We areseeking a dynamic and experienced GP Pharmacist to lead change within thePractice prescribing organisation, whilst delivering the Medicines OptimisationLocal Enhanced Service (MO LES) in line with the strategic objectives of NHSLancashire and South Cumbria ICB.
Main duties of the job
The role focuses on improving the processes and procedures to support the GPs prescribing whilst linking to safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and outcomes of medicines use across primary care.
About us
Prestige Medical Group is a forward-thinking, patient-centred GP practice serving the Burnley community across two busy and well-established sites. We are proud to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare while fostering a culture that prioritises both patient well-being and staff welfare.
Our multidisciplinary team is made up of five GP Partners, five Salaried GPs, five Advanced Care Practitioners, four Practice Nurses, three Healthcare Assistants, three GP Assistants, and a dedicated administrative team who all work collaboratively to ensure exceptional service and support for our 16 000+ patients.
At the heart of our ethos is a commitment to professionalism, compassion, and collaboration. Our values are Accountability, Compassion and Respect.
We believe that outstanding patient care can only be delivered by a team that is equally well-supported. Thats why we actively promote a healthy work-life balance, provide opportunities for development, and cultivate a supportive working environment where staff feel valued, respected, and heard.
Whether in our clinical work or our daily interactions, we remain focused on being dedicated, caring, and mindfulfor our patients, our colleagues, and our community. As part of Burnley East Primary Care Network (PCN), we are also actively involved in service transformation and innovation across the local health system.
Job responsibilities
You will be a dedicated and forward-thinking GP Pharmacist, leading the quality improvement of our prescribing processes and takingclinical ownership of the end-to-end prescription journey across the practice.
This role is central to delivering the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation Local Enhanced Service (LES), with a focus on embedding safe, evidence-based, and value-driven prescribing.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for systematically reviewing and enhancing all aspects of the prescribing cycle from medication initiation and repeat prescription protocols to structured medication reviews and deprescribing interventions. You will champion prescribing governance and lead continuous quality improvement (QI) initiatives that reduce variation, optimise clinical outcomes, and minimise medicines-related risks.
This role demands hands-on implementation of improvements. You will be the key liaison with the ICB Medicines Optimisation team and will play a vital role in achieving LES priorities across the four domains:
Core MO activities and practice engagement
Value/QIPP through cost-effective prescribing
Reduction of dependence-forming medicines
Medicines quality, safety, and antimicrobial stewardship
By leading the development and refinement of safe, efficient, and patient-centred prescribing systems, you will help shape a sustainable model of medicines use that delivers improved outcomes for our patients and supports the resilience of our workforce.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience working in primary care and with Medicines Optimisation initiatives.
Qualifications
* GPhC-registered Pharmacist.
* Knowledge of national prescribing guidelines NICE, NHSE MO, Antimicrobial guidelines.
* Proficiency in EMIS, Eclipse Live, and OptimiseRx
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.
Depending on experienceCommensurate with experience
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