Clinical Pharmacist PCN Independent Prescriber

Portland Medical; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary care medical practice in London seeks a Clinical Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to join their healthcare team. The ideal candidate will manage chronic disease management and conduct clinical medication reviews while liaising closely with GPs and nurses. This role requires registered status with the General Pharmaceutical Council and experience in primary care. A supportive environment is ensured for professionals looking to develop their clinical skills. Salary range is £52,000 to £60,000 annually, with a pro-rata option for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in chronic Asthma or COPD reviews.
• Previous primary care experience.
• Willing or experience in supervising junior pharmacists and/or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out virtual medication reviews.
• Answering clinical medication related queries.
• Managing complex medication queries from community pharmacies.
• Prescribing repeat medications.
• Conducting medication reconciliation.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Proactive approach

Ability to use initiative and judgement

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Confident, assertive, and resilient

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

PCN CPPE completed

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist PCN Independent Prescriber

Portland Medical Centre, as part of Bourne Health are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist who is already an established Independent Prescriber, to join our Practice to work onsite closely with our nurses and GPs.

The appointed Pharmacist would be part of a wider pharmacy team working with our associate practices within a Hub model.

Main duties of the job

As the role will develop the successful candidate will take responsibility for areas of Chronic Disease Management and undertake Clinical Medication Reviews, proactively manage patients with complex poly-pharmacy needs. The role would also entail providing primary support to GP staff with regards to prescriptions (this includes repeat prescribing), medication queries, complex clinical queries – please see full job description. There will also be training to manage low-level investigation results following strict protocol and supervision.

We will look to provide support to develop and train the candidate to further their skills in their clinical interests. The Pharmacist would have an allocated GP Partner to mentor, support and guide them.

About us

Bourne Health Partnership is a leading Primary Care NHS GP Partnership. It is the largest primary care provider in South West London, serving diverse communities across multiple GP surgeries. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, underpinned by innovation, community engagement, and operational excellence.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out virtual medication reviews when reviewing repeat prescription requests from patients, care homes and pharmacies
• Reviewing and answering clinical medication related queries from GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Answering complex medication related queries from patients
• Liaise with secondary care teams when needed for medication related issues
• Reviewing hospital discharge letters and carrying out medication reconciliation. May also include additional patient consultations when needed after prolonged hospital admissions
• Managing complex medication queries from community pharmacies when these cannot be dealt with by the prescription clerks
• Audits for medication safety with a view to make recommendations to amend practice processes where necessary to improve safety
• Reviewing and processing shared care medication requests from secondary care specialists
• Face to face medication reviews where indicated
• Review and action MHRA medication safety alerts as and when these are received
• Prescribing repeat medications.
• Reviewing acute requests and switching over to repeat meds as appropriate.

Key Relationships:

Internal: Members of the Senior Management team, Members of the Partnership Board, Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External: Suppliers of services, Other GP practices and practice groups, Other external organisations, Confidentiality, Data Protection, Freedom of Information.

Person Specification

Experience

• Willing or experience in supervising junior pharmacists and/or technicians.
• Experience in chronic Asthma or COPD reviews
• Previous primary care experience

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhc
• PCN CPPE completed.

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills, a proactive approach, and a desire to learn

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co-operative
• Motivated and proactive
• Ability to use initiative and judgement
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive, and resilient

Other Requirements

• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£52,000 to £60,000 a year FTE. Actual pro rata range: £31,200-£36,000 for 22.5 hrs p/w