Bishop Auckland PCN Clinical Pharmacist

NHS Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom

30 December 2025

The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who works within their professional boundaries to support and collaborate with a team of pharmacists and support staff in general practice. The pharmacist will be supported by a senior clinical pharmacist who will develop, manage and mentor them.

• Work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in a multi‑faceted role with patient‑facing and organisational responsibilities.
• Aid PCN member practices in chronic disease management and conduct clinical medication reviews to manage patients with polypharmacy.
• Provide primary support to general practices regarding prescription and medication queries, including repeat prescriptions, acute requests and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care.
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation, quality improvement and manage aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services.
• Assist the PCN in integrating with community and hospital pharmacy to improve patient outcomes, access to healthcare and workload management.
• Develop towards a non‑medical prescriber role and participate in the CPPE Pharmacists in General Practice education course.

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (mandatory).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society is desirable.
• Independent Prescriber qualification is desirable.

• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience as a pharmacist.
• Appreciation of general practice prescribing and rational prescribing strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, negotiating, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues.
• Good IT skills and ability to analyse complex technical information.
• Recognise priorities, problem‑solve and refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines; influence stakeholders to comply with recommendations.
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team, demonstrating accountability for professional expertise.

• Self‑motivation and adaptability.
• Full driving licence.
• Current CRB.
• Safeguarding adults and children Level 3.
• Information Governance toolkit completion.
• Immunisation status.
• Basic Life Support training.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website.

Durham Dales Health Federation
Unit 51 Innovation House, Longfield Road
South Church Enterprise Park
Bishop Auckland, Durham
DL14 6XB