PCN Clinical Pharmacist with IP

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a proactive PCN Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. The role involves assessing and managing minor illnesses, prescribing medications, and collaborating with GPs and nurses. Ideal candidates will have Independent Prescribing qualifications and prior experience in minor illness management. The position offers a salary between £56,000 to £62,000 depending on experience and comprehensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous primary care experience required.
• Experience in Minor Illness Clinics is preferred.
• Ability to supervise junior pharmacists and/or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations for minor illnesses.
• Prescribe medications safely and responsibly within scope of practice.
• Manage pathology results including blood tests.

Skills

Independent Prescribing

Minor Illness Management

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

PCN CPPE completed

Job description

The Bourne Health Partnership are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic PCN Clinical Pharmacist with an Independent Prescribing and Minor Illness Management qualifications to join our friendly and supportive team at Keston Medical Practice.

This role forms part of the clinical team working across our associate practices within a Hub model, offering collaborative working and shared learning opportunities.

We would particularly welcome applicants with face to face minor illness management experience and with experience of managing pathology results and document workflows.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants in this opportunity. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

Responsibility forassessing, diagnosing, and managing patients presenting with a variety ofminor illnesses across primary care both face to face and via telephone. You will also work to manage pathology results which include blood tests and other primarycare pathology results.

Conduct thorough telephone and face to face clinical assessments and formulatemanagement plans for patients with minor illnesses.

Prescribe medications safely and responsibly within your scope of practice.

Review action and file blood test results asappropriate

Review action and file clinical letters asappropriateWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and MDT todeliver seamless care.Provide health promotion advice and support patient self-care.

Provide cover remotely to other Bourne Health Site.Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with all governance andregulatory standards.

You will also be expected to support, where required,delivery of Chronic Disease Management and undertake Clinical MedicationReviews, proactively managing patients with complex polypharmacy needs. Therole will also involve providing primary support to GP staff with regard toprescriptions (including repeat prescribing), medication queries, and complexclinical queries.

The successful candidate will receive dedicated training toenhance their clinical skills and pursue their professional interests.

A GP Partner will be allocated to provide ongoingmentorship, support, and guidance.

About us

The Bourne Health Partnership is the largest primary care provider in South West London, serving diverse communities across multiple GP surgeries. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, underpinned by innovation, community engagement, and operational excellence.

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

As part of our Primary Care Network (PCN) pharmacy team, the postholder will work collaboratively at Keston Medical Practice and with our associate practices within a Hub model, enabling integrated patient care, shared learning, and a multidisciplinary approach to clinical practice.

Led and supported by the Director of Pharmacy, the postholder will work closely with our GPs, nurses, and wider healthcare professionals to optimise medicines use, improve outcomes in long-term condition management, and support safer, more efficient prescribing across the network.

The postholder will play a key role in chronic disease management clinics, prescribing within their competency, and supporting quality improvement initiatives across the PCN.

Main duties of the job

As the role will develop the postholder will take responsibility for assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients presenting with a variety of minor illnesses across primary care both face to face and via telephone. You will also work to manage pathology results which include blood tests and other primary care pathology results. You will be supported by our significant GP team in this role.

What You Will Do

Conduct thorough both telephone and face to face clinical assessments and formulate management plans for patients with minor illnesses.

Prescribe medications safely and responsibly within your scope of practice.

Review, action and file blood test results as appropriate

Review, action and file clinical letters as appropriate

Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other team members to deliver seamless care.

Provide health promotion advice and support patient self-care.

Provide cover remotely to other Bourne Health Site.

Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with all governance and regulatory standards.

The postholder would also entail providing primary support to GP staff with regards to prescriptions (this includes repeat prescribing), medication queries, complex clinical queries. The postholder will also be expected to support, where required, delivery of Chronic Disease Management and undertake Clinical Medication Reviews, proactively managing patients with complex polypharmacy needs. The role also involves providing primary support to GP staff with regard to prescriptions (including repeat prescribing), medication queries, and complex clinical queries.

