Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7)
NHS Stockton-On-Tees, England, United Kingdom
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Job Summary
We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to become a key member of our Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work as part of a pharmaceutical team (another clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician) delivering Network Directed Enhanced Service to two member practices. Furthermore, additional projects will include collaboration with practice GPs, Nurses, and other practice staff ensuring high quality support of our patients. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, proactive, relatively junior in this field of expertise, but must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will work directly with patients to deliver structured medication reviews, support chronic disease care, and contribute to safer prescribing practices.
Job Summary
We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to become a key member of our Primary Care Network multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work as part of a pharmaceutical team (another clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician) delivering Network Directed Enhanced Service to two member practices. Furthermore, additional projects will include collaboration with practice GPs, Nurses, and other practice staff ensuring high quality support of our patients. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, proactive, relatively junior in this field of expertise, but must possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will work directly with patients to deliver structured medication reviews, support chronic disease care, and contribute to safer prescribing practices.
Main duties of the job
Patient Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face and telephone structured medication reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly and those with multiple comorbidities.
Pharmaceutical Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and facilitate safe prescribing practices.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions of care.
Chronic Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as hypertension and lipid disorders.
Education and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues, and support innovation in clinical research. The PCPEP Course will be a mandatory commitment in line with NHS England direction.
Operational Efficiency: Respond to medication-related inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP, QOF, and other financial incentivised projects.
About Us
At North Stockton Primary Care Network (PCN), we are an established healthcare organisation serving a vibrant and diverse community of 45,000 patients across three member practices. Conveniently located near Stockton-on-Tees Town Centre, we provide comprehensive healthcare services in modern, well-equipped facilities. We are dedicated to improving health outcomes and fostering a healthier community.
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A4518-25-0001
Job locations
Tennant Street Medical Practice
Tennant Street
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS18 2AT
Queens Park Medical Centre
Farrer Street
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS18 2AW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face structured medication reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly and those with multiple comorbidities.
Pharmaceutical Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and facilitate safe prescribing practices.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions of care.
Chronic Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as hypertension and lipid disorders.
Education and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues, and support innovation in clinical research.
Operational Efficiency: Manage prescription processes, respond to medication-related inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP and QOF.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face structured medication reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly and those with multiple comorbidities.
Pharmaceutical Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and facilitate safe prescribing practices.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions of care.
Chronic Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as hypertension and lipid disorders.
Education and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues, and support innovation in clinical research.
Operational Efficiency: Manage prescription processes, respond to medication-related inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP and QOF.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
Qualifications
Essential
* Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Experience managing acute and long-term conditions commonly encountered in general practice; strong problem-solving abilities with an understanding of when to escalate to senior professionals.
Desirable
* Essential Qualifications and Skills: Postgraduate qualifications, such as a Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm) and/or completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Course.
Person Specification
Essential
* Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Experience managing acute and long-term conditions commonly encountered in general practice; strong problem-solving abilities with an understanding of when to escalate to senior professionals.
Desirable
* Essential Qualifications and Skills: Postgraduate qualifications, such as a Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm) and/or completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Course.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Queens Park Medical Centre
Address
Tennant Street Medical Practice
Tennant Street
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS18 2AT
Employer's website
https://www.qpmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Queens Park Medical Centre
Address
Tennant Street Medical Practice
Tennant Street
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS18 2AT
Employer's website
https://www.qpmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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