Job summary
* IMMEDIATE START FOR FACE TO FACE CONSULTATIONS
Are you a proactive Independent Prescriber looking to transform patient care at the heart of our community? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation and provide expert clinical oversight across our network.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
* Complex Clinical Reviews:Conduct comprehensive, person-centered medication reviews for patients with chronic diseases and complex polypharmacy. You will be the clinical lead for our most vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those residing in care homes.
* Specialist Liaison & High-Risk Monitoring:Take a central role in managing shared care protocols. You will collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to monitor and reduce the inappropriate use of high-risk medicines, ensuring patient safety is paramount.
* System Integration:Act as a bridge between general practice and the wider healthcare ecosystem.
* Workload & Outcomes Management:Proactively manage GP workload by leading on medicines-related queries and self-care initiatives, focusing on reducing medicine waste and improving long-term patient outcomes.
What You Will Bring
* Expertise:A deep understanding of medicines optimisation and the ability to apply clinical evidence to real-world, multi-morbid patient scenarios.
* Collaborative Spirit:The ability to work across multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to integrate services and provide "joined-up" healthcare.
* Patient Focus:A commitment to the "shared decision-making" model, empowering patients to take an active role in their own health.
About us
PCN Direct is an organisation that has been set up by highly experienced clinical pharmacists with a vast network of contacts across the UK.
We specialise in supplying Clinical Pharmacists to PCNs. We help to train and support pharmacists throughout their time in primary care, which can include CPPE Primary Care Pathway, IP Course and general career development.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience. We are a supportive and friendly leadership team. We believe in appropriate peer support along with training and development to get maximum job satisfaction.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£60,000 to £65,000 a year
Contract
Locum
Duration
2 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Chadwell Heath Health Centre
Ashton Gardens
Romford
RM6 6RT
Doctors Surgery
219 High Street
Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 3XT
Rush Green Surgery
261 Dagenham Road
Romford
RM7 0XR
Job description
Job responsibilities
* IMMEDIATE START FOR FACE TO FACE CONSULTATIONS
* Clinically assessing and treating patients, using expert knowledge of medicines, for specific disease areas.
* Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (i.e. side-effects, dosage) across the practice.
* Providing medication reviews, and health education advice, to patients at the designated practices by face-to-face, telephone or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice.
* Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
* Processing specialist treatment letters.
* Processing hospital medication discharge letters.
* Acting as a key contact in the practices, for all medication related queries.
* Supporting improvements in clinical care, through practice-based audits and implementing change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* IMMEDIATE START FOR FACE TO FACE CONSULTATIONS
* Clinically assessing and treating patients, using expert knowledge of medicines, for specific disease areas.
* Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (i.e. side-effects, dosage) across the practice.
* Providing medication reviews, and health education advice, to patients at the designated practices by face-to-face, telephone or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice.
* Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
* Processing specialist treatment letters.
* Processing hospital medication discharge letters.
* Acting as a key contact in the practices, for all medication related queries.
* Supporting improvements in clinical care, through practice-based audits and implementing change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GPhC Registration
* Independent prescribing qualification
* Experience of working within General Practice
Desirable
* Experience with EMIS
Experience
Essential
* A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
* Independent prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GPhC Registration
* Independent prescribing qualification
* Experience of working within General Practice
Desirable
* Experience with EMIS
Experience
Essential
* A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
* Independent prescribing qualification
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
PCN Direct LTD
Address
Chadwell Heath Health Centre
Ashton Gardens
Romford
RM6 6RT
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Employer details
Employer name
PCN Direct LTD
Address
Chadwell Heath Health Centre
Ashton Gardens
Romford
RM6 6RT
Employer's website
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