PCN Clinical Pharmacist

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the GP surgery,providing expert clinical pharmacy services to improve patient care andoptimise medicines use. The post-holder will be an Independent Prescriber andwill have completed the CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Pathway as a minimum. Theywill contribute to safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing, supportingchronic disease management, medicines optimisation, and reducing workload forGPs.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Care & Prescribing Manage patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews and prescribing within scope of competence. Provide clinical input for acute and repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. Support medication reconciliation post-discharge and during care transitions

Risk Stratification Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both

MedicinesOptimisation Conduct structured medication reviews for polypharmacy and high-risk patients. Implement national and local prescribing guidelines and quality improvement initiatives. Identify and manage medicines-related risks and contribute to reducing avoidable harm

Collaborative Working Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision-making

Patient Education & Support Provide advice on medicines use, adherence, and lifestyle interventions. Support self-management and shared decision-making with patients

Professional Development Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD. Contribute to training and mentoring of junior pharmacists or trainee GPs

About us

At Parkbury House Surgery, located in the heart of St Albansand serving over 22,000 patients, were proud to be a progressive, Equality Act- compliant training practice offering exceptional primary care across twosites: our main practice on St Peters Street and our branch in Sandridge. Wevalue our excellent team members and promote employee wellbeing. We holdregular team socials, provide a free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for ourstaff and their immediate families and of course, free Coffee/Tea! Were notjust about high-quality care were about creating a team where everyone thrives.With seven GP partners, 15 salaried GPs, and an outstanding multidisciplinaryteam (including Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists, Physician Associates, and Firstcontact physiotherapists), were committed to delivering innovative,patient-centred care. Our advanced triage systems including eConsult andsame-day telephone triage ensure patients are seen by the right person, at theright time. The practice is easily accessible by public transport but there isalso free parking for staff members on site.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care & Prescribing

Manage patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews and prescribing within scope of competence. Provide clinical input for acute and repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety and cost-effectiveness. Support medication reconciliation post-discharge and during care transitions

Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both

Conduct structured medication reviews for polypharmacy and high risk patients. Implement national and local prescribing guidelines and quality improvement initiatives. Identify and manage medicines related risks and contribute to reducing avoidable harm

Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decision making

Provide advice on medicines use, adherence, and lifestyle interventions. Support self management and shared decision making with patients

Professional Development

Maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills through CPD. Contribute to training and mentoring of junior pharmacists or trainee GPs

KeyPerformance Indicators (KPIs)

StructuredMedication Reviews (SMRs) Complete agreed number per month (aligned with PCNDES).

ChronicDisease Management Percentage of patients with optimised medication for LTCsas per the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

RepeatPrescription Accuracy Maintain >98% accuracy rate.

Cost-EffectivePrescribing Achieve agreed savings or maintain prescribing within budget.

High RiskDrug Monitoring 100% compliance with monitoring protocols.

MedicationError Prevention Document interventions preventing harm.

PatientSatisfaction Positive feedback from medication review consultations.

MDTEngagement Attend >90% of scheduled multidisciplinary meetings.

ClinicalQuery Resolution Respond to GP/nurse/HCPs queries within 24 hours.

CPDCompliance Maintain GPhC CPD requirements and complete agreed annual mandatorytraining.

Person Specification Other requirements

• Professional, calm and efficient manner
• Positive and flexible approach to work
• Hold a Valid UK Driving License
• Basic life support training

Qualifications

• Completion of CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Pathway training.
• Independent prescriber
• Experience in primary care or medicines optimisation.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• Previous experience of providing prescribing advice or support General Practice
• Experience of delivering patient clinics or services

Registration

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC

Skills & Knowledge

• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based healthcare
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
• Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential)
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information and familiarity with EMIS and NHS prescribing systems.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Produce timely and informative reports
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing