Brackley and Towcester PCN Ltd is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic healthcare team at Towcester Medical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in primary care, working closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication management and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Must have completed an approved 18-month training pathway (such as CPPE Clinical Pharmacist pathways) that equips you to practice safely in primary care
* CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Pathway completion is mandatory (requirement under Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme)
* Clinical experience in a healthcare setting
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical supervision
* Computer literacy and familiarity with clinical systems
* Previous experience working in general practice or primary care
* Experience with clinical medication reviews and chronic disease management
* Knowledge of local prescribing guidelines, formularies, and antimicrobial stewardship
About us
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package
* NHS discounts via the Health Service Discounts
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing support including structured clinical supervision
* Clinical Supervision Framework: Monthly supervision sessions with senior clinical/advanced practice pharmacist, with additional GP clinical supervisor support
* Professional development opportunities for continuing education
* Access to professional clinical networks and peer support
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Flexible working arrangements within core hours (no weekend work)
* Access to continuing education and training
Job responsibilities
Patient Care and Clinical Assessment
* Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of patients with complex medication needs
* Provide patient-facing consultations using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas
* Deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care tailored to individual patient needs
* Assess medication-related problems and provide appropriate interventions
Prescribing and Medication Management
* Act as an independent prescriber (if qualified) working with and alongside the general practice team
* Prescribe medicines within scope of practice and competence (qualified prescribers only)
* Work collaboratively with GPs and practice team to support medication decisions
* Provide clinical recommendations for medication therapy
* Review and advise on medication regimens and therapeutic options
* Ensure prescribing practices and recommendations align with local guidelines and formularies
Chronic Disease Management
* Manage patients with chronic conditions requiring complex medication regimens
* Conduct structured clinical medication reviews, particularly for:
o Complex polypharmacy cases
o Older people and care home residents
o Patients with multiple co-morbidities (frailty, COPD, asthma)
o People with learning disabilities or autism (STOMP programme)
* Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust therapy as appropriate
Medicines Optimisation
* Lead medicines optimisation initiatives across the practice
* Provide specialist expertise in safe and effective medicines use
* Address medication-related health inequalities
* Support patients in understanding their medications and improving adherence
* Reduce medication waste through appropriate review and deprescribing
Quality Improvement and Leadership
* Lead quality improvement projects related to pharmaceutical care
* Contribute to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievements
* Support enhanced services delivery
* Implement antimicrobial stewardship programmes
* Develop and maintain clinical protocols and guidelines
Professional Collaboration and Integration
* Work effectively within multidisciplinary primary care teams
* Collaborate with community and hospital pharmacy services
* Develop professional relationships across the PCN and wider healthcare system
* Participate in shared care protocols and specialist referral pathways
* Engage in clinical research activities where appropriate
Professional Development and Supervision
* Participate in regular clinical supervision and peer support networks
* Maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements
* Contribute to training and mentoring of pharmacy colleagues
* Stay current with evidence-based practice and emerging therapies
Key Performance Indicators
* Patient satisfaction scores and feedback
* Clinical outcome measures for managed conditions
* Medication review completion rates and quality metrics
* Prescribing quality indicators and cost-effectiveness measures (if applicable to qualified prescribers)
* Medication therapy recommendations quality and acceptance rates
* QOF and enhanced services contributions
* Professional development and training completion
* Integration with practice workflow and team effectiveness
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of undertaking medication or medicine use reviews
* Experience of working with clinicians and multidisciplinary/multi-agency work
* Experience in undertaking clinical audit
* At least 2 years post-registration experience in a hospital, community, or general practice setting
Qualifications
* Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
* Registered with GPhC
* Postgraduate Diploma & Qualification (specialist knowledge)
* Evidence of recent CPD
* Independent Prescriber status (not essential)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability.
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