We are committed to supporting and developing our team. The postholder will receive dedicated training to enhance their clinical skills and pursue their professional interests.

The postholder would have an allocated GP Partner to mentor, support and guide them.There will also be training to manage low-level investigation results following strict protocol and supervision. Support will be provided to develop and train the postholder to further their skillset within their clinical interests.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical Assessment & Patient Consultations

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations for patients presenting with acute or minor illnesses (e.g., infections, respiratory, dermatological, ENT, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and urinary conditions).
• Take a structured clinical history, perform relevant clinical examinations, and make safe, evidence-based diagnoses.
• Prescribe medications independently within scope of competence, ensuring adherence to NICE guidance, local formularies, and antimicrobial stewardship policies.
• Provide self-care advice, OTC recommendations, and safety-netting guidance, including when and how to seek further medical attention.
• Recognise and appropriately escalated red-flag symptoms or complex cases to a GP or senior clinician.
• Undertake medication reviews (acute and repeat), focusing on safety, appropriateness, and adherence.
• Initiate, adjust, or discontinue medications in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Ensure all prescribing and clinical decisions are accurately documented in the electronic patient record (EMIS/SystmOne).
• Support the implementation of practice and ICB prescribing policies, including optimisation initiatives and formulary compliance.
• Request, interpret, and act upon blood test results such as FBC, U&E, CRP, LFT, thyroid, and infection markers.
• Identify abnormal or critical results, take appropriate clinical action, and document interventions clearly.
• Liaise with GPs or the duty doctor where urgent follow-up or escalation is required.
• Communicate results to patients via telephone or messaging, providing appropriate explanation and next steps.
• Ensure recall systems (e.g., chronic disease monitoring, follow-up testing) are updated and actioned appropriately.

4. Workflow Management: Letters, Documents & Results

• Review, triage, and action incoming correspondence, including hospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters, and pathology reports.
• Update patient medication lists and care plans in line with correspondence.
• Identify and follow up on clinical actions arising from letters, such as medication changes, follow-up bloods, or referrals.
• Work collaboratively with the practice administrative team to ensure timely and safe document processing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of workflow protocols, ensuring appropriate delegation and clinician sign-off processes are in place.

5. Communication & Teamworking

• Liaise effectively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, admin staff, and community pharmacists to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in daily huddles or clinical debriefs to discuss complex cases or workflow challenges.
• Support patient education through telephone follow-ups, medication counselling, and health promotion initiatives.
• Provide advice and mentorship to junior pharmacists, technicians, and trainees where applicable.

6. Clinical Governance, Safety & Quality

• Adhere to GPhC standards, local governance policies, and professional codes of conduct.
• Participate in significant event reviews, clinical audits, and quality improvement projects relevant to prescribing or patient safety.
• Maintain up-to-date mandatory training, including safeguarding, infection control, and CPR.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice to ensure continued competence within the minor illness scope.

7. Professional Development

• Maintain an up-to-date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio aligned to prescribing and clinical assessment.
• Attend relevant practice or PCN clinical meetings and training sessions (e.g., Red Whale, NICE updates, ICB webinars).
• Expand clinical competencies (e.g., respiratory, dermatology, ENT, or urgent care) through accredited training and mentorship pathways.

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships

Internal

Members of the Senior Management team

Members of the Partnership Board

Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External

Suppliers of services

Other GP practices and practice groups

Other external organisations

Person Specification

Other Requirements

• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhc
• PCN CPPE completed.

Experience

• Previous primary care experience
• Willing or experience in supervising junior pharmacists and/or technicians.
• Experience in Minor Illness Clinics
• Excellent verbal communication skills, a proactive approach, and a desire to learn

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co-operative
• Motivated and proactive
• Ability to use initiative and judgement
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confident, assertive, and resilient

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.

£56,000 to £62,000 a yearDepending on experience