Clinical Pharmacist - East Cornwall PCN
KERNOW HEALTH
Date: 2 hours ago
City: Truro
Contract type: Full time
Summary
Join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team and help make a real difference to patient care across East Cornwall.
East Cornwall Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our established pharmacy team.
East Cornwall PCN comprises seven GP practices working collaboratively to provide care for a population of approximately 71,000 patients across East Cornwall.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across our member practices as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting high-quality patient care through medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy services. While the successful applicant will be primarily aligned to a designated practice, they will also contribute to projects, service development and collaborative initiatives across the wider PCN pharmacy team.
The role offers a varied workload, opportunities for professional development and the chance to build strong working relationships with both patients and practice teams. Whether you are already working in primary care or looking to bring your skills and experience from community or secondary care, we offer a supportive environment with access to training, clinical supervision and opportunities to further develop your clinical practice.
No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for a pharmacist looking for a varied and rewarding role within primary care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within one of the East Cornwall Primary Care Network General Practices, as well as being co located in our new and exciting pharmacy hub, where we are currently providing primary care services to a registered practice population across a number of sites and to unregistered patients with an immediate need. The post holder will also be involved in population health management as part of a large PCN Clinical Pharmacy teams, supported by senior pharmacists, other clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide key pharmacist expertise to GP practices within the locality. As a Clinical Pharmacist in an East Cornwall practice you will manage your own clinics to see patients for medication reviews, assist the practice team with prescribing related issues and treat patients with uncomplicated acute illness. You will help support the East PCN with core medicine optimisation activities and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines across East Cornwall. You will be encouraged to develop a clinical specialism.
The post holder will be contributing towards a one team culture throughout the organisation and promoting a patient centred ethos of Putting Patients First. The post holder will be an integral part of the practice team at the practice working as part of the multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, whilst also spending some of your time working alongside colleagues.
About Us
East Cornwall PCN is a collaborative network of seven GP practices serving a population of approximately 71,000 patients across East Cornwall.
Our pharmacy team works closely with practices to support medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes and deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services. We are committed to developing our workforce and creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and able to contribute to service improvement.
Working across multiple practices provides a unique opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical and professional skills while being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Why Join East Cornwall PCN?
Join our friendly and supportive pharmacy team and help make a real difference to patient care across East Cornwall.
East Cornwall Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for an enthusiastic and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our established pharmacy team.
East Cornwall PCN comprises seven GP practices working collaboratively to provide care for a population of approximately 71,000 patients across East Cornwall.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across our member practices as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting high-quality patient care through medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy services. While the successful applicant will be primarily aligned to a designated practice, they will also contribute to projects, service development and collaborative initiatives across the wider PCN pharmacy team.
The role offers a varied workload, opportunities for professional development and the chance to build strong working relationships with both patients and practice teams. Whether you are already working in primary care or looking to bring your skills and experience from community or secondary care, we offer a supportive environment with access to training, clinical supervision and opportunities to further develop your clinical practice.
No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for a pharmacist looking for a varied and rewarding role within primary care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within one of the East Cornwall Primary Care Network General Practices, as well as being co located in our new and exciting pharmacy hub, where we are currently providing primary care services to a registered practice population across a number of sites and to unregistered patients with an immediate need. The post holder will also be involved in population health management as part of a large PCN Clinical Pharmacy teams, supported by senior pharmacists, other clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide key pharmacist expertise to GP practices within the locality. As a Clinical Pharmacist in an East Cornwall practice you will manage your own clinics to see patients for medication reviews, assist the practice team with prescribing related issues and treat patients with uncomplicated acute illness. You will help support the East PCN with core medicine optimisation activities and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines across East Cornwall. You will be encouraged to develop a clinical specialism.
The post holder will be contributing towards a one team culture throughout the organisation and promoting a patient centred ethos of Putting Patients First. The post holder will be an integral part of the practice team at the practice working as part of the multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, whilst also spending some of your time working alongside colleagues.
About Us
East Cornwall PCN is a collaborative network of seven GP practices serving a population of approximately 71,000 patients across East Cornwall.
Our pharmacy team works closely with practices to support medicines optimisation, improve patient outcomes and deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services. We are committed to developing our workforce and creating an environment where staff feel supported, valued and able to contribute to service improvement.
Working across multiple practices provides a unique opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical and professional skills while being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
Why Join East Cornwall PCN?
- Be part of an established and respected pharmacy team.
- Primarily work with a designated practice, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and become an integral member of the local practice team.
- Collaborate with colleagues across seven GP practices, gaining broad primary care experience.
- Contribute to PCN-wide projects, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Benefit from flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
- Work closely with a range of healthcare professionals across primary care.
- Access learning and development opportunities.
- Develop specialist clinical interests and broaden your experience.
- Contribute to innovations and improvements that support better patient care.
- Enjoy living and working in Cornwall.
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