PCN Pharmacist @ Churchmere Medical Group

Independent Prescribing If you hold an independent prescribing qualification, you'll use it fully in this role. You'll have the clinical autonomy and system access to prescribe directly, reducing unnecessary GP involvement in routine medicines decisions and freeing GP time for the complex clinical work that requires it. If you are working towards your independent prescribing qualification, we will actively support you to complete it, including access to a Designated Prescribing Practitioner where possible. -------------------------------------------------- Person Specification Essential • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council • MPharm degree or equivalent • Excellent clinical knowledge across common acute and long-term conditions seen in general practice • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work confidently with patients, GPs and the wider practice team • Ability to manage own caseload, prioritise effectively and work under pressure • Commitment to working at the top of your clinical capability and developing your practice • Full driving licence and own transport Desirable • Independent prescribing qualification (or actively working towards) • Completion of CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway (or willingness to undertake) • Experience in a primary care or general practice setting • What We Offer • Salary of £47,220 to £59,814 dependent on experience, prescribing status and CPPE pathway completion • Direct employment by North Shropshire PCN with a stable, supportive employment framework • A named practice base, consistent colleagues, consistent patients, genuine continuity • Support from a pharmacist clinical director and an established practice-based pharmacy team • Active support towards independent prescribing qualification where not already held • Membership of a wider PCN pharmacy team of eight pharmacists and six technicians • Annual leave and NHS pension scheme • A role where your clinical expertise is expected, valued and put to use every day Job description Job responsibilities Independent Prescribing If you hold an independent prescribing qualification, you'll use it fully in this role. You'll have the clinical autonomy and system access to prescribe directly, reducing unnecessary GP involvement in routine medicines decisions and freeing GP time for the complex clinical work that requires it. If you are working towards your independent prescribing qualification, we will actively support you to complete it, including access to a Designated Prescribing Practitioner where possible. -------------------------------------------------- Person Specification Essential • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council • MPharm degree or equivalent • Excellent clinical knowledge across common acute and long-term conditions seen in general practice • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work confidently with patients, GPs and the wider practice team • Ability to manage own caseload, prioritise effectively and work under pressure • Commitment to working at the top of your clinical capability and developing your practice • Full driving licence and own transport Desirable • Independent prescribing qualification (or actively working towards) • Completion of CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway (or willingness to undertake) • Experience in a primary care or general practice setting • What We Offer • Salary of £47,220 to £59,814 dependent on experience, prescribing status and CPPE pathway completion • Direct employment by North Shropshire PCN with a stable, supportive employment framework • A named practice base, consistent colleagues, consistent patients, genuine continuity • Support from a pharmacist clinical director and an established practice-based pharmacy team • Active support towards independent prescribing qualification where not already held • Membership of a wider PCN pharmacy team of eight pharmacists and six technicians • Annual leave and NHS pension scheme • A role where your clinical expertise is expected, valued and put to use every day