Job summary The Medics Primary Care Network in Luton is seeking to recruit a Clinical Pharmacist to work in our primary care network practices. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to work alongside and provide complementary skills to our existing clinical teams whilst building strong effective working relationships with local community, hospital and ICS pharmacists to improve care and services to our patients. Our network is an innovative yet established collaboration of GP practices looking after the health and wellbeing of patients in Luton. Experience in general practice is desirable but not essential and qualification as an independent prescriber would be an advantage. As a PCN pharmacist you will receive fully accredited training and will be provided with appropriate supervision and guidance. Previous applicants need not reapply for this position. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job The successful applicants will have good clinical backgrounds and possess the requisite skills required to support safe, evidence based, clinically and cost-effective prescribing and provide support to general practice clinicians. See more detail under job description. Please note the contract is for 6 months. About us The Medics Primary Care Network comprises of 5 surgeries in Luton who cover approximately 59,000 patients. The collaboration sees doctors, PCN and other practice staff working together to ensure all patients receive excellent health care. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0532-25-0002 Job locations Medici Medical Centre 3 Windsor Street Luton LU1 3UA Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the team in general practice. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s). The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a nonmedical prescriber Job description Job responsibilities Job responsibilities The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the team in general practice. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s). The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a nonmedical prescriber Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Completion of CPPE Primary Care education pathway Experience Essential Essential Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio. Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Completion of CPPE Primary Care education pathway Experience Essential Essential Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio. Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice 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 The Medics PCN Address Medici Medical Centre 3 Windsor Street Luton LU1 3UA Employer's website https://themedicspcn.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)