Job summarySoar Valley PCN wish to recruit one or more PCN Pharmacists to work on site in their PCN Practices. You will be joining our large and experienced team of PCN pharmacists and PCN technicians who work across practice sites in our other three PCN areas. We are happy to receive applications from experienced PCN pharmacists or those with no current primary care experience. This role gives you the opportunity to provide PCN DES services, provide primary care pharmacist services to the practices registered patients and over time to develop your own clinical role. You will be embedded within the primary care team and will be expected to work with the Practice on agreed projects / work areas.We offer access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.Please confirm in your application what hours you are available to work.Interviews will take place week commencing 19th October 2026.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice.
You will be expected to work to achieve cost-effective prescribing, work as an independent prescriber, provide advice and support for both patients and colleagues, undertake all duties expected within the changing role over time.
Lead and take part in PCN audits, Federation audits, and quality prescribing initiatives. Take part in training of others when required.
Maintain own professional accreditation requirements.About usCharnwood GP Network is comprised of 4 Primary Care Networks in the geographical area of Charnwood in West Leicestershire. In total across the 4 PCNs we have 21 General Practices covering the populations in South Charnwood through to Loughborough and Shepshed in North Charnwood.This role will be to work as part of Soar Valley PCN.DetailsDate posted24 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference numberB Job locationsThe Old Infant SchoolRosebery StreetLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 5DXUnited KingdomRosebery StreetLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 5DXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Clinical Pharmacist role. Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice (when qualified) Provide medication review services with patients registered within general pracitce by telephone calls, clinical records reviews, face to face reviews or during domiciliary visits.
To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments.
Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken.
Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients (eg by using eclipse).
Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance.
To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system.
Undertake practice/ PCN and Federation level audits. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe following are the core responsibilities of the PCN Clinical Pharmacist role. Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice (when qualified) Provide medication review services with patients registered within general pracitce by telephone calls, clinical records reviews, face to face reviews or during domiciliary visits.
To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments.
Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken.
Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients (eg by using eclipse).
Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance.
To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system.
Undertake practice/ PCN and Federation level audits. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGPhC Registered PharmacistDesirableGPhC Independent Prescriber QualificationMedicines Management QualificationMUR and repeat dispensing certification
Experience
DesirableMinimum of two years working as a pharmacistExperience in managing pharmacy services in primary careBroad knowledge of General Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGPhC Registered PharmacistDesirableGPhC Independent Prescriber QualificationMedicines Management QualificationMUR and repeat dispensing certification
Experience
DesirableMinimum of two years working as a pharmacistExperience in managing pharmacy services in primary careBroad knowledge of General PracticeUK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCharnwood GP NetworkAddressThe Old Infant SchoolRosebery StreetLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 5DXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCharnwood GP NetworkAddressThe Old Infant SchoolRosebery StreetLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 5DXUnited KingdomEmployer's website
PCN Clinical Pharmacist in Leicester employer: National Health Service
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