PCN Clinical Pharmacist
Neston Medical Centre
Neston, CH64 3RA · NESTON, CH64 1SG · NESTON, CH64 4BNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
Job Overview Neston and Willaston Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding multid...
Main
Duties of the Role
Support the PCN to ensure the delivery of safe repeat
prescribing, medicines optimisation, the reduction of medicines waste and
maximising patient outcomes through structured medication reviews.
- Be responsible for the development of better understanding of
the principles of medicine optimisation throughout the practice teams and
promoting good practice in line with clinical and operational guidelines
Support the PCN to achieve local and national prescribing
quality schemes and targets
Support the practices with medicines reconciliation post
discharge
Answer clinical queries from local GPs, Non-medical prescribers,
District Nurses, local Trust clinical teams, other Additional Roles
Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) roles and other services such as care homes
Build strong relationships with allied healthcare professionals
Support patients with their medication and provide advice
regarding benefits, risks and side effects
Support improvements in patient care and the development of
integrated pathways across primary and secondary care
A Clinical Pharmacist is an integral member of the Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team, working across member practices to deliver high-quality, patient-centred pharmaceutical care.
The post holder will support medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes, reduce medication-related harm and contribute to the efficient delivery of primary care services. They will work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs/ ACPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.
The Clinical Pharmacist will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, provide prescribing support and contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives across the PCN.
- Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation activities in line with national and local guidance.
- Manage complex medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals.
- Review and optimise medicines for patients with long-term conditions.
- Provide pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and patients.
- Support management of high-risk medications through appropriate monitoring and review.
- Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospital and other care settings.
- Identify and address medication-related risks and prescribing issues.
- Promote evidence-based prescribing and cost-effective use of medicines.
- Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of prescribed treatments.
- Provide support to care homes regarding medicines management and optimisation.
- Support the implementation of national and local prescribing guidance.
Develop strong working relationships with community pharmacy, secondary care and community services.
Where appropriately qualified as an Independent Prescriber:
- Assess, diagnose and manage patients within own scope of competence.
- Initiate, amend and discontinue medicines as clinically appropriate.
- Prescribe safely in accordance with professional, legal and organisational requirements.
- Maintain competence and professional development relevant to prescribing practice.
Support achievement of national and local quality improvement targets.
Support implementation of prescribing safety alerts and medicines governance initiatives.
Assist practices in reducing prescribing waste and improving value-based prescribing.
Deliver patient-centred care that respects individual needs, values and preferences.
Provide education and support to patients regarding medicines and long-term condition management.
Support patients to make informed decisions about their treatment.
Promote self-management and shared decision-making.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Comply with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and NHS Information Governance requirements.
Ensure all patient information is handled securely and appropriately.
Maintain accurate, complete and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by professional standards.
- Participate in appraisal, supervision and training activities.
- Maintain and develop clinical knowledge and skills relevant to the role.
Job Description Agreement
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive
Neston and Willaston Primary Care Network (PCN) was established in 2019 and is one of the smallest PCNs in the country, serving a population of approximately 21,000 patients.
The PCN consists of Neston Surgery, Neston Medical Centre and Willaston Surgery. Working together, we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our local community by delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. We are an innovative PCN that develops and delivers services tailored to the needs of our patient population.
We have successfully established a range of multidisciplinary roles within the PCN, including:
- Clinical Pharmacy Team
- Visiting Paramedic service
- First Contact Physiotherapy service
- Social Prescribing Link Workers
As a smaller PCN, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive, collaborative and welcoming working environment where team members are valued and have the opportunity to make a real difference to patient care.
- An opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking multidisciplinary team.
- Work across three established practices with strong collaborative relationships.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of innovative patient services.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Be part of a PCN where individual contributions are recognised and valued.
- Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team with strong clinical leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications
- Master of Pharmacy Degree (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescriber qualification or working towards obtaining this qualification.
- Completion of, or commitment to complete, the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP).
Desirable
- Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care Networks.
- Independent Prescriber qualification.
- Clinical Diploma or postgraduate qualification.
- Experience of managing long-term conditions.
- Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum two years post-registration pharmacy experience.
- Experience of patient-facing clinical services.
- Experience of medicines optimisation activities.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Excellent clinical pharmacy knowledge.
- Understanding of medicines optimisation principles.
- Knowledge of prescribing systems and clinical governance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and workload management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Flexibility to meet service requirements.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
5 October 2026
Last checked
7 October 2026
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