PCN Clinical Pharmacist

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Greater London is seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist to enhance primary care services. This permanent role involves developing prescription processes and working closely with patients to manage their health. Ideal candidates should have a degree in pharmacy, relevant experience, and a collaborative mindset. Join a forward-thinking team where you can make a real impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist.
• Experience with common acute and long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for prescription authorisation and safer prescribing.
• Work with patients to manage long-term conditions and promote self-care.

Skills

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in pharmacy

General Pharmaceutical Council registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our North Connect PCN in Northwood on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will work across a number of practices developing this role closely supported by the GPs. They will be part of a group of Clinical Pharmacists under the guidance and supervision of a delegated clinical supervisor. The role will suit a forward-thinking, innovative and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist who is able to work collaboratively across the team. If you are adaptable, self-motivated and organised, possessing the necessary qualities and skills for this post, we look forward to hearing from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and run processes for repeat prescription authorisation, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.
• Work directly with patients to assess and treat conditions, manage long-term conditions and promote self-care.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist.
• Experience and an awareness of common acute and long‑term conditions likely to be seen in general practice.
• Working towards or holding an independent prescribing qualification (not mandatory).
• Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct.
• Involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

About the Confederation, Hillingdon CIC

The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole of London. We are a not for profit community interest company. The Confederation works to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs and neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinical services ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice. We are the provider representative voice for local General Practice into the wider NHS and other partners. We are of the NHS but independent, innovative and transformational. The Confederation determines to develop as an attractive place to work, providing rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn delivers our vision.

Our Values

• We work together to make a difference for patients
• We care enough to go the extra mile
• We support, trust, and empower
• We sincerely value each other
• We support Primary Care to own its destiny