PCN Clinical Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | Rugeley, WS15 2FH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | A0712-25-0012 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities:Clinical: Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with polypharmacy, long-term conditions, or high-risk medicines. Support medicines reconciliation post-discharge and at care home entry. Assist in managing long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, hypertension). Provide expert clinical advice on medicines to patients and the multidisciplinary team. Manage repeat prescribing systems to ensure safe and efficient processes. Medicines Optimization: Review prescribing patterns and support practices in achieving cost-effective prescribing. Implement local and national guidelines, including NICE and CCG/ICB guidance. Monitor and review high-risk medications and controlled drugs use. Contribute to audits, QOF, and IIF (Investment and Impact Fund) targets. Training and Development: Support training of practice staff and other healthcare professionals in medicines-related topics. Maintain professional development and support junior pharmacists if applicable. Participate in PCN-level educational sessions and quality improvement projects. Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharamcy team, care coordinators,mental health practitioners and social prescribers. Collaborate with community pharmacy, ICB medicines management teams, and secondary care. Support care homes and domiciliary patients as required.