Job summary
Chorley Central Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding pharmacy team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established, dynamic, and supportive network, where pharmacists play an integral role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will join a collaborative team currently made up of 5 Clinical Pharmacists and 3 Pharmacy Technicians, working closely with GPs, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes for our local population.
In this role, you will be at the heart of medicines optimisation, promoting safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing across our practices. You will have the opportunity to develop your own clinical areas of interest, undertake Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), and support patients with long-term conditions to achieve the best outcomes from their treatments.
We are offering full-time hybrid working (37.5 hours per week). You will benefit from a supportive team culture, structured mentorship, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
We are looking for a pharmacist who shares our commitment to excellence, is eager to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our community.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert clinical support to GPs and practice staff on all aspects of prescribing and medicines management.
Support safe and effective repeat prescribing processes.
Carry out medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge or transfer of care, ensuring safe and appropriate prescribing in line with local and national guidance.
Identify and proactively manage patients at high risk of medication-related problems, including those on high-risk or complex medicines.
Undertake Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and polypharmacy clinics, making independent prescribing decisions where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with community and hospital pharmacy teams to improve patient outcomes, reduce risk, and enhance continuity of care.
Provide advice and support to patients through clinics and telephone consultations regarding safe and effective medicines use.
Conduct clinical audits, contribute to quality improvement projects, and support achievement of Network targets and practice-based QOF indicators.
Assist in developing and implementing local prescribing guidelines, protocols, and pathways across the PCN.
Support public health initiatives and provide specialist input into relevant campaigns or health programmes.
About us
Chorley Central Primary Care Network PCN was established in 2019 and brings together a group of forward-thinking GP practices dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for the people of Chorley. Since forming, we have developed a strong reputation for collaboration, innovation, and excellence, providing a wide range of enhanced and proactive services to our local community.
Our growing multidisciplinary team includes Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Physiotherapists and Care Coordinators. Working together, we provide integrated, holistic care that supports patients physical, mental, and social wellbeing.
At Chorley Central PCN, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where staff are valued, encouraged to develop professionally, and empowered to make a real difference. We actively support training and mentoring.
We are confident that you will enjoy being part of our friendly, innovative team, where collaboration, compassion, and commitment to patient care are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Network Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral part of the Chorley Central Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team to improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of medicines use across our GP practices.
This is a key clinical role within the PCN, focusing on medicines optimisation, long-term condition management, and reducing medication-related harm. Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and wider healthcare professionals, the post holder will help ensure patients receive safe, effective, and evidence-based care.
The post holder will contribute to the achievement of Network Contract DES and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, supporting the PCN to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in line with NHS priorities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
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Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex polypharmacy, frailty, or long-term conditions, ensuring safe and effective medicines use.
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Support medicines reconciliation for patients recently discharged from hospital or other care settings.
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Identify patients at high risk of adverse drug events and take proactive steps to reduce harm.
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Manage repeat prescribing processes and assist with acute prescription requests.
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Implement prescribing changes in line with national and local guidelines (NICE, LMMG, ICB).
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Work closely with clinicians to optimise treatment for long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory disease.
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Provide face-to-face and remote consultations with patients to discuss medication use, adherence, and lifestyle support.
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Use independent prescribing skills to manage appropriate patient cohorts within scope of practice.
Medicines Optimisation and Quality Improvement
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Support practices to deliver safe, cost-effective prescribing and reduce unwarranted variation.
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Participate in clinical audits, data reviews, and quality improvement projects.
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Develop and implement local prescribing policies, care pathways, and protocols across the network.
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Contribute to QOF, Enhanced Services, and target delivery, supporting PCN performance and patient outcomes.
Collaborative and System Working
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Build strong working relationships with community and hospital pharmacy teams to improve communication, reduce duplication, and support seamless patient care.
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Liaise with Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation Teams to implement best practice.
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Provide expert medicines advice to GPs, nurses, and other PCN clinicians.
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Support patients and carers with medicines-related questions and promote shared decision-making.
Public Health and Education
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Deliver training sessions and updates for practice and PCN staff on safe prescribing and medicines use.
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Promote patient education around medicines, adherence, and lifestyle interventions.
Professional Responsibilities
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Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, and CPD to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
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Work within professional and organisational policies, ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance.
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Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of pharmacy technicians, trainees, or students where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Network Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral part of the Chorley Central Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team to improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of medicines use across our GP practices.
This is a key clinical role within the PCN, focusing on medicines optimisation, long-term condition management, and reducing medication-related harm. Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and wider healthcare professionals, the post holder will help ensure patients receive safe, effective, and evidence-based care.
The post holder will contribute to the achievement of Network Contract DES and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets, supporting the PCN to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in line with NHS priorities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
-
Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex polypharmacy, frailty, or long-term conditions, ensuring safe and effective medicines use.
-
Support medicines reconciliation for patients recently discharged from hospital or other care settings.
-
Identify patients at high risk of adverse drug events and take proactive steps to reduce harm.
-
Manage repeat prescribing processes and assist with acute prescription requests.
-
Implement prescribing changes in line with national and local guidelines (NICE, LMMG, ICB).
-
Work closely with clinicians to optimise treatment for long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory disease.
-
Provide face-to-face and remote consultations with patients to discuss medication use, adherence, and lifestyle support.
-
Use independent prescribing skills to manage appropriate patient cohorts within scope of practice.
Medicines Optimisation and Quality Improvement
-
Support practices to deliver safe, cost-effective prescribing and reduce unwarranted variation.
-
Participate in clinical audits, data reviews, and quality improvement projects.
-
Develop and implement local prescribing policies, care pathways, and protocols across the network.
-
Contribute to QOF, Enhanced Services, and target delivery, supporting PCN performance and patient outcomes.
Collaborative and System Working
-
Build strong working relationships with community and hospital pharmacy teams to improve communication, reduce duplication, and support seamless patient care.
-
Liaise with Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation Teams to implement best practice.
-
Provide expert medicines advice to GPs, nurses, and other PCN clinicians.
-
Support patients and carers with medicines-related questions and promote shared decision-making.
Public Health and Education
-
Deliver training sessions and updates for practice and PCN staff on safe prescribing and medicines use.
-
Promote patient education around medicines, adherence, and lifestyle interventions.
Professional Responsibilities
-
Maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
-
Participate in clinical supervision, peer review, and CPD to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
-
Work within professional and organisational policies, ensuring confidentiality and data protection compliance.
-
Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of pharmacy technicians, trainees, or students where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Membership of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA).
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist.
- Demonstrable clinical and therapeutic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based medicine.
- Experience of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in line with professional standards.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working within General Practice, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), or community health teams.
- Understanding of primary care prescribing systems and the factors influencing prescribing behaviours.
- Awareness of local and national medicines optimisation strategies and ability to apply them in practice.
- Experience of contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement projects, or guideline development.
- Understanding of practice workflows, referral pathways, and multidisciplinary team roles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria
- Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Diploma or equivalent relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Membership of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA).
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience as a practising pharmacist.
- Demonstrable clinical and therapeutic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based medicine.
- Experience of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in line with professional standards.
- Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working within General Practice, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), or community health teams.
- Understanding of primary care prescribing systems and the factors influencing prescribing behaviours.
- Awareness of local and national medicines optimisation strategies and ability to apply them in practice.
- Experience of contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement projects, or guideline development.
- Understanding of practice workflows, referral pathways, and multidisciplinary team roles.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
