About this role
Job summary
Come and join Greater Derby Primary Care Network (PCN), a large and forward thinking PCN comprising 10 member practices serving a diverse population across Derby. We are seeking an experienced, proactive Clinical Pharmacist to deliver high quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services within a practice based role.
Reporting to HR Alexin and the PCN Operational Manager, the post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support across Greater Derby PCN in line with the priorities and direction set by the Greater Derby PCN Board. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of safe, effective, and innovative medicines optimisation services.
The successful candidate will work within their clinical competence to deliver structured medication reviews, support long term condition management, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the network. This role offers scope for professional development, including independent prescribing (if not already qualified), and the opportunity to develop a specialist clinical interest aligned with PCN priorities.
Main duties of the job
At Great Derby Primary Care Network, we are committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care. This role is central to ensuring our patients get the best possible outcomes from their medicines.
You will work as a trusted clinical professional, supporting patients with long term conditions, collaborating with our multidisciplinary team, and helping to continuously improve the quality and safety of prescribing across our services.
Your work will directly support patient safety, reduce medicines related harm, and improve experience and equity in access to high quality care. You will also help the practice meet regulatory requirements and national priorities, contributing to a culture of learning, improvement and shared responsibility.
About us
Come and join Greater Derby Primary Care Network (PCN), a large and forward thinking PCN comprising 10 member practices serving a diverse population across Derby. The role will be based within a practice in Derby and is not hybrid/remote working.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions requiring medicines optimisation. Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with national and local guidance. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within practices, participating in clinical meetings where appropriate. Manage and review repeat prescription requests, resolving medication queries within scope of practice and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place. Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, and local/national guidance. Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using appropriate clinical systems and coding. Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate. Provide patients with independent information and advice regarding medicines and support adherence in line with NICE guidance. Monitor prescribing data and support practices to improve prescribing quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. Contribute to the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care and care home settings. Collaborate with the practice teams and PCN to support medicine optimisation goals and training of colleagues. Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for safe and effective care. Support the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and Network DES IIF targets
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, evidenced within a professional portfolio. Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and codes of conduct. Experience of involving patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence in line with NICE guidance.
Desirable
Previous experience working in a GP practice. Completion of PCPEP course or in progress. Independent Prescriber qualification or currently working towards.
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 Chapel Street Medical Practice
Address 10 Chapel Street
Spondon
Derby
DE21 7RJ
Employer's website https://www.chapelstreetmcderby.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)