Job summary Primary Care Pharmacist South Dartmoor and Totnes Primary Care Network Closing date: 04 March 2025 Salary: Band 7-8a (depending on experience) Hours: Up to full time Location: Leatside Surgery, Totnes, Devon (and other PCN Practices) About the Role: We are looking for a Primary Care Pharmacist to join our growing pharmacy team across five GP Surgeries in the South Dartmoor and Totnes Primary Care Network (PCN). Youll be part of a dynamic network providing healthcare to a population of over 36,000 people in South Devon. Why South Devon? Beautiful surroundings, close to beaches, Dartmoor, and major cities (Exeter, Plymouth) Excellent climate and high quality of life (ranked in Halifax's Top 50 in 2019) Easy access to the A38, mainline train services, and Exeter Airport for travel Main duties of the job Role Overview: As a Primary Care Pharmacist, you will contribute to enhancing patient care through medication reviews, promoting prescribing safety, and supporting your primary healthcare team (PHT). You'll also have the opportunity to develop your skills in this expanding field. About us South Dartmoor & Totnes PCN consist of five GP Surgeries as follows: Ashburton Surgery Buckfastleigh Medical Practice Catherine House Surgery (Totnes) Leatside Surgery (Totnes) South Brent Health Centre Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Band 7 to 8a depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number A2436-25-0000 Job locations Leatside Surgery Babbage Road Babbage Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JA Ashburton Surgery 1 Eastern Road Ashburton Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7AP Buckfastleigh Health Centre 7 Bossell Road Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0DE Catherine House Surgery New Walk Totnes Devon TQ9 5WA South Brent Health Centre Plymouth Road South Brent Devon TQ10 9HT Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Work with multiple PHTs across the PCN Conduct annual medication reviews and ensure medication safety Collaborate with local Care Homes and Community Pharmacies Contribute to national QOF objectives and assist in the development of a Network Formulary Engage with the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team Assist with training and development of pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff Additional Benefits: Support for professional development, including training to become a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber A flexible and supportive environment to shape your role according to your skills and interests Access to peer support from experienced pharmacists within the Network Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Work with multiple PHTs across the PCN Conduct annual medication reviews and ensure medication safety Collaborate with local Care Homes and Community Pharmacies Contribute to national QOF objectives and assist in the development of a Network Formulary Engage with the ICB Medicines Optimisation Team Assist with training and development of pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff Additional Benefits: Support for professional development, including training to become a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber A flexible and supportive environment to shape your role according to your skills and interests Access to peer support from experienced pharmacists within the Network Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience Essential At least three years' experience as a pharmacist Experience in general practice or strong understanding of medication reviews in this setting Desirable Experience working with ICB's Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Membership of Primary Care Pharmacy Association or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience Essential At least three years' experience as a pharmacist Experience in general practice or strong understanding of medication reviews in this setting Desirable Experience working with ICB's 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 South Dartmoor and Totnes Primary Care Network Address Leatside Surgery Babbage Road Babbage Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JA Employer's website https://www.leatside.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)