Clinical Pharmacist - Bank

Healthbridge Direct; Ilford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Redbridge is seeking a qualified pharmacist to implement and manage a medicine management system. You will provide clinical assessment and management of patients on anticoagulation therapy, including prescribing and optimizing treatment according to guidelines. The ideal candidate has experience in anticoagulation management and strong communication skills, and is able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist with independent prescribing qualification.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in anticoagulation management or relevant clinical areas.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience in primary care or community-based anticoagulation services.
• Familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, INR Star).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and management of patients on anticoagulation therapy.
• Prescribe and optimize anticoagulation treatment in line with guidelines.
• Conduct patient consultations and review INR results.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to audits.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for seamless patient care.
• Support education and counselling for patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Pharmacist with independent prescribing qualification

Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience in anticoagulation management

Tools

EMIS

INR Star

Job description

Tobe responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system withinthe practice, including cost-effective prescribing, working as an independentprescriber, providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues. In addition,the post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, in line with thestrategic objectives of the practice

Main duties of the job

Provideclinical assessment and management of patients on anticoagulation therapy(including initiation, monitoring, and dose adjustment).

Prescribeand optimize anticoagulation treatment in line with local and nationalguidelines.

Conductpatient consultations, review INR results, and ensure timely follow-up.

Maintainaccurate clinical records and contribute to audit and quality improvementinitiatives.

Collaboratewith GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patientcare.

Support education and counselling for patientsregarding anticoagulation therapy and adherence.

About us

Our mission in Redbridge is to strengthen, develop and supportlocal general practice, to enable the delivery of high-quality care to localpeople. We are in the very fortunate position where all 4 of the Primary CareNetworks (PCNs) in Redbridge are working together as part of the Redbridge-wideGP federation Healthbridge Direct.

This means we are able to build strong clinical teams within andacross the PCNs. We are now at the very start of an exciting journey ofbuilding a team of over 100 additional clinical roles to support and enable thedelivery of services within each of our 4 PCNs. We are building teams withinand across the PCNs to enable peer support and team working both within andacross professions.

We have a unique opportunity in Redbridge to create somethingspecial and we want you to be part of it. We have the infrastructure, the relationships,and the potential to create a team that will make a significant difference toGP practices, to outcomes for local populations, and to individual lives forpatients across Redbridge.

Job responsibilities

Provideclinical assessment and management of patients on anticoagulation therapy(including initiation, monitoring, and dose adjustment).

Prescribeand optimize anticoagulation treatment in line with local and nationalguidelines.

Conductpatient consultations, review INR results, and ensure timely follow-up.

Maintainaccurate clinical records and contribute to audit and quality improvementinitiatives.

Collaboratewith GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patientcare.

Support education and counselling for patientsregarding anticoagulation therapy and adherence.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist with independent prescribing qualification.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience in anticoagulation management or relevant clinical areas.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience in primary care or community-based anticoagulation services.
• Familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, INR Star).

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.