PCN Clinical Pharmacist

Mid Norfolk Healthcare Ltd

The closing date is 30 May 2025

Job summary

Join Our Forward-Thinking PCN as a Clinical Pharmacist.

We are a dynamic Primary Care Network (PCN) committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation and collaboration. Our multidisciplinary team values the unique contributions of clinical pharmacists in enhancing medication management and patient outcomes.

There are 5 practices within our PCN, however, you will be working in a primary practice, whilst also collaborating with your PCN Pharmacy peers across the PCN.

The candidate will report into the Lead Clinical Pharmacist.

What We Offer

  • Professional Development: Funded independent prescribing course (although IP qualification desirable) and access to CPD opportunities
  • Supportive Environment: Management from Lead Clinical Pharmacist and regular engagement with fellow Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in addition to regular clinical supervision with a GP/Partner or other suitably qualified colleague.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, including options for remote work for part of the week. Weekly onsite working required.
  • Benefits: NHS pension scheme, and indemnity cover.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Pharmacist within our PCN, you will:

  • Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex needs.
  • Manage long-term conditions such as hypertension, asthma, and diabetes.
  • Provide expert advice on medicines optimization and safety.
  • Support repeat prescription processes and medication reconciliation.
  • Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care.

Who We're Looking For

  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Primary Care Pharmacy Education Patchway (PCPEP) qualification
  • Independent Prescriber Qualified - desireable
  • Experience in primary care setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.

About us

Mid Norfolk Primary Care Network consists of the following GP organisations:

  • Elmham Surgery

  • Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries

  • Orchard Surgery

  • Shipdham Surgery

  • Theatre Royal Surgery

Apply Now

If you're passionate about making a difference in primary care and eager to join a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A5797-25-0004

Job locations

Orchard Surgery

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


Elmham Surgery

59 Holt Road

North Elmham

Dereham

Norfolk

NR20 5JS


Shipdham Surgery

The Green

Shipdham

Thetford

Norfolk

IP25 7LA


Theatre Royal Surgery

27 Theatre Street

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 2EN


Mattishall Surgery

15 Dereham Road, Mattishall

Dereham

Norfolk

NR20 3QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description for more information.

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of care offered to patients of Mid Norfolk Primary Care Network.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description for more information.

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to improve the quality and safety of care offered to patients of Mid Norfolk Primary Care Network.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience as a pharmacist.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy.
  • Working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
  • Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management.

Desirable

  • Holding an independent prescribing qualification.
  • Clinical Diploma.
  • Primary Care Pharmacy Education Patchway (PCPEP) qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience as a pharmacist.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy.
  • Working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
  • Demonstrates understanding of and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
  • Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management.

Desirable

  • Holding an independent prescribing qualification.
  • Clinical Diploma.
  • Primary Care Pharmacy Education Patchway (PCPEP) qualification

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

Mid Norfolk Healthcare Ltd

Address

Orchard Surgery

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


Employer's website

https://www.mattishallsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Norfolk Healthcare Ltd

Address

Orchard Surgery

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


Employer's website

https://www.mattishallsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Assistant

Sarah Lloyd

sarah.lloyd57@nhs.net

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

A5797-25-0004

Job locations

Orchard Surgery

Commercial Road

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 1AE


Elmham Surgery

59 Holt Road

North Elmham

Dereham

Norfolk

NR20 5JS


Shipdham Surgery

The Green

Shipdham

Thetford

Norfolk

IP25 7LA


Theatre Royal Surgery

27 Theatre Street

Dereham

Norfolk

NR19 2EN


Mattishall Surgery

15 Dereham Road, Mattishall

Dereham

Norfolk

NR20 3QA


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