Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Swinton PCN Lead Clinical Pharmacist (NIPPS Team)

The closing date is 17 June 2025

Job summary

Clinical pharmacy in general practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centred, co-ordinated care across an integrated health economy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and dynamic pharmacy team providing clinical services within local Primary Care Networks.

Do you enjoy working directly with people, dealing with a variety of needs and challenges, as well as delivering actual benefits and making a true difference? We pride ourselves on providing the best possible care for patients whilst creating a safe environment for our staff.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacist to lead the PCN Pharmacy team. We welcome applicants with GP experience. If you have the right skills and qualities, we can provide on-going support to develop professionally. Managerial experience, successful change management and delivering education and training is essential.

Main duties of the job

The clinical pharmacy role within primary care can pro-actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital, as well as helping reduce the demands on general practice.The role supports patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines by identifying and addressing medicines related issues, whilst considering both public health and social care needs. You will work across a PCN, providing clinical leadership on medicines safety and quality improvement projects. As the PCN Lead Pharmacist you will have managerial responsibilities for both professional development and line management. A

The role provides a great opportunity to join a committed team. We are looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and adaptable to change, with good clinical and I.T. skills. Candidates should exhibit leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and other stakeholders including patients, families, and carers.

About us

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

236-DPG-P295-25

Job locations

GP Practices within Swinton PCN

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of GB

Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Post Grad Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and or NHS England GP Practice Pathway accreditation
  • Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
  • Substantial post qualification experience
  • Relevant experience in General Practice
  • Managerial experience

Desirable

  • Management or Leadership qualification
  • Clinical experience working as a NMP
  • Commitment to CPD / Education
  • Evidence of good all round clinical knowledge and professional practice
  • Evidence of patient centred approach to car
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of GB

Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Post Grad Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy and or NHS England GP Practice Pathway accreditation
  • Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
  • Substantial post qualification experience
  • Relevant experience in General Practice
  • Managerial experience

Desirable

  • Management or Leadership qualification
  • Clinical experience working as a NMP
  • Commitment to CPD / Education
  • Evidence of good all round clinical knowledge and professional practice
  • Evidence of patient centred approach to car

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GP Practices within Swinton PCN

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GP Practices within Swinton PCN

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Lead - NIPPS Team

Jennifer Bartlett

Jennifer.Bartlett@nhs.net

07734583002

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

236-DPG-P295-25

Job locations

GP Practices within Swinton PCN

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust 's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)