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PCN Prescribing Pharmacist, Swinton

The closing date is 01 January 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) to join Silverdale Medical Practice. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about delivering safe, effective medicines management and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day general practice activities.

Main duties of the job

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist-IP you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings.

Employee Benefits

  • GPhC registration fees and DBS application costs covered.
  • 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles).
  • Comprehensive health & wellbeing programme, including confidential counselling, digital gym access and retail discounts.
  • Access to a national network of over 200 pharmacists with dedicated senior clinical support.
  • Provision of company equipment (e.g., laptop, smartcard reader).
  • Flexible working arrangements.

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £47,000.00 - £52,000.00

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0145-25-0213

Job locations

Pendlebury Health Centre

659 Bolton Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 8HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • As a clinical pharmacist-IP, you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
  • Resolve medication-related queries
  • Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
  • Face to Face medication reviews
  • Help to utilise skill mix
  • Improve patient outcomes
  • Ensure better access to healthcare
  • Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
  • Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
  • Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
  • Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
  • Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
  • Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
  • Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
  • An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
  • Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • As a clinical pharmacist-IP, you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
  • Resolve medication-related queries
  • Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
  • Face to Face medication reviews
  • Help to utilise skill mix
  • Improve patient outcomes
  • Ensure better access to healthcare
  • Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
  • Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
  • Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
  • Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
  • Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
  • Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
  • Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
  • An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
  • Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 12 months experience working in general practice or primary care.
  • Experience using EMIS
  • Ability to travel to the practice site or reside within reasonable commuting distance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Clinical Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification.
  • Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway or evidence of exemption.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 12 months experience working in general practice or primary care.
  • Experience using EMIS
  • Ability to travel to the practice site or reside within reasonable commuting distance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Clinical Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Independent Prescribing (IP) qualification.
  • Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway or evidence of exemption.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Pendlebury Health Centre

659 Bolton Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 8HP


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Pendlebury Health Centre

659 Bolton Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 8HP


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Andrea Holland

recruitment@thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk

01670639068

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £47,000.00 - £52,000.00

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0145-25-0213

Job locations

Pendlebury Health Centre

659 Bolton Road

Swinton

Manchester

M27 8HP


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