Clinical Pharmacist (Newly Qualified) in Truro

Please note - the job location is the registered office for Penwith PCN - the role itself is GP Practice based, with exact location yet to be decided within Penwith PCN. We do not provide sponsorship, so you must already have the right to work in the UK.

Penwith Primary Care Network is seeking a motivated newly qualified pharmacist to join our well-established team across seven GP practices in West Cornwall. This role offers a structured development pathway aligned to the RPS Foundation Pharmacist Framework and the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP). As a newly registered prescribing pharmacist (from August 2026), you will be supported to consolidate and develop your prescribing competencies within a safe and supervised environment.

With a strong multidisciplinary team, dedicated supervision, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully from the start, this is an excellent foundation for a long-term career in primary care.

You will be supported through:

• A personalised development plan linked to the HEE Newly Qualified Pharmacist Framework and RPS post registration foundation pharmacist curriculum.
• Completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)
• Regular supervision from an experienced clinical pharmacist
• Protected time for learning and reflective practice
• Opportunities to develop confidence as a newly registered prescriber

As your skills progress, you'll take on more independent clinical responsibilities, supported every step of the way.

Main duties of the job:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to clinically assess, treat and support patients using expert knowledge of medicines in specific disease areas.
• Deliver structured medication reviews and support long-term condition management
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and safety initiatives
• Support prescribing audits, quality improvement, and service development
• Provide person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Develop prescribing confidence and competence with supervision
• Liaise with community and secondary care pharmacy colleagues to ensure continuity of care.

This role offers increasing responsibility as you grow, with ample support to help you reach your full potential.

About Us:

Penwith PCN is a collaborative network of seven practices located in one of the most naturally beautiful parts of the UK. Our pharmacy model includes:

• A pharmacist and pharmacy technician at every practice
• A well-established Pharmacy Virtual Hub for peer support, joint working, case discussion, and audit
• A friendly, close-knit team who value good communication, high standards, and ongoing development

This is an environment that suits early-career pharmacists who want strong professional support alongside an excellent quality of life.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, innovative and collaborative PCN culture.
• Dedicated pharmacy technician support in every practice.
• Opportunities to shape your role around your interests and professional goals.
• A structured foundation year aligned to RPS standards
• A clear development pathway within primary care
• Dedicated supervision and mentorship
• Access to a supportive cross-practice pharmacy team and virtual hub
• A balanced, welcoming working environment

The opportunity to live in a part of the UK known for its coastal landscapes, outdoor lifestyle, and strong sense of community.

If you're passionate about delivering safe, effective, and personalised care, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and innovation we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to clinically assess, treat and support patients using expert knowledge of medicines in specific disease areas.
• Deliver structured medication reviews and support long-term condition management
• Contribute to medicines optimisation and safety initiatives
• Support prescribing audits, quality improvement, and service development
• Provide person-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Develop prescribing confidence and competence with supervision
• Liaise with community and secondary care pharmacy colleagues to ensure continuity of care.

Leadership, Governance and Resource Management:

• Promote high-quality, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing across primary and secondary care.
• Analyse prescribing data (PACT and ePACT) to identify trends, guide decision-making, and ensure best use of NHS resources.
• Support practices to achieve QOF and incentive scheme targets, improving both clinical outcomes and cost efficiency.
• Maintain the secure and responsible use of equipment, data and information systems.

Communication and Leadership:

• Act as a key link between GP practices, community pharmacies and secondary care.
• Provide expert advice to community pharmacists on prescribing developments and service changes.
• Monitor and manage the influence of pharmaceutical industry representatives to ensure evidence-based prescribing.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: GCSE Grades A to C in English and Maths.
• GPhC Registered Pharmacist.
• Desirable: Qualified from an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips the post holder to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary setting.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Essential: Ability to critically appraise information to distil and share with colleagues and the GP practice(s).
• Strong computer skills including all Microsoft programs.
• Desirable: Ability to assist in analysing medicines data, including interpreting e-PACT data and providing reports.
• Familiarity with EMIS and similar programs.

Experience:

• Desirable: Experience of working as a clinical pharmacist in a community setting.
• Experience of working in a primary care setting.

Personal Attributes:

• Essential: Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines when under pressure.
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions with the boundaries and scope of the role.
• Can demonstrate tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with the whole range of practice staff and a network of contacts within the locality and secondary care to provide problem-solving advice on a wide range of matters relating to medicines.
• Ability to work in a discreet and professional manner, respecting and maintaining the confidentiality of patient specific and prescribing data.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training online or face-to-face, and to undertake further training as the service/need develops.

Desirable: Clean driving licence and own vehicle.

This 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.