Clinical Pharmacist

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a busy inner London GP practice as a Clinical Pharmacist. This full-time role is vital for improving patient outcomes through clinical coding, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and participating in medication reviews and vaccination programs. Enjoy competitive pay, 5 weeks' annual leave, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Career development opportunities

5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to e-learning and CPD training

NHS and Blue Light card discounts

Staff parking (subject to availability)

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC and proactive in patient care improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to develop clinically and flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical coding and maintaining electronic healthcare records.
• Support multidisciplinary team and summarize medical records.
• Conduct audits and ensure the accuracy of coding reviews.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Independent work ability

Team collaboration

Education

GPhC registered Pharmacist

Job description

We are a busy inner London GP practice with a patient list size of 17,000+ and are looking for someone to join our friendly team.

The position is advertised as a permanent contract, which will be reviewed towards expiry to assess future requirements. This may include extending the term or converting to a permanent position.

Main duties of the job

Essex Lodge Surgery, part of the Newham Central Primary Care Network, is delighted to offer a full-time position for a Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber or Non-Prescribing Pharmacist) who wants to make a difference. This role offers the opportunity to join Essex Lodge Surgery, where we see the Pharmacist as critical to our ambitions to improve outcomes. We aim to recruit a Clinical Pharmacist to enhance the already excellent quality of service provided to our diverse local population. The role is diverse and likely to evolve, including risk stratification, patient-facing medicines support, audit work to meet practice targets, repeat prescribing (where applicable), structured medication reviews, participation in COVID and flu vaccination programs, unplanned hospital admission management, medicine safety, CQC preparation, implementation of guidelines, and general quality improvement.

About us

Essex Lodge Surgery is situated within the North East London ICB and is a member of the Newham Central Primary Care Network. The practice provides services to approximately 17,000+ patients under a PMS Contract. It has been a GP training and teaching practice since 1985, with two GP trainers and GP registrars. The practice trains medical students from Queen Mary University of London and King's College London, emphasizing training and development as core to its ethos.

Job responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to:

• Be responsible for clinical coding of relevant information into patients' electronic healthcare records using EMIS software.
• Adhere to the practice's coding policy.
• Support the multidisciplinary team with administrative tasks as needed.
• Summarize medical records.

Duties include:

• Scanning clinical letters and filing electronic mail into patient records, coding as per policy.
• Identifying relevant clinical information in correspondence, coding appropriately, and completing necessary actions.
• Inputting and extracting data to support practice reports.
• Filing and storing records.
• Conducting system searches, audits, and coding reviews for accuracy.
• Attending regular coder meetings.
• Maintaining a clean and effective workspace.
• Supporting clinical staff with administrative tasks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacist
• Proactive attitude with a desire to improve patient care
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to develop clinically
• Flexible hours to suit a rota

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Career development opportunities
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Access to e-learning and CPD training
• NHS and Blue Light card discounts
• Staff parking (subject to availability)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.