Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to become a key
member of our Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work as part of a pharmaceutical team (another clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician) delivering Network Directed Enhanced Service to two member practices. Furthermore, additional projects will include collaboration with practice GPs, Nurses, and other practice staff ensuring high quality support of our patients. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, proactive, relatively junior in this field of expertise, but must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will
work directly with patients to deliver structured medication reviews, support chronic
disease care, and contribute to safer prescribing practices.
Main duties of the job
Patient
Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face and telephone structured medication
reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly
and those with multiple comorbidities.
Pharmaceutical
Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and
facilitate safe prescribing practices.
Team
Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions
of care.
Chronic
Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including
medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as
hypertension and lipid disorders.
Education
and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues,
and support innovation in clinical research. The PCPEP Course will be a mandatory commitment in line with NHS England direction.
Operational
Efficiency: Respond to medication-related
inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP, QOF, and other financial incentivised projects.
About us
At North
Stockton Primary Care Network (PCN), we are an established healthcare organisation
serving a vibrant and diverse community of 45,000 patients across three member
practices. Conveniently located near Stockton-on-Tees Town Centre, we provide
comprehensive healthcare services in modern, well-equipped facilities. We are
dedicated to improving health outcomes and fostering a healthier community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient
Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face structured medication
reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly
and those with multiple comorbidities.
Pharmaceutical
Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and
facilitate safe prescribing practices.
Team
Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions
of care.
Chronic
Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including
medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as
hypertension and lipid disorders.
Education
and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues,
and support innovation in clinical research.
Operational
Efficiency: Manage prescription processes, respond to medication-related
inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP and QOF.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient
Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face structured medication
reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly
and those with multiple comorbidities.
Pharmaceutical
Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and
facilitate safe prescribing practices.
Team
Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions
of care.
Chronic
Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including
medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as
hypertension and lipid disorders.
Education
and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues,
and support innovation in clinical research.
Operational
Efficiency: Manage prescription processes, respond to medication-related
inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP and QOF.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Experience managing acute and long-term conditions commonly encountered in general practice; strong problem-solving abilities with an understanding of when to escalate to senior professionals.
Desirable
- Essential Qualifications and Skills: Postgraduate qualifications, such as a Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm) and/or completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Course.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Experience managing acute and long-term conditions commonly encountered in general practice; strong problem-solving abilities with an understanding of when to escalate to senior professionals.
Desirable
- Essential Qualifications and Skills: Postgraduate qualifications, such as a Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm) and/or completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Course.
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).