Middleton & Hunslet PCN Clinical Pharmacist

South and East Leeds GP Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leeds is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist to enhance patient care through medicines optimisation. In this role, you will work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team to manage safe medication practices. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in pharmacy, be registered with the GPhC, and have experience in primary care. The position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 depending on experience, with a mix of office and patient-facing activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a qualified, registered clinical pharmacist in primary care or hospital settings.
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical pharmacy, medicines optimisation.
• Strong understanding of Primary Care Networks and multidisciplinary team working.

Responsibilities

• Improve patient outcomes through medicines management and safety.
• Conduct structured medication reviews for complex patients.
• Support implementation of prescribing policies and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Medicines optimisation

Clinical decision making

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm)

Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Middleton & Hunslet PCN Clinical Pharmacist

Interview Date: Wednesday 18thFebruary (Face toFace at Lingwell Croft)

Beeston Primary Care Network (PCN) have a vacancy for a highlymotivated and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to come onboard. The team isextremely well integrated into the PCN and works very closely with Middletonand Hunslet PCN having a joint Executive Team across both PCNs. Their work is highly valued and recognised byall member practices. The PCN roles are well supported by the ClinicalDirector.

Main duties of the job

You will be working towards the delivery of the outcomesoutlined in the Primary Care Network Contract Enhanced Service Specification.

The post holder will be employed by South EastLeeds GP Group, but will be deployed and managed day to day from within theMiddleton & Hunslet Primary Care Network

There will be an element of office / home working, but it is amainly patient facing role. This is an exciting opportunity to use and developyour clinical knowledge and skills to contribute to all aspects of medicinesoptimisation and improve the lives of patients across the PCN.

Applicationsfrom all pharmacy sectors are welcome however, experience and knowledge ofworking in primary care would be desirable.All PCN pharmacy staff are required to enrol on (or be exempted from)the 18-month CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway. You will beallocated a clinical supervisor and receive support from the Lead Pharmacist tocomplete the training and gain confidence in the role.

About us

Primary CareNetworks (PCNs) form a key building block of the NHS long-term plan. Bringing generalpractices together to work at scale has been a policy priority for some yearsfor a range of reasons, including improving the ability of practices to recruitand retain staff; to manage financial and estates pressures; to provide a widerrange of services to patients and to integrate with the wider health and caresystem more easily. PCNs were formally ratified in July 2019.

Middleton andHunslet PCN is a large PCN with a patient list size of circa 33,000 patients.Of this, we currently provide clinical support to 10 Care Homes, with apopulation of around 360 beds. We have a significant workforce in place whichbrings wonderful opportunities for in-house multi-disciplinary team working. Wehave a well-developed multidisciplinary team including a Pharmacy Team,Occupational Therapists, Social Prescribers, a range of nursing/ HCA staff andmore which means that the majority of any patient's needs can now be providedon their own doorstep.

Middleton & Hunslet PCN also workscollaboratively with Beeston PCN, forming BMH (Beeston, Middleton & HunsletPCNs, we have roles working across both ensuring a continuity of care between.To note this role is for that only of Middleton and Hunslet PCN.

Job responsibilities

Main Tasks:

Clinical

To improve the outcomes for patients fromtheir medicines and reduce the risk of harm. Part of this will involveimproving medicines safety and medicines management processes across the PCNsuch as contributing to actioning MHRA alerts and reconciling of medicinesupon transfer of care.

To carry out structured medication reviews(SMRs) to optimise medication for complex patients, in particular the frail,polypharmacy and care home residents. This may involve home visits for thehousebound which can be done jointly with the PCN care co-ordinators in thefrailty team. We have a structure in place for working smoothly with the manycare homes across Beeston.

Contribute to delivering the medicines aspectsof the investment and impact fund (IIF) which forms part of the PCN directedenhanced service (DES).

Join established MDTs locally to deliverproactive, personalised and coordinated health and social care. Partnershipworking across all care sectors and effective communication will be required.

Technical & Administrative

Support the PCN multi-disciplinary team toensure efficient medicines optimisation processes are being followed.

Implement efficient ordering and returnprocesses and reducing medication wastage.

Provide training and support on the legal,safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of theElectronic Prescription Service (EPS).

Promotion of Electronic Repeat Dispensing(eRD) and online ordering

Develop relationships with other pharmacyprofessionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team to supportintegration across health and social care including primary care, communitypharmacy, secondary care and mental health.

