Job summaryAre you a pharmacist looking to move in to or
develop your existing career within primary care?
Looking to have direct impact
and decision making on patient care?
Then join West Kent Primary Care and
become a vital member of our Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network team as a Senior Clinical Pharmacist.
The Senior Clinical Pharmacist will work as part of the Primary Care
Network multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role, using expert medicines
knowledge to assess, treat and support patients across the PCN. The post holder
will provide senior clinical pharmacy leadership, support delivery of the
NetworkContract DES and ARRS role requirements, and contribute to safe and effective person-centred medicines optimisation, quality improvement and
improved outcomes for patients.
Tunbridge Wells PCN comprises of 8 practices covering 85,500 patients. Our pharmacists are given base practices to work from. Our PCN team as a collective are proactive and innovative with
services being delivered by not only our large clinical pharmacy team but also
by first contact paramedics, first contact physiotherapists, Mental Health
Navigators, Care Co-ordinators, a dedicated pharmacy team for our local care
homes and more.
Interviews planned for November 2026Main duties of the jobThe Senior PCN Pharmacist will support in the leadership of the clinical
pharmacy team to improve the quality and safety of care offered to patients of
the PCN. They will work alongside the PCN Head of Operations and Senior
colleagues to co-ordinate the activity of the PCN Pharmacy Team, as well as
maintaining their own clinical pharmacy role within the team. The Senior PCN Pharmacist will have line management
responsibilities of clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The
post holder must be enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month
training pathway or equivalent that enables safe and effective practice and
prescribing in primary care. The role will contribute towards evening and weekend enhanced access clinics.
We reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
About usWest Kent Primary Care will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.
What we can offer: Favourable terms and conditionsNHS Annual Leave entitlementNEST and NHS PensionEnhanced Maternity and Adoption LeavePaid sick leaveTraining, support, and development in your careerFlexible working arrangementsRecognition via Employee of the Month schemeWellbeing support and Employee Assistance ProgrammeA comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role*Due to the geographical location, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license as travel will be required to practices across the PCN area.
DetailsDate posted07 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
57,528 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working
Reference numberE0008-WKF295Job locationsHospice In The WealdMaidstone RoadPemburyTunbridge WellsKentTN2 4TAUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWork as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. Perform face-to-face medication reviews of patients with polypharmacy, especially for those with frailty and/or with multiple co-morbidities and prescribe alternative medications. Undertake face-to-face reviews of patients with specific long-term conditions that fall within their competency (such as asthma reviews). Carry out Improved Access and Extended Hours sessions, including some weekend work. Provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit, as well as managing aspects of medicines safety and antibiotic stewardship. Contribute to practice financial stability through optimisation of medicines related targets in QOF delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesWork as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. Perform face-to-face medication reviews of patients with polypharmacy, especially for those with frailty and/or with multiple co-morbidities and prescribe alternative medications. Undertake face-to-face reviews of patients with specific long-term conditions that fall within their competency (such as asthma reviews). Carry out Improved Access and Extended Hours sessions, including some weekend work. Provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit, as well as managing aspects of medicines safety and antibiotic stewardship. Contribute to practice financial stability through optimisation of medicines related targets in QOF delivery. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialUniversity Degree in Pharmacy Sciences Registered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDesirableCompleted CPPE Clinical Pharmacy Programme for Primary CareRegistered Prescriber
Experience
EssentialPrevious experience as a community, hospital or primary care based pharmacist Knowledge of structured medication reviews and producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoringKnowledge of medicines management at point of hospital discharge including patients living in care homesExperience of managing long-term conditions in a clinical settingDesirableExperience in providing clinical advice and expertise on medicines to colleagues and patients Experience of leading and managing teams
Knowledge and skills
EssentialAble to use Microsoft Office applications with above average capability with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills for communicating complex information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively at a range of levels including Board members, patients, and colleagues.
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demandsAbility to collect and analyse patient data to effectively diagnose and treat problemsSkills for supporting project management and planning workloadBasic knowledge of project principlesExcellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
Works well as an autonomous/independent practitioner and within a teamAdvanced keyboard skills, use of a range of softwareAbility to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescalesDesirableKnowledge of structured medication reviews and producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring.
Knowledge of medicines management at point of hospital discharge including patients living in care homesKnowledge and Understanding of the NHS Long Term (10 year) planExcellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise Skills for manipulating information.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialUniversity Degree in Pharmacy Sciences Registered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDesirableCompleted CPPE Clinical Pharmacy Programme for Primary CareRegistered Prescriber
Experience
EssentialPrevious experience as a community, hospital or primary care based pharmacist Knowledge of structured medication reviews and producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoringKnowledge of medicines management at point of hospital discharge including patients living in care homesExperience of managing long-term conditions in a clinical settingDesirableExperience in providing clinical advice and expertise on medicines to colleagues and patients Experience of leading and managing teams
Knowledge and skills
EssentialAble to use Microsoft Office applications with above average capability with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Skills for communicating complex information, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively at a range of levels including Board members, patients, and colleagues.
Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demandsAbility to collect and analyse patient data to effectively diagnose and treat problemsSkills for supporting project management and planning workloadBasic knowledge of project principlesExcellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
Works well as an autonomous/independent practitioner and within a teamAdvanced keyboard skills, use of a range of softwareAbility to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision working to tight and often changing timescalesDesirableKnowledge of structured medication reviews and producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring.
Knowledge of medicines management at point of hospital discharge including patients living in care homesKnowledge and Understanding of the NHS Long Term (10 year) planExcellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise Skills for manipulating information.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWest Kent Primary CareAddressHospice In The WealdMaidstone RoadPemburyTunbridge WellsKentTN2 4TAUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWest Kent Primary CareAddressHospice In The WealdMaidstone RoadPemburyTunbridge WellsKentTN2 4TAUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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