Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7)

NHS; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) to enhance team collaboration and patient care quality. The role involves managing complex medication needs, working closely with GPs and healthcare professionals, and supporting chronic disease management. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
• Experience managing acute and long-term conditions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and medication reviews.
• Develop personalised care plans and manage complex polypharmacy.
• Participate in patient education and support clinical research.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate qualifications (MPharm)

Job description

Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7)

We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to become a keymember of our Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work as part of a pharmaceutical team (another clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician) delivering Network Directed Enhanced Service to two member practices. Furthermore, additional projects will include collaboration with practice GPs, Nurses, and other practice staff ensuring high quality support of our patients. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, proactive, relatively junior in this field of expertise, but must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You willwork directly with patients to deliver structured medication reviews, support chronicdisease care, and contribute to safer prescribing practices.

Main duties of the job

PatientCare: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face and telephone structured medicationreviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderlyand those with multiple comorbidities.

PharmaceuticalExpertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, andfacilitate safe prescribing practices.

TeamCollaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcareprofessionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitionsof care.

ChronicDisease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, includingmedication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such ashypertension and lipid disorders.

Educationand Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues,and support innovation in clinical research. The PCPEP Course will be a mandatory commitment in line with NHS England direction.

OperationalEfficiency: Respond to medication-relatedinquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP, QOF, and other financial incentivised projects.

About us

At NorthStockton Primary Care Network (PCN), we are an established healthcare organisationserving a vibrant and diverse community of 45,000 patients across three memberpractices. Conveniently located near Stockton-on-Tees Town Centre, we providecomprehensive healthcare services in modern, well-equipped facilities. We arededicated to improving health outcomes and fostering a healthier community.

Job responsibilities

PatientCare: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face structured medicationreviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderlyand those with multiple comorbidities.

PharmaceuticalExpertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, andfacilitate safe prescribing practices.

TeamCollaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcareprofessionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitionsof care.

ChronicDisease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, includingmedication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such ashypertension and lipid disorders.

Educationand Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues,and support innovation in clinical research.

OperationalEfficiency: Manage prescription processes, respond to medication-relatedinquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP and QOF.

Person Specification

Experience

• A minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Experience managing acute and long-term conditions commonly encountered in general practice; strong problem-solving abilities with an understanding of when to escalate to senior professionals.
• Essential Qualifications and Skills: Postgraduate qualifications, such as a Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm) and/or completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Course.

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.