Salary: Band 7 or above (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced prescribing pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity within primary care?
Crane Valley Primary Care Network (The Cranborne practice) is looking for a motivated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) to join our pharmacy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about improving patient care, optimising medicines use, and supporting the delivery of high-quality healthcare services across our practices.
Working as part of the PCN team, you will provide clinical pharmacy expertise to patients and healthcare professionals, supporting safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing.
Main Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting structured medication reviews and supporting patients with long-term conditions
- Reviewing and optimising medicines to improve patient outcomes and safety
- Managing medication-related queries from patients, GPs, nurses, and wider healthcare teams
- Completing clinical medication tasks, including prescription queries and medicines reconciliation
- Providing advice on prescribing, medicines safety, and appropriate use of medications
- Identifying opportunities to improve prescribing quality and reduce medicines-related risks
- Supporting audits, quality improvement projects, and medicines optimisation initiatives
- Working collaboratively with GPs, practice teams, community pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals
- Acting as a clinical resource for medication-related advice across the PCN
About You
We are looking for a pharmacist who has:
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Relevant primary care or clinical pharmacy experience
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach to medicines optimisation and patient-centred care
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Experience within general practice, PCNs, or NHS primary care services is desirable.
What We Offer
- A permanent full-time position within a supportive PCN environment
- Opportunity to develop your clinical skills and make a measurable impact on patient care
- Close working relationships with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Supportive professional development opportunities
- A varied and rewarding role within primary care
Crane Valley PCN is formed with 4 practices across East Dorset. At Crane Valley PCN we are committed to the development of ARRS roles.
A DBS is needed for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
