PCN Clinical Pharmacist
The Vernon Medical Centre
Derby, DE1 1FW · DERBY, DE1 1FR
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
15 days left
Job description
Come and join Greater Derby Primary Care Network (PCN), a large and forward thinking PCN comprising 10 member practices serving a diverse population a...
The successful candidate will work within their clinical competence to deliver structured medication reviews, support long term condition management, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the network. This role offers scope for professional development, including independent prescribing (if not already qualified), and the opportunity to develop a specialist clinical interest aligned with PCN priorities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions requiring medicines optimisation.
- Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with national and local guidance.
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within practices, participating in clinical meetings where appropriate.
- Manage and review repeat prescription requests, resolving medication queries within scope of practice and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.
- Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, and local/national guidance.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using appropriate clinical systems and coding.
- Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate.
- Provide patients with independent information and advice regarding medicines and support adherence in line with NICE guidance.
- Monitor prescribing data and support practices to improve prescribing quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
- Contribute to the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care and care home settings.
- Collaborate with the practice teams and PCN to support medicine optimisation goals and training of colleagues.
- Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for safe and effective care.
- Support the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and Network DES IIF targets
About Greater Derby PCN
Greater Derby PCN consists of 10 GP practices with a collective list size of over 100,000 patients across the Derby area.
The PCN has an established leadership team and currently employs Social Prescribers, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapists, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and a centralised administration team.
At present, Greater Derby PCN has chosen not to form a separate legal entity. All PCN staff are therefore employed by Alexin Healthcare CIC Limited.
Alexin Healthcare CIC Limited is a large and successful GP Federation covering Southern Derbyshire, East and South East Staffordshire. The organisation is dedicated to delivering high quality health services to the community, improving patient experience and keeping Primary Care at the forefront of NHS reform.
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, evidenced within a professional portfolio
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and codes of conduct
- Experience of involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence in line with NICE guidance
- Independent Prescriber qualification or currently working towards
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a GP practice
- Completion of PCPEP course or in progress
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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