Clinical Pharmacist

Drs Reddy & Nunn; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Drs Reddy & Nunn Bridlington is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our progressive GP Practice and contribute to high-quality patient care. You will work closely with GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimise medicines and support safe prescribing.

You will undertake structured medication reviews, support complex patients and help develop our clinical services. UK-based right to work is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy and GPhC registration are essential.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
• Review medications for long-term conditions and complex needs.
• Provide medicines advice to patients and clinical colleagues.
• Prescribe within competence and scope of practice.
• Support repeat prescriptions and medication requests.
• Carry out medication reconciliation after hospital discharge.
• Identify prescribing issues and promote safety.
• Support implementation of prescribing guidance and audits.
• Educate patients on safe and effective medicine use.
• Contribute to medicines safety projects and records.

Job description

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within aprogressive and supportive GP Practice, we would love to hear from you.

You will become a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, workingalongside GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals in a collaborativeenvironment where your knowledge, skills and contribution are recognised.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist whoshares our commitment to high-quality patient care and wants to be part of ourcontinued growth and development.

This is an excellent opportunity to use your clinical knowledge andprescribing expertise to support the safe and effective use of medicines,improve patient outcomes and contribute to the ongoing development of ourclinical services.

We welcome applications from pharmacists with relevant clinicalexperience; previous GP or primary care experience is desirable but not essential.

Unfortunately,we are unable to accept applications from individuals who require UK visasponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time ofapplication.

Main duties of the job

Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team providing pharmaceutical expertise and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking structured medication reviews and supporting medicines optimisation.
• Reviewing medication for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs.
• Providing medicines-related advice to patients and clinical colleagues.
• Prescribing medication within professional competence and scope of practice.
• Supporting the management of repeat prescriptions and medication requests.
• Undertaking medication reconciliation following hospital discharge and other transitions of care.
• Identifying and addressing prescribing issues, potential drug interactions and medication safety concerns.
• Supporting the implementation of national and local prescribing guidance.
• Providing patient education and advice to promote the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Reviewing medication-related queries and arranging appropriate clinical follow-up.
• Contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and medicines safety projects.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with professional standards and practice protocols.
• Participating in clinical educational meetings, peer review and ongoing professional development.

About us

We are a progressive and expanding GP Practice, providing primary careservices to over 42,000 patients in Bridlington and surrounding areas. As ourorganisation continues to grow, we are developing our clinical services andinvesting in the skills and expertise of our workforce to meet the needs of ourdiverse patient population.

Our pharmacy team plays an increasingly important role in supporting thedelivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. We recognise thevaluable contribution pharmacists make to medicines optimisation, prescribingsafety and improving patient outcomes.

We are now looking to welcome a Clinical Pharmacist to our growing team,offering an exciting opportunity to develop our pharmacy services, workcollaboratively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and make ameaningful contribution to patient care.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive organisation whereteamwork, professional development and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Our diverseclinical and admin team operates with a mixture of fresh staff bringing newideas and approaches mixed with long standing staff who bring a wealth ofexperience and unrivalled dedication to the practice.

We welcomeinformal visits, if you are interested, please contact Gillian Cawkill HRManager [e-mail]

WorkingHours

The Practice'sopening hours are Monday to Friday: 08:00 to18:30 and Saturday: 09:00 to17:00(Enhanced Access Service)

Job responsibilities

The care management of patients with chronic diseases andundertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complexpolypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes and those with multipleco-morbidities.

Providespecialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both thepublic health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to helpin tackling inequalities.

Throughstructured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications toget the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.

Receiveand resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff.

Improve the quality and effectiveness ofprescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performanceagainst NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience working as a pharmacist within a clinical setting.
• Experience providing medication advice and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines.
• Experience undertaking medication reviews or managing medication-related queries.
• Experience working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
• Previous experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs).
• Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
• Experience contributing to clinical audits and medicines optimisation initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of medicines optimisation and medication safety.
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
• Knowledge of relevant medicines management guidance and professional standards.
• Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
• Good organisational and IT skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

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.