Hybrid Clinical Pharmacist IP - Wigan

NHS Jobs; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Annual leave as per NHS

Health & wellbeing programme

Staff training and development

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Wigan is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) for a full-time, 37.5-hour hybrid role based in Wigan. You will resolve medication queries, lead polypharmacy reviews, and work within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role values CPPE pathway certification, GP/primary care experience, and proficiency with EMIS or SystemOne, with opportunities to contribute to medicines optimisation and service improvement.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is mandatory.
• Independent Prescribing Qualification required.
• 6–12 months GP/primary care experience preferred.
• Completion or active enrollment on CPPE Primary Care Pathway.
• Proficient EMIS or SystemOne experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolve medication-related queries.
• Conduct polypharmacy reviews and SMRs.
• Face-to-face medication reviews with patients.
• Medicines reconciliation and post-discharge reviews.
• Provide medicines optimisation guidance to clinicians.
• Educate patients on medications and disease prevention.
• Deliver clinical leadership and support practice staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability under pressure

Workload management

Patient care commitment

Education

GPhC registration

Independent Prescribing Qualification

CPPE Primary Care Pathway certification

Tools

EMIS

SystemOne

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) Full-time, 37.5 hours a week hybrid based in Wigan

The Role: As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist, you will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare. Although we are seeking a pharmacist with general experience, any further experience with cardiovascular disease is desirable. This is a great opportunity to become an integral part of the PCN and build strong working relationships with the wider practice teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve medication-related queries
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Improve patient outcomes
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Essential Requirements

• A professional registration with GPhC
• An Independent Prescribing Qualification
• A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a general practice/primary care setting
• The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled
• Proficient experience with EMIS or SystemOne, some training can be provided.

Desirable skills and experience

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners
• The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy working environment
• Workload management being a self-starter, knowing how to prioritise effectively
• A commitment to patient care and professional standards

Why Apply?

This PCN is offering a list of benefits including (but not limited to):

• Free onsite parking and close by public transport links
• Free Gym and bike rental
• Agenda for change pay scale and annual leave including real living wage
• Blue light card opportunity
• Lunch and learn sessions
• Regular training and development
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits with The Pharmacist Network include: Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• Automatic Associateship with MORPh
• Company Pension scheme
• In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues
• 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)