Support practice reception teams in streaminggeneral prescription requests, to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists toreview the more clinically complex requests.

Support the implementation of nationalprescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and otherprimary care settings.

Support the PCN to deliver on the QualityImprovement Plans, QOF and locally commissioned enhanced services

Support the PCN in reviewing and developingpractice policies for CQC requirements

Health and Safety - Thepost-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and othershealth, safety and security as defined in our Health & Safety Policy, toinclude:

Using personal security systems within theworkplace according to PCN guidelines.

Identifying the risks involved in workactivities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.

Making effective use of training to updateknowledge and skills.

Using appropriate infection controlprocedures, including maintaining a tidy and safe way work area free fromhazards. Effective hand hygiene.

Provide advice on the correct and safemanagement of the specimen's process, including collection, labelling,handling, use of correct containers, storage and transport arrangements.

Correct use of personal protective equipment(PPE) in both routine and extraordinary circumstances.

Safe use of sharps, storage and disposal.

Equality andDiversity - The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rightsof patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importanceof peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent withpractice procedures and policies, and current legislation.

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs andbeliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to andof the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances,feelings priorities and rights.

Training, Personal/Professional Development Training requirements will be monitored inaccordance with PCN requirements. Relevant personal development will beencouraged and supported by the PCN.You will be expected to take responsibility for maintaining a recordof own personal and/or professional development.

Undertake mandatory and statutory training asrequired and attend courses/ study days as deemed appropriate/ necessary.

Continually review clinical practice, respondingto National policies and initiatives where appropriate.

Provide leadership and education for membersof the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support whennecessary.

Assess own performance and take accountabilityfor own actions, either directly or under supervision.

Communication:

Excellent communication skills (written andoral), when dealing with patients and other team members. The ability to makeclear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively.

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles toensure patients and carers are fully informed and consent to treatment.

Recognise people's needs for alternativemethods of communication and respond accordingly.

Use developed communication, negotiation andconflict management skills recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, culturalbackground etc.

Managing Risk:

Manage and assess risk within the areas ofresponsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff andpatients. This includes the escalation of clinical concerns or appropriatereferrals where the management of a clinical situation requires it, or itfalls outside of clinical competence.

Monitor work areas and practices to ensurethey are safe and free from hazards, and conform to health, safety andsecurity legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Apply infection control measures within thepractice according to local and national guidelines and in accordance withthe practice policy.

This jobdescription is not exhaustive and is subject to review considering changingservice needs. Change will be made in consultation with the role holder andwill be reviewed at annual appraisal.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working as a qualified, registered clinical pharmacist in primary care, community, or hospital settings
• Experience delivering medicines optimisation, medication reviews, and clinical decision making within scope
• Experience supporting long term condition management and working with GPs and MDT colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to meet service needs across multiple practices
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Able to work in a busy environment, managing urgent and important tasks effectively
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Experience in primary care/ General Practice

Skills, Ability and Knowledge

• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical pharmacy, evidence-based medicine, and medicines optimisation
• Strong understanding of Primary Care Networks, General Practice, and multidisciplinary team working
• In depth knowledge of long-term condition management, clinical pathways, and national guidance (NICE, MHRA, NHS England)
• Understanding of prescribing and deprescribing principles, rational prescribing, and strategies to improve prescribing quality
• Ability to undertake structured medication reviews, manage complex polypharmacy, and support personalised care
• Knowledge of pharmacy law, ethics, and current legislation
• Ability to analyse, interpret, and present prescribing data, audit findings, and clinical outcomes
• Skilled in identifying and managing medication related risks, including monitoring requirements and safety alerts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to adapt to patients, carers, GPs, and wider MDT
• Ability to influence and negotiate with clinicians, stakeholders, and external partners
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage caseloads, and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy in clinical documentation
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and information governance
• Competent in using clinical systems and able to learn new digital tools quickly
• Use of SystmOne (Clinical database)
• Knowledge of local public health priorities and population health management

Personal qualities, attributes and abilities

• Motivated, committed, and enthusiastic, with the ability to engage and influence others
• Self-aware, reflective, and able to recognise own limitations
• Flexible and adaptable, remaining calm under pressure
• Professional, reliable, and committed to high quality patient care

Qualifications

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
• Completion of, or working towards, Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification
• Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders
• Commitment to ongoing clinical development and advanced practice
• Additional postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Clinical Diploma, Advanced Clinical Practice modules)

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearDepending on experience