Epsom Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Clinical Pharmacist to join one of our member GP practices on a maternity cover basis. Epsom PCN serves a diverse population of approximately 62,000 patients across six practices. While the successful candidate will be primarily based at a single practice, some flexibility to support other sites may be required.
Please note: Due to the maternity cover nature of this role, we will only consider applicants who have successfully completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway and have a minimum of two years' experience working in general practice.
Our well-established and collaborative pharmacy team is supported by experienced pharmacy technicians and a dedicated care coordinator. With new funding awarded to pilot innovative, transformational healthcare initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and dynamic team making a meaningful impact in primary care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Pharmacists in primary care are essential members of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care. Their role is both clinical and strategic, focused on ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.
Key responsibilities typically include:
Job summary
Epsom Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Clinical Pharmacist to join one of our member GP practices on a maternity cover basis. Epsom PCN serves a diverse population of approximately 62,000 patients across six practices. While the successful candidate will be primarily based at a single practice, some flexibility to support other sites may be required.
Please note: Due to the maternity cover nature of this role, we will only consider applicants who have successfully completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway and have a minimum of two years' experience working in general practice.
Our well-established and collaborative pharmacy team is supported by experienced pharmacy technicians and a dedicated care coordinator. With new funding awarded to pilot innovative, transformational healthcare initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking and dynamic team making a meaningful impact in primary care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Pharmacists in primary care are essential members of the multidisciplinary team, working closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care. Their role is both clinical and strategic, focused on ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.
Key responsibilities typically include:
1. Medication Reviews and Optimisation
* Conduct structured medication reviews for patients, particularly those with long-term conditions, polypharmacy, or complex needs.
* Identify and resolve medication-related problems to improve patient outcomes.
* Support deprescribing where appropriate, reducing the risk of harm from overmedication.
2. Clinical Consultations
* Manage clinics for specific conditions (e.g. hypertension, asthma, diabetes) within their scope of practice.
* Provide expert advice to patients on the safe and effective use of medications.
* Monitor patients for side effects, interactions, and therapeutic effectiveness.
3. Repeat Prescription Management
* Review and authorise repeat prescriptions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
* Streamline repeat prescribing systems to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
4. Medicines Reconciliation
* Conduct medicines reconciliation for patients after hospital discharge, ensuring continuity of care and accurate medication records.
About us
EpsomPrimary Care Network (PCN) is a collaborative group of GP practices working togetheralongside a wide range of local services including community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, and voluntary organisationsto provide more integrated and proactive care for patients.
PCNs are transforming the way healthcare is delivered at a local level. They:
* Strengthen multidisciplinary working, bringing together GPs, pharmacists, paramedics, social prescribers, and more.
* Enable proactive care, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and supporting people with complex needs.
* Drive innovation, piloting new digital tools, community models, and patient engagement strategies.
* Bridge gaps between primary care and other parts of the health and care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Appropriate professional indemnity (e.g., via NPA or similar)
* MPharm degree (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
* Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy, primary care, or equivalent experience/training
* In-depth clinical and therapeutic knowledge and understanding of evidence-based medicine
* Understanding of general practice, including workload, systems, and pressures
* Knowledge of primary care prescribing, rational prescribing, and medicines optimisation strategies
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to explain complex, sensitive information clearly to patients and colleagues
* Experience planning and managing medicines-related care, especially for long-term conditions
* Ability to analyse complex clinical or technical information and make safe decisions
* Skilled in managing priorities and identifying when to escalate to GPs or senior clinicians
* Confident using clinical systems and IT tools (e.g., EMIS, SystmOne, Microsoft Office)
* Experience producing reports and contributing to audits or quality improvement
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Able to gain consensus and influence change even in the face of resistance
* Works well independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional advice and patient-facing services
* Self-motivated and adaptable to change
* Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
* Enhanced DBS clearance
* Safeguarding training (adults and children Level 3)
* Information Governance training (completed or up to date)
* Immunisation status up to date
* Basic life support (BLS) training (current)
Desirable
* Independent Prescriber qualification or intent to complete training
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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom Primary Care Network
Address
St. Stephens House Surgery
102 Woodfield Lane
Ashtead
Surrey
KT21 2DP
Employer's website
https://epsompcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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