• Job Description

  Req#: B0288-25-0007?language=en&page=60&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join the North West Leicestershire GP Federation to support the Primary Care Network, as part of our Clinical Pharmacist Team. Clinical Pharmacists are supported and mentored by our Senior Clinical Pharmacist and Leadership Team, and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing environment. You would be supported to develop your role and to become a non-medical prescriber, if not already. The post holder will be employed by North West Leicestershire Federation and this position would be based at one of the GP practices within the PCN.

  Main duties of the job

  You will take responsibility for medicines management, clinical medication reviews, improving prescribing processes and patient safety alerts. The post holder will be the primary support to general practice staff with regards to drugs monitoring, helping to support the repeat prescription system and dispensing team. You will work with the wider GP Federation Pharmacy team and will be joining a dynamic forward thinking team. This is an opportunity to develop yourself and successful candidates will be required and supported to enrol onto (if not already completed) CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy education pathway and following this an Independent Prescribing qualification.

  About us

  The North West Leicestershire GP Federation consists of 12 GP Practices covering 116,000 patients. The GP Federation operates the North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network which is the largest within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We want to support the development of the team and provide additional capacity as the service grows. We are an ambitious and innovative organisation looking to develop services for our patients and provide opportunities for our staff to learn and grow. The pharmacy team is made up of over 20 pharmacists and technicians lead by a senior pharmacy team. We are a forward thinking Primary Care Network that is committed to working as a multidisciplinary team and recognise and utilise the full potential of every individual.

  We are looking for an ambitious ideally full time individual to join our team and can facilitate flexible working, to include Monday-Saturday and accommodate some home working. If you are passionate, self-motivated and driven about supporting people and developing your career in primary care then please consider joining our friendly supportive team.

  Interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 26th June 2025.

  Details

  Date posted

  23 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £44,000 to £47,000 a year Dependent on experience and pro rata for part time applicants

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  B0288-25-0007

  Job locations

  67 North Street

  Whitwick

  Coalville

  Leicestershire

  LE67 5HX

  
  

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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical Pharmacist - Job Description

  Responsible to: This role is directly employed by the North West Leicestershire GP Federation and the post holder will work for the North West Leicestershire PCN.

  Job Summary

  The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a senior clinical pharmacist who will develop, manage and mentor them.

  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 prescriptions 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 patients 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 non-medical prescriber.

  Please see attached document for full job description.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Clinical Pharmacist - Job Description

  Responsible to: This role is directly employed by the North West Leicestershire GP Federation and the post holder will work for the North West Leicestershire PCN.

  Job Summary

  The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a senior clinical pharmacist who will develop, manage and mentor them.

  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 prescriptions 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 patients 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 non-medical prescriber.

  Please see attached document for full job description.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) which includes revalidation.

  Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
  • A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
  • Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification.

  Experience

  Essential

  • An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices.
  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
  • Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
  • Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/ agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.
  • Work effectively independently and as a team member.
  • Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.

  Desirable

  • In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
  • Produce timely and informative reports.

  Other

  Essential

  • Self-Motivated
  • Adaptable
  • In date DBS
  • Up to date safeguarding adult and children level three training (will be an essential requirement of role)
  • Have immunisation status
  • Up to date basic life support training

  Desirable

  • Full Driving Licence
  • Up to date Information Governance training

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) which includes revalidation.

  Desirable

  • Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
  • A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
  • Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
  • Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification.

  Experience

  Essential

  • An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices.
  • An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
  • Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
  • Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
  • Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
  • Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/ agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.
  • Work effectively independently and as a team member.
  • Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.

  Desirable

  • In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients).
  • Produce timely and informative reports.

  Other

  Essential

  • Self-Motivated
  • Adaptable
  • In date DBS
  • Up to date safeguarding adult and children level three training (will be an essential requirement of role)
  • Have immunisation status
  • Up to date basic life support training

  Desirable

  • Full Driving Licence
  • Up to date Information Governance training

  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

  North West Leicestershire GP Federation

  Address

  67 North Street

  Whitwick

  Coalville

  Leicestershire

  LE67 5HX

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.nwleicestershiregpfed.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  North West Leicestershire GP Federation

  Address

  67 North Street

  Whitwick

  Coalville

  Leicestershire

  LE67 5HX

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.nwleicestershiregpfed.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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