Primary Care Network Pharmacist

Integrated Care System; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system in Fleetwood is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to deliver patient-centred pharmaceutical care. The role involves comprehensive clinical assessments, managing chronic conditions, and leading quality improvement projects within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will be registered pharmacists with experience in primary care and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Completed or willing to undertake an approved training pathway.
• Experience in independent prescribing in primary care.
• Knowledge of local prescribing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients.
• Provide consultations based on expert knowledge.
• Lead quality improvement projects in pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Commitment to continuing professional development

Education

Registered Pharmacist with GPhC

18-month training pathway (CPPE Clinical Pharmacist pathways)

Independent Prescriber Qualification

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team within primary care. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming medication management and improving health outcomes across our patient population.

As a key member of the PCN team, you will use your clinical expertise to conduct comprehensive medication reviews, support chronic disease management, and lead medicines optimisation initiatives. Whether you're an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification, you'll collaborate closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and personalised care.

This role offers the chance to contribute to quality improvement projects, support national programmes such as STOMP, and help shape the future of pharmaceutical services in primary care. If you're committed to continuous professional development and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care through comprehensive clinical assessments, medication reviews, and evidence-based prescribing. It includes managing complex medication regimens for patients with chronic conditions, leading medicines optimisation initiatives, and ensuring safe, effective prescribing aligned with local guidelines. The postholder collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, supports quality improvement projects, and contributes to enhanced services and antimicrobial stewardship. Ongoing professional development, supervision, and mentoring of pharmacy colleagues are also integral to the role.

About us

Fleetwood Primary Care Network in Fleetwood, Lancashire has an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist to join our network's well established pharmacy team. There are 3 surgeries within the PCN, located within close proximity of each other, with excellent inter-personal relations, a good support network and a history of collaborative working. The practices are The Mount View Practice, Broadway Medical Centre and Fleetwood Surgery. Our population of around 32,000 is diverse, with varying levels of socio-economic status, young families and elderly patients all of whom make providing care very interesting.

Job responsibilities

Key Accountabilities Patient Care and Clinical Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with complex medication needs
• Provide patient-facing consultations using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas
• Deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care tailored to individual patient needs
• Assess medication-related problems and provide appropriate interventions

Prescribing and Medication Management

• Act as an independent prescriber (if qualified) working with and alongside the general practice team
• Prescribe medicines within scope of practice and competence (qualified prescribers only)
• Work collaboratively with GPs and practice team to support medication decisions
• Provide clinical recommendations for medication therapy
• Review and advise on medication regimens and therapeutic options
• Ensure prescribing practices and recommendations align with local guidelines and formularies

Chronic Disease Management

• Manage patients with chronic conditions requiring complex medication regimens
• Conduct structured clinical medication reviews, particularly for:
• Complex polypharmacy cases
• Older people and care home residents
• Patients with multiple co-morbidities (frailty, COPD, asthma)
• People with learning disabilities or autism (STOMP programme)
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust therapy as appropriate
• Lead medicines optimisation initiatives across the practice
• Provide specialist expertise in safe and effective medicines use
• Address medication-related health inequalities
• Support patients in understanding their medications and improving adherence
• Reduce medication waste through appropriate review and deprescribing

Quality Improvement and Leadership

• Lead quality improvement projects related to pharmaceutical care
• Contribute to LES contract achievements
• Implement antimicrobial stewardship programmes
• Develop and maintain clinical protocols and guidelines

Professional Collaboration and Integration

• Work effectively within multidisciplinary primary care teams
• Collaborate with community and hospital pharmacy services
• Develop professional relationships across the PCN and wider healthcare system
• Participate in shared care protocols and specialist referral pathways

Professional Development and Supervision

• Participate in regular clinical supervision and peer support networks
• Maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements
• Contribute to training and mentoring of pharmacy colleagues
• Stay current with evidence-based practice and emerging therapies

Key Performance Indicators

• Clinical outcome measures for managed conditions
• Prescribing quality indicators and cost-effectiveness measures (if applicable to qualified prescribers)
• Medication therapy recommendations quality and acceptance rates
• LES and enhanced services contributions
• Professional development and training completion
• Integration with practice workflow and team effectiveness

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC.
• Completed or willing to undertake an approved 18-month training pathway (such as CPPE Clinical Pharmacist pathways) that equips you to practice safely in primary care.
• Independent Prescriber Experience in the Primary Care environment.

Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and experience of Primary Care Medical IT systems ie; EMIS.
• Clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical supervision.
• Previous experience working in general practice or primary care
• Experience with clinical medication reviews and chronic disease management
• Knowledge of local prescribing guidelines, formularies, and antimicrobial stewardship

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.