Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Epsom Primary Care Network Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Reports to: Epsom PCN Clinical Director & PCN Member Practices Location: Epsom Primary Care Network (across member practices) Job Purpose The Clinical Pharmacist will work within their professional boundaries as a key member of the Epsom Primary Care Network (PCN), delivering patient-facing clinical services and medicines optimisation across its member GP practices. This role is central to improving patient outcomes through high-quality prescribing, structured medication reviews, and long-term condition management. Working closely with GPs, practice teams, and the wider multidisciplinary workforce, the post holder will also contribute to safer prescribing, reduce medicine-related risks, and support service improvement initiatives across the PCN. The successful candidate may be supported to train as an independent prescriber, if not already qualified. Key Responsibilities 1. Patient-Facing Clinical Services Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions, complex polypharmacy, or identified risks. Manage condition-specific clinics (e.g. asthma, COPD, hypertension) and support disease prevention and health promotion. Provide medicines support in care homes and domiciliary settings, including reconciliation, review, and administration guidance. Offer patient education through face-to-face and telephone consultations, addressing concerns and promoting adherence. 2. Medicines Optimisation & Safety Provide clinical leadership on prescribing quality, safety, and efficiency in line with NHS guidance and PCN priorities. Lead audits, implement MHRA alerts and NICE guidance, and support compliance with local formularies and shared care protocols. Review and authorise repeat prescriptions, ensuring appropriate monitoring and safe prescribing practices. 3. Integrated Care & Service Development Support the transition of care by reconciling medicines post-discharge and minimising medication-related hospital readmissions. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, care planning, and case conferences to ensure coordinated patient care. Identify cohorts of high-risk patients using clinical systems and support proactive interventions. 4. Education, Leadership, and Quality Improvement Provide training and advice to practice staff on prescribing, therapeutics, and medicines management. Contribute to service redesign initiatives that involve pharmaceutical input, such as pathway development or formulary updates. Support Care Quality Commission (CQC) compliance related to medicines safety and governance. Working Relationships Internal: PCN Clinical Director PCN pharmacy and clinical teams GPHP Ltd Management Team GP prescribing leads and practice staff Other PCN Allied Health Professionals General Practice Staff External: ICB Medicines Management Teams Community Pharmacies and NHS Trusts Care homes and community service providers Essential Requirements GPhC-registered pharmacist Minimum 2 years' experience in general practice or primary care Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent) Excellent clinical knowledge, communication, and consultation skills Strong commitment to patient-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration Desirable Independent Prescriber qualification or willingness to undertake training Experience with clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS, SystmOne) Involvement in quality improvement or audit initiatives Why Join Epsom PCN? Epsom PCN supports approximately 62,000 patients across six progressive and collaborative GP practices. Our expanding pharmacy team plays a vital role in clinical care delivery, supported by pharmacy technicians and a care coordinator. With opportunities to contribute to innovative, NHS-funded pilots and transformation initiatives, this is an exciting time to join our dynamic network.