Lead Practice Pharmacist: Medicines Optimisation Leader

Central and West Warrington PCN; Warrington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training support

Job summary

Central and West Warrington Primary Care Network (CWW PCN) is seeking a Lead Practice Pharmacist to develop medicines optimisation across seven GP practices. You will join an established PCN team with Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and work with Senior Pharmacist and Clinical Director.

The role requires leadership in a multidisciplinary setting, with experience in primary care and CPPE pathways. Independent prescriber qualification is welcomed and training support is available.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care pharmacy settings and medicines optimisation.
• Independent Prescriber qualification (IP) preferred.
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).

Responsibilities

• Lead the practice pharmacy function within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, including care home residents.
• Provide expert clinical medicines advice to patients and practice teams.
• Lead prescribing quality improvement across the PCN and practices.
• Governance and patient safety oversight, including safety alerts and drug monitoring.

Job description

Central and West Warrington Primary Care Network (CWW PCN) is seeking a Lead Practice Pharmacist to develop medicines optimisation across seven GP practices. You will join an established PCN team with Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, and work with Senior Pharmacist and Clinical Director.

The role requires leadership in a multidisciplinary setting, with experience in primary care and CPPE pathways. Independent prescriber qualification is welcomed and training support is available.