PCN Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nottingham is seeking a part-time Clinical Pharmacist to join their Primary Care Network. The role involves chronic disease management, clinical medication reviews, and supporting general practice with prescription queries. Ideal candidates should be registered pharmacists with strong communication skills and some knowledge of clinical pharmacy. Flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Completion of CPPE pathway and independent prescribing are desirable, but not essential.
• 2 years experience of pharmacy within the healthcare setting or equivalent is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a partially patient-facing role.
• Take responsibility for chronic disease management and clinical medication reviews.
• Support general practice staff with prescription and medication queries.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in use of EMIS / SystmOne

Education

Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Completed CPPE Primary Care Pharmacist Education Pathway

Job description

Overview

PCN Clinical Pharmacist – Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Due to expansion within our Primary Care Network (PCN) we have an exciting opportunity for a further Clinical Pharmacist to join our organisation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic pharmacist to work in ASPIRE PCN.

Completion of CPPE pathway and independent prescribing are desirable, but not essential. 2 years experience of pharmacy within the healthcare setting or equivalent is desirable, but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a partially patient facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management, clinical medication reviews, supporting the general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will potentially provide support for the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice, while providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. They will be involved in any PCN related projects and initiatives.

About us

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance is a GP federation that operates to support, connect, and represent General Practices in Nottingham city. We are the lead employer for Primary Care Network (PCN) staff, employing on behalf of our member PCNs. We are close to employing approximately 100 ARRS (Additional Role Re-imbursement Scheme) roles.

We currently employ 40 Clinical Pharmacists across the city, and our goal is to ensure that all staff are supported to grow and thrive. We have been nationally recognised for our models of supervision, and have appeared on the Specialist Pharmacist Service Webinar to share our experiences.

Job responsibilities

Please find the attached the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
• Completed CPPE Primary Care Pharmacist Education Pathway

Experience

• Previous primary care experience

Knowledge

• Knows and follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to role
• Understands the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of EMIS / SystmOne

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.

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Address

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance

Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

GPA-7488769

Job locations

Nottingham City General Practice Alliance