PCN Clinical Pharmacist Lead

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in primary care is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy services within the Primary Care Network. The role includes conducting medication reviews, managing pharmacy technicians, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal candidates will be registered pharmacists with experience in a primary care environment and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

6 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Competitive salary with pay progression

Protected CPD & study time

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary care environment.
• Experience in chronic disease management.
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Structured Medication Reviews for high-risk patients.
• Supervise and appraise pharmacy technicians.
• Collaborate with PCN and practice managers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Effective time management

Problem solving & analytical skills

Management of Patient care

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)

Teaching Qualification

Job description

The PCN Clinical Lead Pharmacist will leadand develop pharmacy services across the Primary Care Network, delivering high-qualitymedicines optimisation, supporting long-term condition management, reducing GPworkload, and ensuring compliance with CQC, NICE, MHRA, QOF, and PCN DESrequirements

Main duties of the job

Conduct Structured MedicationReviews for high-risk, frail, and multi-morbid patients

Provide face to face, telephone, andvideo consultations

Manage minor ailment triage andrespond to urgent medication requests

Promote adherence, lifestyle support,and self-care

Review monitoring requirements,ensure timely blood tests, and safe prescribing

Identify and safeguard patientsrequiring closer follow-up or enhanced monitoring

Deliver cost-effective,evidence-based prescribing in line with national and local guidelines

Support QOF, PCN DES, and CQCcompliance

Lead medicines optimisation searches e.g., Ardens and act on findings

Review repeat prescribing systems andcontribute to safe-prescribing workflows

Supervise and appraise pharmacytechnicians

Support and supervise studentplacements

Attend MDT meetings, present casestudies, and contribute to shared clinical decisions

Participate in significant eventreviews and clinical governance

Lead quality improvement projects,prescribing audits, and reporting

Collaborate with PCN and practicemanagers, clinicians, and external partners

Monitor performance againstprescribing objectives and regulatory standards

About us

Victoria Primary Care Network (VPCN) provides care for approximately 50,000 patients across Victoria Medical Practice, Downlands Medical Centre and Vita Healthcare Practices.

The PCN pharmacy team comprises three pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join our team, providing pharmacy support across the PCN, overseeing the pharmacy technician team, and reporting to the PCN Clinical director. This is an evolving role with significant scope for development and flexibility, including managing chronic conditions in areas of interest.

Benefits of Working for Victoria PCN

• 6 weeks Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive salary with pay progression linked to training & performance
• Protected and structured CPD & study time
• Development pathways in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, CV disease, respiratory, frailty)
• Access to PCN-wide learning, Regular in-house teaching, clinical supervision and shared learning sessions, peer support and shadowing
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Job responsibilities

Full job description available upon request - main duties of the PCN Clinical Pharmacist Leadare detailed above.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
• Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other requirements

• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Occupational Health Clearance

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist
• Teaching Qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Advanced Practice Qualification)

Experience

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Experience of prescribing and undertaking medication reviews
• Experience of working as a practice or community pharmacist

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

• History taking and clinical decision making skills
• Management of Patient care
• Understands the importance of evidence based practice
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Understands the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
• Experience with clinical risk management

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.