As a Clinical Pharmacist in Mansfield North PCN you will deliver medicines optimisation and long-term condition management across multiple GP practices. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and support safe prescribing in primary care settings, including homes and care homes. There is a clear pathway to develop clinical expertise and progress toward Independent Prescriber status. This role combines direct patient care with quality improvement and service development to shape medicines use across the network.
Pay / Benefits
NHS Pension 2015 Scheme
Alternative government-based pension scheme
generous leave including maternity/paternity/adoption leave
education and training opportunities (CPPE, NHS Roadmap, apprenticeships)
flexible work-life balance
cycle to work scheme
Responsibilities
Conduct patient-facing clinical medication reviews and long-term condition clinics to optimise medicines and manage complex polypharmacy
Provide expert medicines advice to patients and healthcare professionals, supporting prescribing processes and safe medicine management
Lead and contribute to quality improvement projects, audits, and PCN workstreams, and mentor Pharmacy Technicians
Support discharge management, medicines reconciliation, and safer prescribing initiatives
Manage repeat prescribing policies and ensure appropriate monitoring tests
Risk stratify patient cohorts to identify high-risk medicine scenarios
Develop and implement new services and information materials related to therapeutics and medicines optimisation
Educate and train the primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation
Support CQC compliance and contribute to public health campaigns
Collaborate with GP practices, CCG pharmacists, and hospital/community pharmacy teams to ensure consistent patient care
Key requirements
Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) and GPhC registration
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a pharmacist in a practice setting
Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, prescribing principles, and long-term condition management
Ability to make evidence-based clinical recommendations
May hold or be working towards Independent Prescribing qualification
Ability to engage patients in decisions about medicines per NICE guidance
Good communication and collaboration skills
Understanding of governance, policies, and risk management
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