Job Description

Clinical Pharmacist

Winchester Rural South PCN

Location:

Winchester Rural South PCN & surrounding rural practices

Hours:

Full time or Part-time - up to 37.5 hours per week

Contract:

Employed or Self-Employed basis

Salary:

dependent on experience

About Us

Winchester Rural South PCN is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network serving a diverse rural and semi-rural population. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and to supporting multidisciplinary working across our practices.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving medicines optimisation and patient outcomes across primary care.

The Role

The post will align with the NHS 2025/26 Network Contract DES and will involve delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services across the PCN.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

Conducting structured medication reviews (SMRs), particularly for patients with: Complex polypharmacy Frailty Long-term conditions High-risk medicines Providing clinical medication advice to the practice teams and wider PCN MDT Supporting medicines optimisation, including deprescribing and improving cost-effective prescribing Managing medication-related queries, medicines reconciliation, and repeat prescribing processes Supporting long-term condition management, such as hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disease, and cardiovascular disease Identifying and managing patients at risk of medicines-related harm Supporting care home medication reviews where required Contributing to clinical audits, QOF, IIF, and PCN priorities Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, ARRS staff, and community pharmacy colleagues Supporting quality improvement, medicines safety, and prescribing governance Undertaking patient-facing and non-patient-facing clinical work in line with PCN objectives
Person Specification

Essential:

GPhC-registered pharmacist Experience working in primary care, general practice, or community pharmacy with clinical responsibilities Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable:

Independent Prescriber qualification (or willingness to train) Experience delivering Structured Medication Reviews Knowledge of PCN DES and ARRS roles Experience working across multiple GP practices
What We Offer

Flexible employment options: employed or self-employed Salary/package dependent on experience Supportive PCN leadership and collaborative MDT Opportunities for professional development and training Varied and rewarding role with real impact on patient care
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to 60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person