About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to join our progressive dispensing GP practice. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping to improve patient outcomes through high-quality medicines optimisation, clinical prescribing and innovative service development.
The successful candidate will work alongside GPs, Advanced Practitioners, our PCN Clinical Pharmacist, Dispensary Manager and wider practice team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. This role is ideal for an experienced primary care pharmacist who enjoys working autonomously, influencing clinical practice and contributing to the ongoing development of prescribing and dispensing services.
As a dispensing practice, this position offers a unique opportunity to combine direct patient care with a strategic role in medicines management, prescribing quality and the sustainability of our dispensary services.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake a varied clinical role including medication reviews, independent prescribing, medicines reconciliation, management of patients with long-term conditions and support for patients with complex polypharmacy. You will provide expert medicines advice to clinicians, support safe prescribing initiatives and contribute to quality improvement projects across the practice.
In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will play an active role in optimising prescribing and dispensing performance, supporting cost-effective medicines use and helping the practice identify opportunities to improve prescribing quality, efficiency and financial sustainability. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including prescribing support organisations, to help develop and enhance medicines management services.
About us
Petroc Group Practice is a large, friendly and forward-thinking rural GP practice serving communities from St Columb to Padstow. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care whilst embracing innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacists, Dispensers and an experienced administrative and management team, all working together to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. As a dispensing practice, we recognise the vital role that pharmacy professionals play in both clinical care and the successful operation of the organisation.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and welcoming practice where staff are encouraged to share ideas, develop services and contribute to the future direction of the organisation. We foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism and continuous learning, offering opportunities for personal and professional development within a stable and ambitious practice.
Working in Mid Cornwall provides the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic quality of life, combining a rewarding career with easy access to Cornwall's countryside, coastline and vibrant local communities. We are committed to creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference to the patients and communities we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role will be varied and will have a particular focus on, but is not limited to:
Supporting oversight of dispensary finances, including prescribing expenditure, dispensing income, purchasing efficiencies, margin optimisation, reimbursement opportunities and analysis of financial performance to support the long-term sustainability of the dispensary serviceWorking closely with the Dispensary Manager, dispensing team, Practice Management Team and external medicines-management support organisations, including DDS, to optimise dispensary performance, maximise prescribing and dispensing income, reduce waste, support cost-effective prescribing and improve the financial sustainability of dispensing services whilst maintaining safe, clinically appropriate patient careMedicines optimisation and structured medication reviewsIndependent prescribingPolypharmacy and appropriate deprescribingHigh-risk drug monitoring and prescribing safetyImproving medicines-related QOF performanceSupporting CQC readiness and robust medicines-management systemsPrescribing audits and quality-improvement projectsHospital discharge and medicines reconciliationSupporting efficient repeat prescribing processesProviding expert medicines advice to GPs and the wider Practice team
You will work collaboratively with our existing PCN Clinical Pharmacist, but your objectives and workload will be centred around the priorities of the Practice and its patients.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum two years' primary care/general practice experience Confident working autonomously within your professional competence Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills
Desirable
Experience of a dispensing GP practice, QOF, clinical audit, CQC preparation, dispensary financial management or medicines-related quality improvement would be particularly desirable. Familiar with EMIS
Personal Qualities Essential
Patient-focused and compassionate approach. Professional, adaptable and resilient. Strong attention to detail. Proactive approach to problem solving. Commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Ability to build positive working relationships across teams.
Qualifications Essential
MPharm or equivalent Current GPhC registration Qualified Independent Prescriber
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 Petroc Group Practice
Address St Columb Major Surgery
Trekenning Road
St Columb
Cornwall
TR9 6RR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.petrocgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)