Clinical Pharmacist (IP or Non-IP) – Brent PCNs

K & W Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

K&W Healthcare is recruiting Clinical Pharmacists (IP or Non-IP) to join our Brent GP network. You will work with GPs, nurses and other clinicians to optimise medicines, improve patient outcomes, and support medicines management across Wembley, Willesden, Kingsbury and Neasden.

We offer self-employed contracts with flexible hours and hourly rates: £23–£25 for Non-IP and £25–£28 for IP, DOE. CPPE Primary Care Pathway enrolment required; GPhC registration essential.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree and GPhC registration are essential.
• Must enrol on CPPE Primary Care Pathway or hold completion certificate.
• Excellent clinical, communication and IT skills are required.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical medication reviews and optimise medicines for high-risk and long-term condition patients.
• Manage repeat prescriptions and medicines reconciliation, including post-discharge follow-up.
• Deliver patient-facing consultations, triage minor ailments and support medication adherence.
• Participate in audits, QOF, and medicines safety initiatives; implement NICE guidelines.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and community pharmacies to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer vaccinations and support public health campaigns.
• Provide education and mentorship to junior pharmacists and clinical staff.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and CQC standards, monitoring high-risk medicines and safety alerts.

Skills

Clinical reviews

Communication

IT skills

Team collaboration

Education

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

CPPE Primary Care Pathway

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (IP or Non-IP) – Brent PCNs

Locations: Wembley, Willesden, Kingsbury & Neasden
Contract Type: Self-employed
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (flexible)
Salary:

• Non-IP Qualified: £23 – £25 per hour (DOE)
• Independent Prescriber (IP): £25 – £28 per hour (DOE)

Company Information:

K&W Healthcare is a network of 28 GP practices in Brent, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the community. Our practices work collaboratively to provide efficient, safe, and innovative primary care services, with a strong focus on medicines optimisation and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Job Overview:

We are seeking motivated Clinical Pharmacists (IP or Non-IP) to join our network of GP practices across Brent. In this role, you will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical expertise in medicines management, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall efficiency of our practices. This is a key position that directly supports patient care and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical medication reviews and support optimisation of medicines for high-risk and long-term condition patients.
• Manage repeat prescriptions & medicines reconciliation, including post-discharge follow-up.
• Deliver patient-facing consultations, triage minor ailments, and support medication adherence.
• Participate in audits, QOF, and medicines safety initiatives, implementing NICE guidelines.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and community pharmacies to ensure continuity of care.
• Administer vaccinations and support public health campaigns.
• Provide education and mentorship to junior pharmacists and clinical staff.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and CQC standards, monitoring high-risk medicines and implementing safety alerts.

Essential Requirements

• MPharm degree (or equivalent) and GPhC registration.
• Mandatory to enrol on the CPPE Primary Care Pathway (exception: if you hold a completion certificate).
• Excellent clinical, communication, and IT skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification (or willingness to complete within 6–12 months).
• Experience in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.