Integrated Clinical Teams
Combined GP and Pharmacist Workforce
GPs and pharmacists supplied together to cover all clinical admin.
What does a combined gp and pharmacist workforce service do?
GPs and pharmacists supplied together to cover all clinical admin. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering results and documents (gp), prescribing and reviews (pharmacist), joint escalation pathway.
Reviewed October 2026 by the BCS clinical services team.
What is this service?
Combined GP and Pharmacist Workforce from Bespoke Clinical Services: gPs and pharmacists supplied together to cover all clinical admin. Every arrangement is built around your organisation — truly bespoke, never off-the-shelf.
What can BCS support?
- Results and documents (GP)
- Prescribing and reviews (pharmacist)
- Joint escalation pathway
- Single point of contact
How can it be delivered?
- Shared across practices
- Remote with on-site visits
- Ongoing managed service
- As a defined project — no permanent contract needed
Who makes clinical decisions?
Pharmacists and technicians complete tasks within their competence and agreed scope. Medical decisions, complex cases and prescription authorisation sit with the GP. All clinicians follow your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.
How clinical governance works →How does delivery start?
We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.
Ways to commission →Why choose BCS?
BCS is a truly bespoke clinical services partner. We support 50+ PCNs and 300+ GP practices with 150+ clinical pharmacists, delivered from two hubs in Halifax and London. Every clinician is backed by our management layer, structured training, clinical supervision and quality assurance, and activity is reported clearly through the BCS Impact Dashboard.
How is it funded?
Can be funded through a mix of routes — eligible ARRS roles where requirements are met, plus PCN, practice or commissioned budgets for the remaining elements.
Read our funding and ARRS guide →Common questions
What does a combined gp and pharmacist workforce service do?
GPs and pharmacists supplied together to cover all clinical admin. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering results and documents (gp), prescribing and reviews (pharmacist), joint escalation pathway.
Who is Combined GP and Pharmacist Workforce for?
It's designed for gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations, icbs. Every arrangement is tailored to your organisation.
Can combined gp and pharmacist workforce be delivered remotely?
Yes. It can be delivered remotely, on-site, or a mix of both, from our hubs in Halifax and London.
Is combined gp and pharmacist workforce ARRS funded?
Can be funded through a mix of routes — eligible ARRS roles where requirements are met, plus PCN, practice or commissioned budgets for the remaining elements.
Who makes clinical decisions in combined gp and pharmacist workforce?
Pharmacists and technicians complete tasks within their competence and agreed scope. Medical decisions, complex cases and prescription authorisation sit with the GP. All clinicians follow your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.
How does combined gp and pharmacist workforce start?
We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.
Do I need a full-time contract?
No. You can commission a defined project with an agreed scope and timeline, without a permanent staffing agreement.
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