Overview
In this part‑time Clinical Pharmacist role you join an established GP pharmacy team serving a diverse 45,000-strong population in the Inner West. You will provide medicines expertise, lead on medicines optimisation, and support safe prescribing within a multidisciplinary practice. The role blends direct patient care with collaboration across primary and hospital pharmacy to improve outcomes. A key opportunity is to develop and pursue a formal prescribing pathway while contributing to public health and equity in care.
Responsibilities
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to clinically assess and treat patients using medicines expertise
- Prescriber training or activity and collaboration with the GP team
- Lead care management for chronic diseases and conduct structured medication reviews
- Provide specialist medicine knowledge to address public health and social care needs
- Lead medicines optimisation and contribute to NICE guidelines, QOF and enhanced services
- Deliver medication reviews to support self-care and reduce waste
- Support integration of general practice with wider health and social care teams
- Engage with other pharmacy professionals across health and social care system
- Participate in shared care protocols, pharmacovigilance, and anticoagulation management
- Manage a caseload of complex patients and conduct domiciliary reviews as needed
- Develop relationships with clinicians and signpost patients to appropriate care
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs
- Lead on medicines optimisation systems and recall processes
- Contribute to clinical governance, training, and service redesign
- Attend formal appraisals and participate in public health campaigns
Key requirements
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- Enrolled in or qualified from an 18‑month CPPE Clinical Pharmacist pathway or equivalent
- Hold or working towards GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- DBS check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Access to own transport to travel across locality
- Team collaboration
- Communication with patients and colleagues
- Leadership and influence in a multidisciplinary setting
- Clinical system IT knowledge
- Medicines optimisation and prescribing governance
- Antimicrobial stewardship
PCN Pharmacist in Gateshead employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
