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Job summary
Please ensure if you applying for this role that you have the criteria to be considered. The criteria is a minimum of 12 months primary care experience working in a GP surgery or practice as part of a PCN. We also require that you have a DBS certificate and have completed the CPPE pathway. To be are available to start work in the next 4 - 8 weeks"
The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like-minded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians. Our senior clinical team support the training, development and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.
Main duties of the job
This is a Part-Time vacancy for 15-30 hours a week. Hours worked will be within the core opening times of the practice.
The Role
As a Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.
Main duties of the job
- As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
- Resolve medication-related queries
- Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
- Medication reviews
- Help to utilise skill mix
- Improve patient outcomes
- Ensure better access to healthcare
- Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
- Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
- Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
- Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
- Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
- Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
- Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
- An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
- Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy
About us
The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Details
- Date posted: 14 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience £50,000 - £52,000 pro rata or £30 -£32 per hour locum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: E0145-26-0121
- Job locations: The Pharmacist Network, Newcastle, Newcastle, NE1 7YB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Requirements
- A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
- A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Experience with EMIS or System 1
- CPPE Pathway complete or proof of exemption
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 6 - 12 month experience from primary care
- CPPE pathway
- Proficient in System One or EMIS
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This advert is for Remote Clinical Pharmacist IP - Part Time with The Pharmacist Network in The Pharmacist Network, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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