Crane Valley PCN Pharmacist
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The Barcellos Family Practice Crane Valley PCN Pharmacist
The closing date is 11 September 2026
Job summary
Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for an exciting opportunity within primary care?
Crane Valley Primary Care Network is looking for a motivated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist 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 duties of the job
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
We are looking for a pharmacist who has:
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- 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.
About us
- 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
- Support in completing PCPEP and/or independent prescribing qualification
Crane Valley PCN is formed with 4 practices across East Dorset. At Crane Valley PCN we are committed to the development of ARRS roles.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A4458-26-0000
Job locations
The Surgery
Corbin Ave, Tricketts Cross
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 8AZ
United Kingdom
The Verwood Surgery
15 Station Road
VERWOOD
Dorset
BH31 7PY
United Kingdom
The Cranborne Practice
129 Newtown Road
VERWOOD
Dorset
BH31 6EH
United Kingdom
West Moors Group Practice
Vernon House, 164 Station Road
West Moors
FERNDOWN
Dorset
BH22 0JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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
Job responsibilities
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC
Desirable
- Independent prescribing
- PCPEP
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC
Desirable
- Independent prescribing
- PCPEP
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Barcellos Family Practice
Address
The Surgery
Corbin Ave, Tricketts Cross
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 8AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barcellosfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Barcellos Family Practice
Address
The Surgery
Corbin Ave, Tricketts Cross
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 8AZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barcellosfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Pharmacist
Julie Dijkstra
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A4458-26-0000
Job locations
The Surgery
Corbin Ave, Tricketts Cross
Ferndown
Dorset
BH22 8AZ
United Kingdom
The Verwood Surgery
15 Station Road
VERWOOD
Dorset
BH31 7PY
United Kingdom
The Cranborne Practice
129 Newtown Road
VERWOOD
Dorset
BH31 6EH
United Kingdom
West Moors Group Practice
Vernon House, 164 Station Road
West Moors
FERNDOWN
Dorset
BH22 0JB
United Kingdom
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