Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and professional Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation within the Primary Care Network (PCN) framework. The PCN has already established excellent collaboration in delivering pharmacy provision to the many aspects of the DES within its locality. The post holder will help underpin and grow the team to move to working in line with the ever-evolving requirements of PCNs.
Our current team is complemented by 6 clinical pharmacists and 4 pharmacy technicians working across all sites. This role is a replacement within the team to continue to grow on the support and accessibility of our PCN and its patient population
Main duties of the job
Clinical Medicines Management
Provide expertise in clinical medicines management, including medication reviews and ensuring safe prescribing practices, especially during care transitions.
Medication Reviews
Conduct remote or face-to-face structured medication reviews for patients, particularly those with polypharmacy, long-term conditions, or in care homes.
Support for Patients
Offer patient-facing support, addressing medication queries and optimizing medication use to improve adherence and outcomes.
Hospital Discharge Management
Reconcile and manage medicines post-hospital discharge, ensuring continuity of care and addressing unexplained changes.
Quality Improvement
Lead clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including adherence to local and national prescribing guidelines.
Medicines Safety
Review and improve the safety of medicines associated with unplanned hospital admissions and high-risk groups.
Education and Guidance
Provide medication-related information to practice staff, healthcare teams, and patients, suggesting solutions and monitoring outcomes.
Policy Implementation
Monitor compliance with local and national guidelines, assisting with practice formulary updates and adherence to NICE guidance.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, attending case conferences and contributing to the delivery of high-quality care.
About us
Lakeside Healthcare at Yaxley is a well-established surgery with a list size of over 18,000 which is growing. We achieve full QOF points, and have been awarded the RCGP Quality Practice Award twice. The practice adopted a Doctor First access system in 2012 for all GP and Nurse Practitioner/Emergency Care Practitioner appointments.
We strongly believe in learning and teaching to progress personal development. Further training and development is encouraged to help build your role according to your aspirations and the needs of the business.
Working within the South Peterborough PCN you will be part of a forward-thinking Primary Care Network comprising of four practices across South Peterborough. We recognise the value that these roles will bring to our practices and our patients, and we look forward to growing our PCN team. You will be joining an established, dynamic and varied team, whose aim is to provide exemplary patient care; finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients
Details
Date posted
06 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,060.05 to £51,191.39 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3007-26-0002
Job locations
Lakeside Healthcare
Landsdowne Road
Yaxley
Peterborough
PE7 3JL
Employer details
Employer name
Lakeside Healthcare Group
Address
Lakeside Healthcare
Landsdowne Road
Yaxley
Peterborough
PE7 3JL
Employer's website
https://www.lakesidehealthcaregroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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