Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Lytham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service in Lytham is seeking a clinical pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting medication reviews, managing prescriptions, and liaising with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a valid registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and experience in GP practice. The position is 3-5 days per week with opportunities for professional development and has no weekend hours.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Friendly multidisciplinary team

No weekend working

Qualifications

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience working in a GP Practice.
• Independent prescriber or working towards this certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face and telephone medication reviews.
• Answer medication-related queries from patients.
• Manage acute medication requests.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication skills

Medication management

Education

Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Experience of working in a GP Practice

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

This is an exciting role in General Practice combining patient-facing, analytical and administrative elements of work.

The successful applicant will be working in a large costal practice which is forward thinking and dynamic. Holland House Surgery serves a population of around 11,000 patients in the beautiful thriving town of Lytham. We also have a satellite practice in Freckleton.

You will be well supported by our friendly and helpful multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Senior clinical pharmacist, PCN pharmacist and pharmacy technician.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an extra clinical pharmacist to join our existing pharmacy team to help deliver our medicines optimisation goals. The role will be challenging, varied and will include:

• Conducting face-to-face and telephone medication reviews with patients.
• Answering medication related queries from patients and other clinicians.
• Optimising medicines to manage chronic disease.
• Managing acute medication requests.
• Liaising with our established PCN pharmacy team.

There is flexibility to develop the role according to your skills, experience and interests in line with the needs of our practice and patients.

We are looking for someone to work 3‑5 days a week at the surgery. There is currently no weekend working.

About us

Holland House Surgery is a Parkrun Practice and is signed up to the RCGP Active Practice Charter to promote physical health both at work and at home for staff and patients.

You will be supported in terms of learning and professional development through regular practice team meetings on a variety of topics. Although an existing prescribing qualification is desirable, support to achieve this would be provided.

Qualifications

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Independent prescriber or working towards this.
• Familiar with GP Clinical systems including EMIS Web

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.