PCN Clinical Pharmacist

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen within Primary Care to work
as a Clinical Pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber qualification in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands
Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients in
four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role would be based at The Churchill Medical Centre and The Orchard Practice.This is a unique
opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Pharmacist with excellent
communication skills to join us in our PCN. The successful candidate will work
as part of a multidisciplinary team within our practices and liaise with
external healthcare professionals from community and hospital settings. The PCN
can also offer support within a wider pharmacy team including prescribing
clerks, pharmacy technicians and another clinical pharmacist employed across
our practices.Main duties of the jobThe role will have a strong patient facing focus, with the successful
candidate undertaking the following areas of work:Medication reviews to
proactively manage patients with complex poly-pharmacyResponsibility for areas of
chronic disease management, dependent on experienceProvide support on
prescription and medication queries, providing clinical guidance to the
pharmacy technicians and prescribing clerks.Provide clinical leadership
on medicines quality improvementContribute to managing some
aspects of the quality and outcomes frameworkWork with Kingston CCG
pharmacists on the local medicines optimisation frameworkYou will need to have a combination of at least two years post
registration experience, an Independent Prescribing qualification, a degree level qualification, Registration with the
GPhC and Professional Indemnity membership. You will also need sound clinical
knowledge and computer literacy.About usWe can offer a range
of benefits to the successful candidate including six weeks annual leave, as a Clinical Pharmacist in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands
Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients in
four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role would be based at
Canbury Medical Centre and Berrylands Surgery.This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic
Pharmacist with excellent communication skills to join us in our PCN. The
successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within our
practices and liaise with external healthcare professionals from community and
hospital settings. The PCN can also offer support within a wider pharmacy team
including prescribing clerks, pharmacy technicians and another clinical
pharmacist employed across our practices.The role will have a strong patient facing focus, with the
successful candidate undertaking the following areas of work:
Medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex
poly-pharmacy
Responsibility for areas of chronic disease management,
dependent on experience
Provide support on prescription and medication queries,
providing clinical guidance to the pharmacy technicians and prescribing clerks.
Provide clinical leadership on medicines quality improvement
Contribute to managing some aspects of the quality and outcomes
framework
Work with Kingston CCG pharmacists on the local medicines
optimisation frameworkThis role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and
operational efficiencies so requires self-motivation and passion to deliver
high quality patient care within general practice. The successful candidate, Job responsibilitiesAn exciting opportunity has arisen within Primary Care to work
as a Clinical Pharmacist in our Churchill, Canbury, Orchard and Berrylands
Primary Care Network (CCOB PCN). We care for approximately 50,000 patients in
four practices across the borough of Kingston; this role would be based at
Canbury Medical Centre and Berrylands Surgery.This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic
Pharmacist with excellent communication skills to join us in our PCN. The
successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within our
practices and liaise with external healthcare professionals from community and
hospital settings. The PCN can also offer support within a wider pharmacy team
including prescribing clerks, pharmacy technicians and another clinical
pharmacist employed across our practices.The role will have a strong patient facing focus, with the
successful candidate undertaking the following areas of work:
Medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex
poly-pharmacy
Responsibility for areas of chronic disease management,
dependent on experience
Provide support on prescription and medication queries,
providing clinical guidance to the pharmacy technicians and prescribing clerks.
Provide clinical leadership on medicines quality improvement
Contribute to managing some aspects of the quality and outcomes
framework
Work with Kingston CCG pharmacists on the local medicines
optimisation frameworkThis role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and
operational efficiencies so requires self-motivation and passion to deliver
high quality patient care within general practice. The successful candidate

will have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
together with a good working knowledge of primary care.You will need to have a combination of at least two years post
registration experience, a degree level qualification, Registration with the
GPhC and Professional Indemnity membership. You will also need sound clinical, EssentialA degree level qualificationRegistration with the GPhC Professional Indemnity membership Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills Sound clinical knowledge Computer literacy, EssentialAt least two years post registration experienceDesirableExperience of working in primary care, EssentialAt least two years post registration experienceDesirableExperience of working in primary careDisclosure 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a competitive salary.The practices
have a strong record of supporting further training and development for staff.If you think you have the right experience and are up to the challenge we would
be very keen to hear from you. Informal visits and discussion about the role
can be arranged, please contact Joanna Hoppe (Joanna.hoppe@)DetailsDate posted30 July 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time, knowledge and computer literacy.We can offer a range of benefits to the successful candidate
including six weeks annual leave, membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a
competitive salary. The practices have a strong record of supporting further
training and development for staff. If you think you have the right experience
and are up to the challenge we would be very keen to hear from you. Informal, knowledge and computer literacy.We can offer a range of benefits to the successful candidate
including six weeks annual leave, membership of the NHS Pension scheme and a
competitive salary. The practices have a strong record of supporting further
training and development for staff. If you think you have the right experience
and are up to the challenge we would be very keen to hear from you. Informal
visits and discussion about the role can be arranged, please contact Joanna
Hoppe (Joanna.hoppe@)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.Person Specification, 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameChurchill Medical CentreAddressClifton RoadKingston Upon ThamesSurreyKT2 6PGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameChurchill Medical CentreAddressClifton RoadKingston Upon ThamesSurreyKT2 6PGUnited KingdomEmployer's website