PCN Clinical Pharmacist

Integrated Care System; Towcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join their team at Towcester Medical Centre. The role involves optimizing patient medication management in collaboration with other healthcare professionals while ensuring compliance with professional standards. Offering a competitive salary, support for professional development, and a flexible work environment, this position presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in primary care.

Benefits

NHS discounts via Health Service Discounts

Structured clinical supervision

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements within core hours

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed approved 18-month training pathway.
• Clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with complex medication needs.
• Act as an independent prescriber working with the general practice team.
• Manage patients with chronic conditions requiring complex medication regimens.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Assessment

Medicines Optimisation

Patient Care

Education

Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent

Registered with GPhC

Postgraduate Diploma & Qualification

Job description

Brackley and Towcester PCN Ltd is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic healthcare team at Towcester Medical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in primary care, working closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication management and outcomes.

Main duties of the job

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Must have completed an approved 18-month training pathway (such as CPPE Clinical Pharmacist pathways) that equips you to practice safely in primary care.

CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Pathway completion is mandatory (requirement under Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme).

Clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical supervision.

Computer literacy and familiarity with clinical systems.

Previous experience working in general practice or primary care.

Experience with clinical medication reviews and chronic disease management.

Knowledge of local prescribing guidelines, formularies, and antimicrobial stewardship.

About us

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.

NHS discounts via the Health Service Discounts.

Comprehensive induction and ongoing support including structured clinical supervision.

Clinical Supervision Framework: Monthly supervision sessions with a senior clinical/advanced practice pharmacist, with additional GP clinical supervisor support.

Professional development opportunities for continuing education.

Access to professional clinical networks and peer support.

Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Flexible working arrangements within core hours (no weekend work).

Access to continuing education and training.

Job responsibilities

Key Accountabilities: Patient Care and Clinical Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with complex medication needs.
• Provide patient-facing consultations using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.
• Deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assess medication-related problems and provide appropriate interventions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Accountabilities: Patient Care and Clinical Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with complex medication needs.
• Provide patient-facing consultations using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.
• Deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care tailored to individual patient needs.
• Assess medication-related problems and provide appropriate interventions.

Prescribing and Medication Management

• Act as an independent prescriber (if qualified) working with and alongside the general practice team.
• Prescribe medicines within scope of practice and competence (qualified prescribers only).
• Work collaboratively with GPs and practice team to support medication decisions.
• Provide clinical recommendations for medication therapy.
• Review and advise on medication regimens and therapeutic options.
• Ensure prescribing practices and recommendations align with local guidelines and formularies.

Chronic Disease Management

• Manage patients with chronic conditions requiring complex medication regimens.
• Conduct structured clinical medication reviews, particularly for:
  • Complex polypharmacy cases
  • Older people and care home residents
  • Patients with multiple co-morbidities (frailty, COPD, asthma)
  • People with learning disabilities or autism (STOMP programme)
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust therapy as appropriate.

Medicines Optimisation

• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives across the practice.
• Provide specialist expertise in safe and effective medicines use.
• Address medication-related health inequalities.
• Support patients in understanding their medications and improving adherence.
• Reduce medication waste through appropriate review and deprescribing.

Quality Improvement and Leadership

• Lead quality improvement projects related to pharmaceutical care.
• Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievements.
• Support enhanced services delivery.
• Implement antimicrobial stewardship programmes.
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols and guidelines.

Professional Collaboration and Integration

• Work effectively within multidisciplinary primary care teams.
• Collaborate with community and hospital pharmacy services.
• Develop professional relationships across the PCN and wider healthcare system.
• Participate in shared care protocols and specialist referral pathways.
• Engage in clinical research activities where appropriate.

Professional Development and Supervision

• Participate in regular clinical supervision and peer support networks.
• Maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements.
• Contribute to training and mentoring of pharmacy colleagues.
• Stay current with evidence-based practice and emerging therapies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Patient satisfaction scores and feedback.
• Clinical outcome measures for managed conditions.
• Medication review completion rates and quality metrics.
• Prescribing quality indicators and cost-effectiveness measures (if applicable to qualified prescribers).
• Medication therapy recommendations quality and acceptance rates.
• QOF and enhanced services contributions.
• Professional development and training completion.
• Integration with practice workflow and team effectiveness.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of undertaking medication or medicine use reviews.
• Experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multi-agency work.
• Experience in undertaking clinical audit.
• At least 2 years post-registration experience in a hospital, community or general practice setting.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Registered with GPhC.
• Specialist knowledge through a Postgraduate Diploma & Qualification.
• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Independent Prescriber status (not essential).

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.