Job Description

Overview

Come to work in a beautiful part of West Yorkshire and join our growing team of dedicated professionals working with our partners to improve the health of our local population.

The Valleys Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking to recruit an experienced, proactive Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement. Passionate about high quality patient care, you will work as part of a multi disciplinary team in a patient facing role. The position is offered on a part time basis approx 28.5 hours per week. Salary negotiable depending on experience.

We currently have a team of 7 Clinical Pharmacists and 5 Pharmacy Technicians serving The Valleys patient population (circa 58,000). Based at one of the 6 member practices within The Valleys PCN, you will work within your competency to provide medicine optimisation expertise to our practices and to our patient population. This is an evolving clinical role with scope for professional development and the opportunity to develop a specialised area of interest.

This opportunity offers exceptional candidates the chance to develop a career within Primary Care and shape the future of the PCN. In return the PCN is committed to working with you to further enhance your clinical skills and progression within the role.

Main duties of the job

Clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the PCN where appropriate To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance. To maintain full and complete records of all patient contacts using appropriate clinical templates and coding To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendations where appropriate. Provide independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate. To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for prescribers or amend within scope of practice, based on findings. Work with practices to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care.

Overview of organisation

Working to deliver services to a population of circa 58,000 patients, the PCN strives to be innovative and deliver on both local and national priorities. The PCN consists of 6 member practices (Meltham Group Practice, Slaithwaite Health Centre, Oaklands Health Centre, Elmwood Family Doctors, Colne Valley Group Practice and Honley Surgery) two of which are rated Outstanding by CQC. Some practices within the PCN are involved in clinical research and many are training practices. The PCN covers the semi-rural populations across the Holme Valley and Colne Valley area of Huddersfield.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council - Independent Prescriber or currently working towards qualification

Experience

Essential Criteria

Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio. Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,553.00-40,680.00 per year

Expected hours: 28.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/12/2025