Clinical Pharmacist PCN Independent Prescriber

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an onsite Independent Prescriber – Clinical Pharmacist. This role involves conducting virtual medication reviews, answering clinical queries, and managing complex medication issues. Candidates must have a Pharmacy degree, GPhC registration, and experience supervising junior pharmacists. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach are essential. This position is part-time, working 22.5 hours over 3 days per week, providing significant contributions to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising junior pharmacists and/or technicians.
• Experience with chronic asthma or COPD reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual medication reviews for repeat prescriptions.
• Answer clinical queries from healthcare professionals.
• Review hospital discharge letters and manage medication reconciliation.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Proactive approach

Ability to use initiative and judgment

Education

Pharmacy degree

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhc)

Completed PCN CPPE

Independent Prescriber

Job description

Job Summary

22.5 hours per week over 3 days – Onsite Independent Prescriber – Clinical Pharmacist – Portland Medical Centre, part of Bourne Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Virtual medication reviews for repeat prescription requests from patients, care homes and pharmacies.
• Answer clinical medication queries from GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond to complex medication queries from patients.
• Liaise with secondary care teams as needed for medication issues.
• Review hospital discharge letters and perform medication reconciliation; manage additional consultations after prolonged admissions.
• Handle complex medication queries from community pharmacies when prescription clerks cannot resolve them.
• Conduct audits for medication safety and recommend process improvements.
• Process shared‑care medication requests from secondary care specialists.
• Perform face‑to‑face medication reviews where indicated.
• Review and act on MHRA medication safety alerts as received.
• Prescribe repeat medications.
• Review acute requests and switch over to repeat medications where appropriate.

Key Relationships

Internal: Senior Management team, Partnership Board, colleagues within The Bourne Partnership. External: suppliers of services, other GP practices and practice groups, other external organisations.

Governance and Policies

Confidentiality, Data Protection and Freedom of Information: Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Disclose information only with prior permission. Follow the Freedom of Information Act 2005 procedure for written requests.

Information Governance: Comply with statutory requirements, NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice, and local policies. Safeguard personal information securely.

Equal Opportunities: Fulfil responsibilities under the Bourne Partnership’s Equal Opportunities Policy and equality laws.

Health and Safety: Adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and related regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

Infection Control and Sustainability: Observe infection control policies, minimise environmental impact, recycle, and report faults promptly.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited on organisational property.

Person Specification – Experience

• Experience supervising junior pharmacists and/or technicians.
• Experience with chronic asthma or COPD reviews.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhc).
• Completed PCN CPPE.
• Independent Prescriber.

Person Specification – Skills

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

Person Specification – Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident.
• Flexible and co‑operative.
• Excellent people skills.
• Motivated and proactive.
• Use of initiative and judgment.
• High integrity and loyalty.
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Assertive and resilient.

Person Specification – Other Requirements

• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Flexibility to work outside core office hours (desirable).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Portland Medical Centre – 184 Portland Road, South Norwood, London SE25 4QB – https://www.portlandmedicalcentre.co.uk/