Clinical Pharmacist

Richmond Clinic; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Richmond Clinic is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team in Wales, supporting prescribing activity in general practice with a significant role in medication reviews. The position offers a collaborative environment and access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

A competitive salary is provided, with 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata). Key duties include conducting comprehensive medication reviews, advising on medication management, and supporting chronic disease management in

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, preferably in primary care or multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and optimise regimens for patients with complex medical needs.
• Provide advice on medication management to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Support chronic disease management through medication adjustments and monitoring after discussion with the medical team.
• Correspond with secondary teams if clarification is needed of prescribing plans.

Skills

GPhC registration

Clinical pharmacist

Multidisciplinary team

Medication reviews

Patient communication

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Richmond Clinic, supporting prescribing activity in general practice with a significant role in medication reviews.

Benefits

• A competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to NHS Pension Scheme.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. (pro rata)

Main duties of the job

• Conducting comprehensive medication reviews and optimising medication regimens for patients with complex medical needs.
• Providing advice on medication management to patients, healthcare professionals, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the management of chronic diseases through medication adjustments and monitoring after discussion with medical team.
• Corresponding with secondary teams if clarification needed of prescribing plans.

About us

Richmond Clinic is conveniently located on the B4596, the main road from Junction 25 (M4) towards Newport Centre. We are very close to all amenities (dentist, chemist, optician, banks etc) and the bus stop is directly outside the surgery.

The practice consists of 3 GP Partners, 2 salaried GP's 2 Nurses and a Phlebotomist. we have 6 receptionists, 2 Admin Clerks, Deputy Practice Manager and Practice Manager. We have just over 6K patients.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive medication reviews and optimising medication regimens for patients with complex medical needs.
• Providing advice on medication management to patients, healthcare professionals, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting the management of chronic diseases through medication adjustments and monitoring after discussion with medical team.
• Corresponding with secondary teams if clarification needed of prescribing plans.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, preferably in a primary care or multidisciplinary setting.
• A kind, caring, patient focussed approach
• Basic clinical skills to assist with review of medication (e.g. blood pressure check)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Registered Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, preferably in a primary care or multidisciplinary setting.
• A kind, caring, patient focussed approach
• Basic clinical skills to assist with review of medication (e.g. blood pressure check)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, preferably in a primary care or multidisciplinary setting.
• A kind, caring, patient focussed approach
• Basic clinical skills to assist with review of medication (e.g. blood pressure check)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Registered Pharmacist with current GPhC registration.
• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, preferably in a primary care or multidisciplinary setting.
• A kind, caring, patient focussed approach
• Basic clinical skills to assist with review of medication (e.g. blood pressure check)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.