Integrated Clinical Teams
Shared Clinical Pharmacist Service
One pharmacist shared fairly across several practices.
What does a shared clinical pharmacist service service do?
One pharmacist shared fairly across several practices. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering agreed sessions per practice, shared medicines workload, consistent processes.
Reviewed October 2026 by the BCS clinical services team.
What is this service?
Shared Clinical Pharmacist Service from Bespoke Clinical Services: one pharmacist shared fairly across several practices. Every arrangement is built around your organisation — truly bespoke, never off-the-shelf.
What can BCS support?
- Agreed sessions per practice
- Shared medicines workload
- Consistent processes
- Per-practice reporting
How can it be delivered?
- Shared across practices
- Remote with on-site visits
- Ongoing managed service
- Flexible sessions that scale with you
Who makes clinical decisions?
BCS clinicians work within their own competence and the scope you agree. Anything outside it is escalated to your GPs or clinical lead, under 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 shared clinical pharmacist service service do?
One pharmacist shared fairly across several practices. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering agreed sessions per practice, shared medicines workload, consistent processes.
Who is Shared Clinical Pharmacist Service for?
It's designed for gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations, icbs. Every arrangement is tailored to your organisation.
Can shared clinical pharmacist service be delivered remotely?
Yes. It can be delivered remotely, on-site, or a mix of both, from our hubs in Halifax and London.
Is shared clinical pharmacist service 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 shared clinical pharmacist service?
BCS clinicians work within their own competence and the scope you agree. Anything outside it is escalated to your GPs or clinical lead, under your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.
How does shared clinical pharmacist service 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 start with part-time sessions and scale up as needed.
Request Shared Clinical Pharmacist Service
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