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Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice.
- Experience
An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Experience
Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Experience
An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices PCNs and the commissioners
- Qualifications
The Clinical Pharmacist is enrolled in, or has qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to:
- Qualifications
a.Be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)
- Qualifications
b.Although optional for organisations other than a PCN, it is thought advisable that they are able to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in section B1 of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service 2024-25 specification.
Desirable
11 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- Experience
Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
- Experience
In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- Experience
Understanding of the mentorship process
- Experience
Broad knowledge of general practice and/or working in care homes.
- Qualifications
Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- Qualifications
Minor ailments certification
- Qualifications
Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Qualifications
Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Qualifications
Medicines management qualification
- Qualifications
MUR and repeat dispensing certification
Job summary
To provide expert clinical pharmacy support to care homes within the PCN, ensuring residents receive safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy in line with national and local guidance.
The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice within the wider PCN.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.
As part of their employment, the post holder will achieve qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead medicines optimisation initiatives in care homes
- Conduct face-to-face and virtual structured medication reviews
- Provide prescribing advice and support to GPs and care teams
- Reconcile medicines post-hospital discharge or admission
- Train care home staff on medication safety and best practices
- Participate in quality improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with CQC, NICE, and NHS standards
- Supervise pharmacy technicians or junior pharmacists where applicable
About us
Acclaim Primary Care Network (PCN) is a GP led organisation established in 2023. It has four member practices, with a combined list size in excess of 40,000 patients. The PCN provide enhanced services to patients across all four GP Practices, for example, weekly Care Home ward rounds, same day access clinics and Home Visits for acutely ill patients.
We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Details
- Date posted: 09 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience ARRS Scheme
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: W0065-26-0011
- Job locations: Clifton House Medical Centre, 263-265 Beverley Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU5 2ST, United Kingdom, Campus Health Centre, Raines House, 187 Cottingham Road, HULL, HU5 2EG, United Kingdom, Marfleet Primary Health Care Centre, 340 Preston Road, HULL, HU9 5HH, United Kingdom, Clifton House Medical Centre, 263-265 Beverley Road, HULL, HU5 2ST, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Clinical Pharmacist with Acclaim Primary Care Network in Hull, England. It is listed as a Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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