Primary Care Network (PCN) Clinical Pharmacist

Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London is looking for a motivated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to improve patient outcomes through effective medication management. The role involves prescribing support within the practice and mentoring. Candidates should be GPhC registered with experience in primary care and a strong understanding of clinical governance. This position does not currently offer sponsorships.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is required.
• Experience in primary care pharmacy management.
• Min. 2 years as a practicing pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines.
• Manage care for patients with long-term conditions.
• Develop strong relationships across PCNs and health networks.

Skills

Clinical Care

Patient Support

Leadership

Prescription Management

Clinical Knowledge

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Independent prescribing qualification

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Job description

Overview

Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation

The closing date is 06 October 2025

We are seeking a motivated, innovative and experienced Clinical Pharmacist with proven leadership skills, in an autonomous position. You shall be accountable to the Board and GP Partners.

At this moment, we do not offer any sponsorships.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a PCN Clinical Pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice and within the PCN. They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.

Please read the JD before applying for this role. Any additional responsibilities or requirements will be discussed in the interview.

About us

Network West One Primary Care Network (PCN) consists of 7 GP surgeries in Barking & Dagenham. We cover a population size of over 55,000 patients. We are seeking a motivated, innovative and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our professional and friendly multi-disciplinary team.

Job responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Patient Support
• Assess and treat patients using expert knowledge of medicines.
• Prescribe (or train to prescribe) and support the general practice team.
• Manage care for patients with long-term conditions, complex polypharmacy, frailty, asthma, COPD, learning disabilities, or autism.
• Conduct structured and new-patient medication reviews.
• Provide proactive care for vulnerable or high-risk patients, helping prevent admissions/re-admissions.
• Support patient/carer understanding, confidence, and adherence to medicines.
• Signpost patients to the right healthcare professional.
• Answer medication queries from patients and staff.
• Lead on person-centred medicines optimisation, including antimicrobial stewardship.
• Encourage safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing across the PCN.
• Implement and embed robust repeat prescribing and medication monitoring systems.
• Handle prescription queries and requests directly.
• Supervise safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs in line with infection control standards.
• Promote self-care and reduce medicine waste.
• Provide leadership on prescribing systems, quality improvement, and service delivery.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and integrate with wider healthcare services (community, hospital, mental health pharmacists).
• Develop strong relationships across PCNs and health/social care networks.
• Support and mentor junior pharmacists through structured supervision.
• Contribute to service development and enhanced services delivery.
• Quality, Governance & Education
• Improve prescribing quality through audits, NICE/CQC compliance, and clinical guidance.
• Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, and complaint management.
• Learn from incidents/near misses and embed improvements.
• Support education of staff on prescribing and medicines use.
• Participate in research, shared care protocols, and public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19).
• Professional Development & Admin
• Undertake mandatory training and appraisals.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision (monthly for clinical pharmacists, quarterly for senior/advanced).
• Maintain an effective, clean, and safe working environment.
• Contribute to performance reviews and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Hold or be working towards a GPhC independent prescribing qualification.
• Minor ailments certification.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
• MUR and repeat dispensing certification.

Experience

• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice and the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
• An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners.
• Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
• Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care.
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
• Understanding of the mentorship process.
• Broad knowledge of general practice.

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.

Together First CIC Barking and Dagenham GP Federation