PCN Practice Based Pharmacist
Edgworth Medical Practice Ltd
Bolton, BL7 0DU · BOLTON, BL7 9RG · BOLTON, BL2 3HQ · BOLTON, BL1 7LR · BOLTON, BL1 8UP
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 September 2026
30 days left
Job description
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the well established Pharmacy Team at Turton Primary Care Network.
- Joining a team of 7 Clinical Pharmacists.
- Main priority of the role will be to support with medicines-related activity such as completing medication reviews, SMR's, carrying out QOF work, medicines optimisation, CQC audits.
- Supported by PCN Manager, Clinical Director, Lead Pharmacist and wider clinical workforce.
The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their
professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists
in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a senior clinical
pharmacist who will develop, manage and mentor them.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in
a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of
chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical
medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice
staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help
support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests,
and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer
prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing
both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines
optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and
outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with
community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient
outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role
is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so
requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general
practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become
a non- medical prescriber and utilise this role once it has been achieved.
Overview of your organisation
Turton PCN are excited to announce that we are recruiting an additional Clinical Pharmacist to join our well established and friendly team. Our PCN consists of 6 practices and we have approx 45,000 patients. We have a supportive organisational culture that champions continuous learning and development for all staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential criteria
- Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. Registered with GPhC. Specialist knowledge through a Postgraduate Diploma & Qualification. Evidence of recent CPD. Independent Prescriber status or a commitment to undertake the course. Must hold a UK drivers licence and have access to a car. At least 2 years post registration experience in a hospital, community or general practice setting. Experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multi-agency work. Experience in undertaking clinical audit.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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