The PCN Clinical Pharmacist will support and develop pharmacy services across the Primary Care Network, delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, supporting long-term condition management, reducing GP workload, and ensuring compliance with CQC, NICE, MHRA, QOF, and PCN DES requirements, Conduct Structured Medication Reviews for high-risk, frail, and multi-morbid patients Lead pharmacist-run clinics, including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory, heart failure. Provide face to face, telephone, and video consultations Manage minor ailment triage and respond to urgent medication requests Promote adherence, lifestyle support, and self-care Review monitoring requirements, ensure timely blood tests, and safe prescribing Identify and safeguard patients requiring closer follow-up or enhanced monitoring Deliver cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing in line with national and local guidelines Support QOF, PCN DES, and CQC compliance Lead medicines optimisation searches e.g., Ardens and act on findings Review repeat prescribing systems and contribute to safe-prescribing workflows Supervise and appraise pharmacy technicians Support and supervise student placements Attend MDT meetings, present case studies, and contribute to shared clinical decisions Participate in significant event reviews and clinical governance Lead quality improvement projects, prescribing audits, and reporting Collaborate with PCN and practice managers, clinicians, and external partners Monitor performance against prescribing objectives and regulatory standards
Victoria Primary Care Network (VPCN) provides care for approximately 50,000 patients across Victoria Medical Practice, Downlands Medical Centre and Vita Healthcare Practices.
- Competitive salary with pay progression linked to training & performance
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Protected and structured CPD & study time
- Development pathways in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, CV disease, respiratory, frailty)
- Access to PCN-wide learning, Regular in-house teaching, clinical supervision and shared learning sessions, peer support and shadowing
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
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PCN Clinical Pharmacist - minimum 30 hours per week in Eastbourne employer: Victoria Medical Centre
As a Medical Secretary in our esteemed healthcare facility, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. We offer flexible working hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the healthcare sector.
