PCN Clinical Pharmacist

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  • Leeds
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Interview date: to be confirmedLeeds Student Medical Practice and The Light Surgery Primary Care Network (LSMP & TLS PCN Ltd) are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team, working alongside the PCN Senior Clinical Pharmacist, the established pharmacy team and PCN Clinical Directors. The role offers significant involvement in direct patient care, with a focus on structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation. While experience in primary care and service development is desirable, it is not essential. The successful candidate will be supported to complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway if not already undertaken, with dedicated mentoring from the Senior Clinical Pharmacist and GPs. Support will also be provided for those wishing to pursue Independent Prescribing (IP) qualifications following completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will:
  • Work independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care.
  • Carry out complex polypharmacy medication reviews and structured medication reviews particularly for patients with long-term conditions.
  • Support the PCN and surgery vaccination programmes
  • Provide expert advice to patients and practice staff on medication and prescribing queries.
  • Undertake medicines reconciliation and manage acute prescription requests.
  • Contribute to the delivery of the PCN Directed Enhanced Service (DES), QOF, and local prescribing incentive schemes (GPOP).
  • Promote the principles of medicines optimisation and contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Our PCN patient population is predominantly students and young working professionals. An interest in supporting young people, proactive health prevention, and mental health prescribing is highly desirable. Please note: Our PCN does not have any care homes within its footprint.About usLeeds Student Medical Practice and The Light Surgery form LSMP & TLS PCN, a dynamic collaboration serving over 65,000 patients, primarily students and young professionals. We are proud of our multidisciplinary team approach, which includes: Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Mental Health Advisors, Community Wellbeing Connectors, Occupational Therapists, Social Prescribers, First Contact Physiotherapists, GPs, Nurses and PCN Managers.We are committed to providing high-quality, equitable, and sustainable care and maintaining a strong connection with the communities we serve.We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics.This role does not come with parking.DetailsDate posted04 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberA3902-25-0013Job locations4 Blenheim WalkLeedsLS2 9AEThe Light SurgeryBalcony Level, The LightLeedsLS1 8TLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical input into the safe and effective use of medicines within the PCN.
  • Undertake structured medication reviews (Level 3) to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Support the wider clinical team with prescribing queries and guidance.
  • Identify unmet pharmaceutical care needs using risk stratification tools.
  • Promote rational and evidence-based prescribing in line with NICE guidance.
  • Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and national/local incentive schemes.
  • Contribute to the training and development of other healthcare professionals.
Please see attached Job description for more information. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical input into the safe and effective use of medicines within the PCN.
  • Undertake structured medication reviews (Level 3) to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Support the wider clinical team with prescribing queries and guidance.
  • Identify unmet pharmaceutical care needs using risk stratification tools.
  • Promote rational and evidence-based prescribing in line with NICE guidance.
  • Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and national/local incentive schemes.
  • Contribute to the training and development of other healthcare professionals.
Please see attached Job description for more information.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MPharm or equivalent pharmacy degree
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Applicants must also be able to demonstrate relevant primary care experience during their pre-registration training year.
Desirable
  • Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
  • Practicing Independent Prescribing pharmacist
ExperienceEssential
  • Collaborative working across organisational boundaries
  • Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based practice
Desirable
  • Experience working as a foundation-level pharmacist (evidenced by portfolio)
  • Understanding of Primary Care Networks and general practice
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to manage workload and set healthcare targets
  • Strong understanding of primary care prescribing
  • Awareness of the wider determinants of health
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
  • Competency in using IT systems for clinical and reporting tasks
  • Capable of analysing complex clinical data
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Effective at motivating others and promoting safe practice
  • Ability to vaccinate adults in line with national immunisation programmes and local protocols
  • Confidence in handling cold chain requirements and vaccine-related documentation
Desirable
  • Familiarity with EMIS and/or SystmOne clinical systems
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Confident, polite, and professional
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • High levels of integrity and reliability
  • Able to work under pressure and remain resilient
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to patients and colleagues
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • MPharm or equivalent pharmacy degree
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Applicants must also be able to demonstrate relevant primary care experience during their pre-registration training year.
Desirable
  • Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
  • Practicing Independent Prescribing pharmacist
ExperienceEssential
  • Collaborative working across organisational boundaries
  • Strong knowledge of therapeutics and evidence-based practice
Desirable
  • Experience working as a foundation-level pharmacist (evidenced by portfolio)
  • Understanding of Primary Care Networks and general practice
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Ability to manage workload and set healthcare targets
  • Strong understanding of primary care prescribing
  • Awareness of the wider determinants of health
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
  • Competency in using IT systems for clinical and reporting tasks
  • Capable of analysing complex clinical data
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Effective at motivating others and promoting safe practice
  • Ability to vaccinate adults in line with national immunisation programmes and local protocols
  • Confidence in handling cold chain requirements and vaccine-related documentation
Desirable
  • Familiarity with EMIS and/or SystmOne clinical systems
Personal QualitiesEssential
  • Confident, polite, and professional
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • High levels of integrity and reliability
  • Able to work under pressure and remain resilient
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex information to patients and colleagues

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