Primary Care Network Pharmacist - CLCH North Hammersmith & Fulham

Clch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London seeks a Band 8a Primary Care Network Pharmacist to support Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN. You will join our pharmacy team to provide specialist medicines expertise and promote safe, effective, person-centred medicine use.

The role covers conducting structured medication reviews, developing prescribing clinics, and advising GPs, nurses and care teams. You will travel between GP practices, contribute to medicines management, and drive

Qualifications

• Relevant post-registration experience in GP practice/primary care.
• Postgraduate qualification(s) including independent prescribing, DPP and diabetes-related expertise.
• Strong knowledge of prescribing and medicines management in primary care.
• Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills across a broad range of conditions.
• Effective communication and relationship-building with patients and health teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews, including for people affected by inappropriate polypharmacy or overprescribing.
• Develop and deliver prescribing clinics supporting the management of long-term conditions.
• Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, care coordinators, carers, families and other health and social care professionals.
• Contribute to Trust-wide medicines management, including policies, patient safety initiatives, medicines alerts and professional training.
• Work across GP practices within Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN, including lone working and travel between sites.

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)

Independent prescribing qualification

Post-graduate master’s in advanced clinical practice

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Primary Care Network Pharmacist - CLCH North Hammersmith & Fulham

Band 8a

Main area Pharmacist Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm) Job ref 824-CORP-8337796

Site Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN - Parkview Centre For Health And Wellbeing Town London Salary £66,274 - £73,496 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Join Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust as a Band 8a Primary Care Network Pharmacist, supporting Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN. You will work alongside our established pharmacy team to provide specialist medicines expertise and help improve safe, effective and person-centred use of medicines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct structured medication reviews, including for people affected by inappropriate polypharmacy or overprescribing.
• Develop and deliver prescribing clinics supporting the management of long-term conditions.
• Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, care coordinators, carers, families and other health and social care professionals.
• Contribute to Trust-wide medicines management, including policies, patient safety initiatives, medicines alerts and professional training.
• Work across GP practices within Hammersmith & Fulham North PCN, including lone working and travel between sites.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with the clinical expertise and collaborative approach needed to deliver high-quality medicines optimisation in primary care.

You will need:

• Relevant post-registration experience in GP practice/primary care.
• The required postgraduate qualification(s), including independent prescribing, DPP and diabetes-related expertise.
• Strong knowledge of prescribing and medicines management in primary care.
• Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills across a broad range of conditions.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills when working with patients, carers and multidisciplinary health and social care teams.
• The ability to organise your workload, manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A compassionate, flexible and person-centred approach.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Undergraduate Degree in Pharmacy
• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP)
• Independent prescribing qualification and evidence of actively prescribing in current clinical practice
• Post-graduate master’s in advanced clinical practice

Experience

• Substantial experience in general practice or primary care
• Experience in supervising a team/service and line management
• Ability to manage a wide variety of long-term conditions presenting in primary care, with a focus on cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) disease and comorbidities
• Experience in managing QoF and enhanced incentive schemes
• Experience in managing diabetes including initiation and titration of injectables including GLP-1 and insulin
• Proficient at using SystmOne
• Qualified and experienced Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP), with experience of supervising and developing prescribing practitioners

Skills & Knowledge

• Up to date knowledge of clinical guidelines – NICE/CKS

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.