Full Time Pharmacist

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for a Full Time Pharmacist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves assisting patients with medication-related queries, supporting practice staff, and conducting clinical audits. The successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development and will work collaboratively to deliver high-quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Primary care experience required.
• Registration with a professional body is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with medication-related problems.
• Conduct medicines reconciliation and review medications.
• Support chronic disease management.

Skills

Medication Management

Clinical Audits

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

CPPE qualification

Job description

Go back Miles Platting, Newton Heath and Moston PCN

Full Time Pharmacist

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Miles Platting, Newton Heath & Moston PCN is seeking to recruit a pharmacist to complement our current clinical team. This role will be based within GP practices in the Primary Care Network.

Main duties of the job

Main Duty of the Job

• Assist patients with medication-related problems and queries
• Support general practice staff with repeat prescriptions and medication queries
• Collaborate with the prescribing team on safety and quality of practice prescribing
• Conduct medicines reconciliation, including requests for new medications (e.g., discharge summaries/outpatient letters) and review of repeat medications for newly registered patients
• Support completion of necessary training such as independent prescribing if not already qualified
• Develop skills in areas of interest (e.g., respiratory, diabetes, minor illness)
• Perform structured medication reviews for all patient cohorts
• Undertake clinical audits to support patient care and safety
• Participate in contract-related work to help the practice achieve targets for QOF, IIF, and prescribing incentives
• Assist with chronic disease diagnosis, management, and reviews (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, CKD, hypercholesterolaemia), depending on experience and training

About us

The PCN is a collaboration of GP practices working together to deliver high-quality services to our communities in an innovative and flexible way. We are forward-thinking and supportive of your professional development, offering opportunities to develop and deliver new services as part of our team.

Job responsibilities

The pharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in:

• Assisting patients with medication-related problems and queries
• Providing support to practice staff regarding repeat prescriptions and medication queries
• Working with the prescribing team on safety and quality initiatives
• Conducting medicines reconciliation and reviewing medications for new patients
• Supporting training needs such as independent prescribing
• Developing skills in specialized areas
• Carrying out medication reviews and clinical audits
• Participating in contractual work to meet targets
• Supporting chronic disease management, subject to experience and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and registration with a professional body
• CPPE qualification
• Primary care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Miles Platting, Newton Heath and Moston PCN