Clinical Pharmacist - Fairlop
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Healthbridge Direct Clinical Pharmacist - Fairlop
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for Clinical Pharmacist to work with Fairlop PCN. You will be responsible for their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while ad-dressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN. You will have a chance to make a difference everyday and deliver exceptional service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP's that make up the PCN The post holder will perform face to face medication review of patients with polypharmacy for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co- morbidities This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber, if that qualification is not already held
About us
Our mission in Redbridge is to strengthen, develop and support local general practice, to enable the delivery of high-quality care to local people. We are in the very fortunate position where all 4 of the Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Redbridge are working together as part of the Redbridge-wide GP federation Healthbridge Direct. We are now at the very start of an exciting journey of building a team of over 100 additional clinical roles to support and enable the delivery of services within each of our 4 PCNs. We are building teams within and across the PCNs to enable peer support and team working both within and across professions. We have a unique opportunity in Redbridge to create something special and we want you to be part of it. We have the infrastructure, the relationships and the potential to create a team that will make a significant difference to GP practices, to outcomes for local populations, and to individual lives for patients across Redbridge
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0285-26-0037
Job locations
53-63 Redbridge Lane East
Ilford
Redbridge
IG4 5EY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN. The post holder will perform face to face medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co- morbidities. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber, if that qualification is not already held.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN. The post holder will perform face to face medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co- morbidities. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber, if that qualification is not already held.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Demonstrates and understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
- Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management
Desirable
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Clinical Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- Experience and an awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-terms conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams community groups
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Able to gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
- Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol.
- Understand the principles of research governance
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Demonstrates and understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
- Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management
Desirable
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Clinical Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- Experience and an awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-terms conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams community groups
- Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet to create simple plans and reports
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
- Able to gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
- Able to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol.
- Understand the principles of research governance
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
Healthbridge Direct
Address
53-63 Redbridge Lane East
Ilford
Redbridge
IG4 5EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.healthbridgedirect.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Healthbridge Direct
Address
53-63 Redbridge Lane East
Ilford
Redbridge
IG4 5EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.healthbridgedirect.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR
Healthbridge Direct
02039813500
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0285-26-0037
Job locations
53-63 Redbridge Lane East
Ilford
Redbridge
IG4 5EY
United Kingdom
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