Clinical Pharmacist, PCN & GP Practice Medicines Lead

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendle East PCN is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding Neighbourhood Team. You will work closely with GPs, practice pharmacists and the PCN team to optimise medicines management and support patients in the community.

You will have a strong background in GP practice, with Medicines Optimisation, and be prepared to develop into a prescriber role as part of our ongoing service expansion.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with GPhC and 5+ years post-registration experience.
• Experience working in GP practice and medicines management.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and audit.

Responsibilities

• Clinically assess and treat patients using medicines knowledge for disease areas.
• Undertake Structured Medication Reviews to optimise medications.
• Be a prescriber or train to become one.
• Support transfer of care between hospitals and GPs with appropriate signposting and medication changes.
• Lead medication reconciliation post-discharge with multi-team collaboration.
• Address high-risk drug queries and monitor medications.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacist expertise

GP practice experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

IT literacy

Problem solving

Research evidence application

Education

Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy

Registration with the GPhC

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Pendle East PCN is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding Neighbourhood Team. You will work closely with GPs, practice pharmacists and the PCN team to optimise medicines management and support patients in the community.

You will have a strong background in GP practice, with Medicines Optimisation, and be prepared to develop into a prescriber role as part of our ongoing service expansion.