Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist

Job summaryPractice Prescribing Clinical PharmacistWe are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable registered
independent prescribing pharmacist to join our friendly and enthusiastic team
at Queensway Medical Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to
become part of a forward thinking practice working alongside our Medicine
Management team, delivering high-quality, patient centred care through effective medicines optimisation, prescribing, and leadership of the practice pharmacy function.Main duties of the jobKey ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesUndertake face-to-face and remote consultationsPerform structured and complex medication reviewsIndependently prescribe medications within competenceManage patients with:long-term conditionson gabapentin/opiatespolypharmacyhigh-risk medicationsDeliver clinics where appropriate Medicines OptimisationLead delivery of practice and medicines optimisation prioritiesSupport achievement of: QOF targetsMedicine Optimisation contract with local ICB PCN IIF / prescribing targetsPromote cost-effective prescribing and formulary complianceImplement: NICE guidanceMHRA alertsUndertake audits and service improvement initiativesPrescribing Safety & GovernanceManage monitoring systems for high-risk drugs (e.g. DMARDs, anticoagulants) Improve prescribing safety and reduce medication-related harmSupport incident review and learningLeadership & Team ManagementProvide leadership to the medicines management teamSupport training, supervision, and developmentDesign and embed safe systems and workflowsLead change and service improvementPractice & PCN ResponsibilitiesSupport delivery of: enhanced servicesprescribing initiativesSupport discharge medication reconciliationProvide expert advice to clinicians and staffSee Job description for further information.About usThe successful candidate joining our dynamic team must be able to demonstrate the following:Essential CriteriaQualificationsDegree in PharmacyGPhC registrationIndependent Prescriber qualificationExperienceExperience working in General Practice / Primary CareExperience in clinical prescribing and medication reviewsExperience delivering medicines optimisationSkillsStrong clinical knowledge of medicines and therapeuticsAbility to work independently and within MDTExcellent communication and interpersonal skills Good IT skills (EMIS)Desirable CriteriaExperience leading or managing a teamExperience with PCN/IIF/QOF/Contracts deliveryExperience in audit and quality improvementPersonal AttributesProactive and organisedAble to prioritise workload effectively Leadership mindsetPatient-focused approachDetailsDate posted17 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberA Job locationsQueenswayPoulton-le-fyldeLancashireFY6 7STUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain
Responsibilities
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation
process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching
review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber, and ensure
patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests where required.
Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge,
identify and rectify unexplained changes, perform a clinical medication review,
including dose titration and booking of follow-up tests and work with patients
and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need
post discharge.
Manage patients and health care professionals
medicine queries, including providing telephone patient advice.
Support the Practice to deliver on QOF and
locally commissioned services.
Run own special interest clinics where
responsible for prescribing as an independent prescriber for conditions where
medicines have a large component.
Provide medicines information and training to
Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff.
Review daily Pathology results for patients on
known medicines.
Lead as a source of medicines information for all
the practice team and patients (e.g. doses, side effects and out of stock
queries)
Lead on changes in evidence-based prescribing.
Contribute to reductions in medicine related
hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best
outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines related
issues.
Develop and manage new services that are built
around new medicines or NICE guidance where a new medicine/recommendations
allow the development of a new care pathway (eg DOACs)
Plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general
pharmaceutical care programmes for patients in core areas including long term
conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesMain
Responsibilities
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation
process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching
review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber, and ensure
patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests where required.
Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge,
identify and rectify unexplained changes, perform a clinical medication review,
including dose titration and booking of follow-up tests and work with patients
and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need
post discharge.
Manage patients and health care professionals
medicine queries, including providing telephone patient advice.
Support the Practice to deliver on QOF and
locally commissioned services.
Run own special interest clinics where
responsible for prescribing as an independent prescriber for conditions where
medicines have a large component.
Provide medicines information and training to
Practice healthcare professionals and admin staff.
Review daily Pathology results for patients on
known medicines.
Lead as a source of medicines information for all
the practice team and patients (e.g. doses, side effects and out of stock
queries)
Lead on changes in evidence-based prescribing.
Contribute to reductions in medicine related
hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best
outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines related
issues.
Develop and manage new services that are built
around new medicines or NICE guidance where a new medicine/recommendations
allow the development of a new care pathway (eg DOACs)
Plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general
pharmaceutical care programmes for patients in core areas including long term
conditions.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialCompletion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Member of or working towards (through foundation) RPS Faculty membership Independent prescribing qualificationDesirableExtensive post qualification experience working with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.In-depth clinical knowledge of medicines and applied therapeutics.An appreciation of the nature of General Practice.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Good IT skills.An awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice.Previous General Practice or Hospital experience is essential.Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to GPs when appropriate.Work effectively independently and as a team member.Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialCompletion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Member of or working towards (through foundation) RPS Faculty membership Independent prescribing qualificationDesirableExtensive post qualification experience working with patients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.In-depth clinical knowledge of medicines and applied therapeutics.An appreciation of the nature of General Practice.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Good IT skills.An awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice.Previous General Practice or Hospital experience is essential.Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to GPs when appropriate.Work effectively independently and as a team member.Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameQueensway Medical CentreAddressQueenswayPoulton-le-fyldeLancashireFY6 7STUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameQueensway Medical CentreAddressQueenswayPoulton-le-fyldeLancashireFY6 7STUnited KingdomEmployer's website