Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Whitfield PCN as a Senior Prescribing Pharmacista key clinical role within a supportive, innovative, and well-established pharmacy team.
Working at the heart of our PCNs hub model, youll help shape and deliver high-quality patient care across multiple GP practices. Youll lead on structured medication reviews, long-term condition management, and medicines optimisationusing your prescribing skills to reduce GP workload and improve access.
This role is ideal for a confident, independent clinician who thrives in a collaborative, multi-professional environment. Youll benefit from strong peer support, regular supervision, and opportunities to mentor others, lead clinical initiatives, and contribute to population health strategies.
We offer a team-based approach where pharmacists connect daily, share learning, and drive innovation. Youll join a network that values development, flexibility, and patient-focused care.
If youre ready to make a difference in a role that blends autonomy with teamwork, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This is a key role within Whitfield PCNs innovative hub model, where pharmacists and technicians work collaboratively across practices to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. As a Senior Prescribing Pharmacist, youll independently manage long-term conditions, conduct structured medication reviews, and optimise prescribing to improve outcomes and reduce GP workload.
Working as part of a skilled and supportive pharmacy team, youll lead on clinical audits, medicines safety, and service development. You'll also contribute to PCN-wide strategies, mentor junior pharmacy staff, and play a vital role in reducing health inequalities through proactive population health management.
Hub working enables you to work flexibly across the network, sharing best practice, building strong relationships with GPs and wider ARRS roles, and supporting a consistent, high-quality pharmacy offer for all patients.
This role is ideal for an experienced, confident prescriber who values teamwork, innovation, and making a real difference to primary care.
About us
hitfield Primary Care Network (PCN) is a dynamic, people-centred collaboration of four GP practices serving a population of approximately 40,000 patients in the north of Stoke-on-Trent. Our mission is to provide high-quality, proactive, and personalised healthcare that meets the needs of our diverse local communities.
At the heart of Whitfield PCN is a commitment to clinically led, integrated care, under the expert guidance of Dr John Gilby, our Clinical Director. The PCN is managerially led by Seema Gater, our experienced PCN Business Manager, who oversees strategic operations and service development across the network.
We are proud to operate within a strong multidisciplinary team framework, enhanced by hub-based working models that allow us to share resources, expertise, and innovation across practices. From our skilled pharmacy team to our digital-first care initiatives and population health projects, Whitfield PCN continually strives to deliver equitable, patient-focused care that improves outcomes and supports sustainable general practice.
Whether its addressing long-term condition management, delivering personalised care plans, or tackling health inequalities, Whitfield PCN is committed to working together for better health, closer to home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whitfield PCN is seeking a proactive, clinically experienced Senior Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting, full-time role within a forward-thinking PCN that values clinical leadership, hub working, and patient-centred care.
You will work across four GP practices, serving a population of approximately 40,000, contributing to high-quality care through structured medication reviews, vaccination clinics, quality improvement, and professional mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Services
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Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for complex patients (polypharmacy, frailty, LTCs).
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Conduct general medication reviews for safety, efficacy, and optimisation.
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Lead and participate in COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccination clinics.
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Support chronic disease management in line with current guidelines.
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Prescribe and deprescribe within clinical competence, ensuring patient safety.
2. Medicines Management and Governance
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Respond to and implement actions based on MHRA alerts and drug safety updates.
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Ensure CQC compliance in medication-related clinical areas.
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Undertake prescribing audits and support project-based improvements across practices.
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Keep practices informed of stock shortages, medication changes, and relevant guidance.
3. Clinical Correspondence
4. Education and Leadership
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Educate practice teams on pharmacy services such as Pharmacy First and relevant PGDs.
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Lead training sessions to raise awareness of safe and effective prescribing.
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Mentor and clinically support junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
5. Prescribing Systems and Procedures
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Support the implementation and monitoring of repeat prescribing policies and procedures across the PCN.
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Assist with optimising the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) to improve workflow and patient access.
6. Research and Innovation
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Help establish Whitfield PCN as a research site, supporting engagement in primary care research studies and evidence-based practice initiatives.
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Contribute to population health projects, health inequality reduction, and new models of care.
Key Attributes and Requirements
Essential:
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Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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Qualified Independent Prescriber (annotated on GPhC register).
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Primary care experience is essential, including familiarity with general practice systems.
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Strong communication, clinical leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative hub-based model.
Desirable:
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Experience with EMIS, Ardens, or equivalent clinical systems.
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Prior involvement in CQC inspections, audits, or research.
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Supervisory or mentoring experience within a pharmacy or multidisciplinary team.
