Skelmersdale PCN Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to join a forward-thinking organization focused on improving community health. This patient-facing role involves utilizing clinical skills to manage long-term conditions, support hospital discharges, and advise on medication. The successful candidate will work independently within a vibrant, team-oriented environment, applying their expertise to ensure safe and effective medication use. If you are adaptable and have a passion for patient care, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in primary care.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and adaptable with excellent clinical skills.
• Competent in IT and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term conditions and support hospital discharge prescribing.
• Act as a specialist resource for medicines-related queries.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Competence

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Clinical Pharmacy Certification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to develop a pioneering role within primary care. West Lancashire GP Federation is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Skelmersdale PCN.

The Clinical Pharmacist is a patient-facing role with opportunities to utilise clinical skills to improve community health. Responsibilities include managing long-term conditions, supporting hospital discharge prescribing, advising on multiple medications, and developing the pharmacist role within GP practices. The role involves acting as a specialist resource for medicines-related queries, signposting to other services, and liaising with healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

We seek candidates who are enthusiastic, adaptable, with excellent clinical skills, and competent in IT. Good organisational and communication skills are essential for engaging with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and carers. We value shared values and behaviours, aiming to foster a vibrant, team-oriented environment focused on learning and collaborative success.

The successful candidate will work independently at network and practice levels, applying their pharmaceutical expertise within the medicines optimisation agenda to ensure safe and effective medication use.

About us

Our organisation values the right culture for growth. We prioritize shared values and behaviours, fostering a fun, vibrant environment that nurtures talent and achieves excellent outcomes through teamwork and mutual respect.

Additional details

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: B0349-23-7999

Location: Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8LA