PCN Prescribing Pharmacist, Swinton

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare practice in Manchester is seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) to manage safe and effective medicines management. In this role, you will engage with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and enhance access to healthcare. Responsibilities include conducting medication reviews, supporting prescription queries, and delivering clinical leadership on medicines optimisation. The ideal candidate should have at least 12 months of general practice experience and be a registered Clinical Pharmacist with the GPhC.

Benefits

GPhC registration fees covered

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing programme

Access to network of pharmacists

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience using EMIS system.
• Registered with GPhC.

Responsibilities

• Act within professional boundaries as a Clinical Pharmacist-IP.
• Conduct polypharmacy medication reviews.
• Provide expert advice on medications to clinicians and patients.
• Support practice staff with prescription queries.
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EMIS usage

Medication management

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPhC

Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pathway

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) to join Silverdale Medical Practice. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about delivering safe, effective medicines management and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day general practice activities.

Main duties of the job

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist-IP you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings.

Employee Benefits

• GPhC registration fees and DBS application costs covered.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
• Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme, including confidential counselling, digital gym access and retail discounts.
• Access to a national network of over 200 pharmacists with dedicated senior clinical support.
• Provision of company equipment (e.g., laptop, smartcard reader).
• Flexible working arrangements.

Job responsibilities

• As a clinical pharmacist-IP, you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 12 months experience working in general practice or primary care.
• Experience using EMIS
• Ability to travel to the practice site or reside within reasonable commuting distance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway or evidence of exemption.

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.