Why Join Whitfield PCN?
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Be part of a supportive, experienced pharmacy team working across practices.
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Benefit from hub-based working, shared learning, and clinical collaboration.
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Influence PCN-wide initiatives and help shape local primary care delivery.
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Work in a network committed to development, innovation, and staff wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Whitfield PCN is seeking a proactive, clinically experienced Senior Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting, full-time role within a forward-thinking PCN that values clinical leadership, hub working, and patient-centred care.
You will work across four GP practices, serving a population of approximately 40,000, contributing to high-quality care through structured medication reviews, vaccination clinics, quality improvement, and professional mentorship.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Services
-
Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for complex patients (polypharmacy, frailty, LTCs).
-
Conduct general medication reviews for safety, efficacy, and optimisation.
-
Lead and participate in COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccination clinics.
-
Support chronic disease management in line with current guidelines.
-
Prescribe and deprescribe within clinical competence, ensuring patient safety.
2. Medicines Management and Governance
-
Respond to and implement actions based on MHRA alerts and drug safety updates.
-
Ensure CQC compliance in medication-related clinical areas.
-
Undertake prescribing audits and support project-based improvements across practices.
-
Keep practices informed of stock shortages, medication changes, and relevant guidance.
3. Clinical Correspondence
4. Education and Leadership
-
Educate practice teams on pharmacy services such as Pharmacy First and relevant PGDs.
-
Lead training sessions to raise awareness of safe and effective prescribing.
-
Mentor and clinically support junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
5. Prescribing Systems and Procedures
-
Support the implementation and monitoring of repeat prescribing policies and procedures across the PCN.
-
Assist with optimising the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) to improve workflow and patient access.
6. Research and Innovation
-
Help establish Whitfield PCN as a research site, supporting engagement in primary care research studies and evidence-based practice initiatives.
-
Contribute to population health projects, health inequality reduction, and new models of care.
Key Attributes and Requirements
Essential:
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Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
-
Qualified Independent Prescriber (annotated on GPhC register).
-
Primary care experience is essential, including familiarity with general practice systems.
-
Strong communication, clinical leadership, and problem-solving skills.
-
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative hub-based model.
Desirable:
-
Experience with EMIS, Ardens, or equivalent clinical systems.
-
Prior involvement in CQC inspections, audits, or research.
-
Supervisory or mentoring experience within a pharmacy or multidisciplinary team.
Why Join Whitfield PCN?
-
Be part of a supportive, experienced pharmacy team working across practices.
-
Benefit from hub-based working, shared learning, and clinical collaboration.
-
Influence PCN-wide initiatives and help shape local primary care delivery.
-
Work in a network committed to development, innovation, and staff wellbeing.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable experience working in primary care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- A recognised UK Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification from abroad with appropriate recognition).
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Active registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC is mandatory.
- Must be in good standing and have no conditions or restrictions on practice.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- Completion of an accredited Independent Prescribing (IP) course recognised by the GPhC.
- Annotated on the GPhC register as an Independent Prescriber.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Training or Diplomas
- e.g., Clinical Pharmacy in Primary Care, Diploma in Therapeutics, or similar postgraduate courses relevant to primary care.
- Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)
- Completion of or active enrolment in the CPPE PCPEP (for pharmacists entering primary care through ARRS roles).
- Advanced Clinical Assessment or Consultation Skills Training
- Especially valuable for those managing chronic disease clinics or complex patients independently.
- Experience in EMIS / Primary Care IT Systems
- Proficiency in using clinical systems such as EMIS Web and tools like Ardens, Accurx, Docman, Anima is highly desirable.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have demonstrable experience working in primary care settings
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
- A recognised UK Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent qualification from abroad with appropriate recognition).
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Active registration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC is mandatory.
- Must be in good standing and have no conditions or restrictions on practice.
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- Completion of an accredited Independent Prescribing (IP) course recognised by the GPhC.
- Annotated on the GPhC register as an Independent Prescriber.
Desirable
- Postgraduate Clinical Training or Diplomas
- e.g., Clinical Pharmacy in Primary Care, Diploma in Therapeutics, or similar postgraduate courses relevant to primary care.
- Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)
- Completion of or active enrolment in the CPPE PCPEP (for pharmacists entering primary care through ARRS roles).
- Advanced Clinical Assessment or Consultation Skills Training
- Especially valuable for those managing chronic disease clinics or complex patients independently.
- Experience in EMIS / Primary Care IT Systems
- Proficiency in using clinical systems such as EMIS Web and tools like Ardens, Accurx, Docman, Anima is highly desirable.
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).