Job summary We have an exciting opportunity within Grays PCN for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. Newly qualified pharmacists and experienced pharmacists who want to join the Primary Care Sector are more than welcome to apply. The role is full-time but we can accommodate for the right candidate with a part-time offer. Self-employed is the preferred option but we can, again, accommodate by offering the post to the right candidate on an employed basis. The successful candidate will be required to work FACE TO FACE at the practices. Grays PCN is a collaboration of 10 GP practices serving approximately 73,000 patients. Four of the ten practices are training practices. The PCN practices all use SystmOne, for which training will be provided, if required. The successful candidate will be joining a diverse, experienced and supportive team, made up of GPs, practice nurses, paramedics, clinical pharmacists, first contact physiotherapists, health care assistants, social prescribing link workers, care coordinators and skilled administrators. The PCN member surgeries & staff meet monthly, and are led in their work by a clinical director and supported by a dedicated PCN operations manager. Main duties of the job This role will involve working as part of the general practice team to provide specialist advice to patients and medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, particularly the elderly and those with multiple conditions. Work in general practice will also involve medicines reconciliation, management of prescribing queries and acute medication issues following hospital discharges, and the development and implementation of safe systems for medication ordering and prescribing in the context of improving safety and reducing waste. About us PCN Direct is an organisation that has been set up by highly experienced clinical pharmacists with a vast network of contacts across the UK. We specialise in supplying Clinical Pharmacists to PCNs. We help to train and support pharmacists throughout their time in primary care, which can include CPPE Primary Care Pathway, IP Course and general career development. We offer a competitive salary based on experience. We are a supportive and friendly leadership team. We believe in appropriate peer support along with training and development to get maximum job satisfaction. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £43,742 to £50,056 a year Contract Locum Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number A5617-25-0000 Job locations Stifford Clays Health Centre Crammavill Street Grays Essex RM16 2AP The Chafford Hundred Medical Centre Drake Road Chafford Hundred Grays Essex RM16 6RS Balfour Medical Centre 2 Balfour Road Grays Essex RM17 5NS The Yadava Practice 34 East Thurrock Road Grays Essex RM17 6SP Dell Medical Centre 111 Orsett Road Grays Essex RM17 5HB Primecare Medical Centre 167 Bridge Road Grays Essex RM17 6DB Peartree Surgery 4 Peartree Close South Ockendon Essex RM15 6PR Job description Job responsibilities Clinically assessing and treating patients, using expert knowledge of medicines, for specific disease areas. Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (i.e. side-effects, dosage) across the practice. Providing medication reviews, and health education advice, to patients at the designated practices by face-to-face, telephone or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice. Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement. Processing specialist treatment letters. Processing hospital medication discharge letters. Acting as a key contact in the practices, for all medication related queries. Supporting improvements in clinical care, through practice-based audits and implementing change. Job description Job responsibilities Clinically assessing and treating patients, using expert knowledge of medicines, for specific disease areas. Providing specialist expertise in the use of medicines and medicine information (i.e. side-effects, dosage) across the practice. Providing medication reviews, and health education advice, to patients at the designated practices by face-to-face, telephone or notes-based review, as agreed with the practice. Providing leadership on person-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement. Processing specialist treatment letters. Processing hospital medication discharge letters. Acting as a key contact in the practices, for all medication related queries. Supporting improvements in clinical care, through practice-based audits and implementing change. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Independent Prescriber Skills and knowledge Essential Excellent clinical and medication knowledge Experience of undertaking medication reviews Excellent inter-personal patient facing communication skills The commitment to continue to learn and develop Desirable Personal Professional Indemnity Insurance Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Independent Prescriber Skills and knowledge Essential Excellent clinical and medication knowledge Experience of undertaking medication reviews Excellent inter-personal patient facing communication skills The commitment to continue to learn and develop Desirable Personal Professional Indemnity Insurance 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). Additional information 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 PCN Direct LTD Address Stifford Clays Health Centre Crammavill Street Grays Essex RM16 2AP Employer's website https://www.grayspcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)