Neston & Willaston Primary Care Network (PCN) have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding team.The clinical pharmacy team is integral within the PCN to improve quality of care and patient safety.The Clinical Pharmacist will be a highly motivated individual who has completed their CPPE pathway and ideally be a non-medical prescriber or working towards this.Main duties of the job
To support the PCN to ensure the safe delivery of repeat prescribing.
to support patients and practice staff to optimise medications by promoting good practice inline with clinical and operational guidelines
To support the PCN with achieving the prescribing scheme
To reduce medication waste
To support pharmacy technicians with medicine reconciliations
To support all members of the General Practice teams.
About usNeston & Willaston PCN was established in 2019 and is one of the smallest PCN's in the country, responsible for approximately 21,000 patients.The Network is a collaboration between Neston Surgery, Neston Medical Centre and Willaston Surgery. The PCN work closely within the community, aiming to create a healthier future for our patient population.The PCN have a dedicated team who are responsible for planning, sourcing funding and implementing these services.The PCN have well-established roles including a Visiting Paramedic Service, Physiotherapy, Social Prescribing Link Workers and a Clinical Pharmacy team.Our Vision is to:
Enable patients to see the correct Health Care Professional through effective care navigation.
Provide a consistent level of care across the three practices.
Encouraging team working and a supportive and welcoming environment.
Our Values are:
To work collaboratively for the patients within the PCN.
To provide a high level of care for our patients.
Patient care is at the heart of everything we do.
We show respect and dignity to patients and colleagues.
We are committed to improving the lives of all patients within our PCN.
Our mission is:
To work collaboratively as practices and within our community partners to provide high quality care to our patient population.
DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7SalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberA3322-25-0001Job locationsLiverpool RoadNestonCheshireCH64 3RANeston SurgeryMellock LaneLittle NestonNestonCH64 4BNWillaston SurgeryNeston RoadWillastonNestonCH64 2TNJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Clinical Pharmacy team are integral to the General Practice teams. Their role is to support the general practice teams to improve patient care by optimising treatment.The post holder will undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The clinical pharmacist will be responsible for supporting the repeat prescribing process, acute prescription requests and medication reconciliation.In order to fulfil this role, the individual will be flexible, be able to work across three sites.As the PCN is required to undertake Enhanced Access hours this will also form part of the role.The RoleTo undertake clinical medication reviewsTo support patients with their repeat prescribing in line with practice policiesTo be involved with medication reconciliation from hospital discharges and clinical lettersTo be involved with the prescribing scheme as requiredTo support all practice staff with medication requestsTo signpost to other healthcare professionals where appropriateTo undertake prescribing audits as directed by the PCN teamTo action MHRA and other safety alerts as per guidanceWork with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involvedTo support public health campaignsTo work collaboratively with all integrated health care teamsInvolves patients in decision makingEducationCompletion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilHave completed the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacistQualified as Non-Medical Prescriber or working toward this qualificationTo ensure knowledge and skills are maintained and all mandatory training is completedTo work within own competence and local and national guidanceThe to comply at all times with the Practices Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.To comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990)Job Description AgreementThis job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Clinical Pharmacy team are integral to the General Practice teams. Their role is to support the general practice teams to improve patient care by optimising treatment.The post holder will undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The clinical pharmacist will be responsible for supporting the repeat prescribing process, acute prescription requests and medication reconciliation.In order to fulfil this role, the individual will be flexible, be able to work across three sites.As the PCN is required to undertake Enhanced Access hours this will also form part of the role.The RoleTo undertake clinical medication reviewsTo support patients with their repeat prescribing in line with practice policiesTo be involved with medication reconciliation from hospital discharges and clinical lettersTo be involved with the prescribing scheme as requiredTo support all practice staff with medication requestsTo signpost to other healthcare professionals where appropriateTo undertake prescribing audits as directed by the PCN teamTo action MHRA and other safety alerts as per guidanceWork with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involvedTo support public health campaignsTo work collaboratively with all integrated health care teamsInvolves patients in decision makingEducationCompletion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilHave completed the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacistQualified as Non-Medical Prescriber or working toward this qualificationTo ensure knowledge and skills are maintained and all mandatory training is completedTo work within own competence and local and national guidanceThe to comply at all times with the Practices Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System.To comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990)Job Description AgreementThis job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustivePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
PCPEP completion
Masters degree in Pharmacology
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Excellent IT skills
Work effectively, independently and as a team player
Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Desirable
Non-medical prescriber
Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
PCPEP completion
Masters degree in Pharmacology
Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Excellent IT skills
Work effectively, independently and as a team player
Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
