and delivery of pharmacy services across the PCN
• Maintain records of work and assist with prescribing budget monitoring

Qualifications

• Vocational four-year Masters degree in pharmacy
• One year pre-registration training
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience

• Experience of patient consultation
• Good critical appraisal skills

Skills & knowledge

• Good clinical knowledge of evidence-based healthcare, applied across settings and patient groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good organisational skills
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and web-based searching

Other

• Conducts oneself professionally at all times
• Able to travel freely and between multiple sites daily
• Flexible working approach
• Able to work under pressure

Nice to have

• Post-registration experience in primary, secondary or community pharmacy, or clinical pharmacy
• Experience of working with GPs
• Independent prescriber qualification
• Enrolled on or completed the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP), or willing to enrol
• Postgraduate diploma or MSc in clinical or community pharmacy, or equivalent
• Good understanding of primary care structure and General Practice
• Knowledge of GP clinical computer systems
• Valid driving licence and daily access to a car

What’s offered

• Access to appropriate clinical supervision and a professional clinical network
• Training support, under a Training Agreement that may require repaying costs if you leave the PCN role