Clinical Pharmacist Ip

The Pharmacist Network; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GPhC fees paid

DBS applications paid

5 weeks annual leave

Sick pay

Health & wellbeing programme

Pharmacist support network

Company equipment (laptop)

Flexibility

Job summary

The Pharmacist Network is seeking an IP Clinical Pharmacist to join an onsite practice in Carlisle, full time. You will support day-to-day operations, provide pharmaceutical care, and advise patients while adhering to safety guidelines.

You will work with a team of pharmacists and technicians to resolve medication queries, improve patient outcomes, and enhance access to healthcare within primary care settings.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered with current status.
• CPPE Primary Care pathway completed or near completion.
• 12+ months experience in primary care/general practice.
• DBS check (update service) completed.

Responsibilities

• Act within professional boundaries, supporting and working with a team of pharmacists and GP colleagues.
• Conduct polypharmacy reviews and SMRs.
• Perform face-to-face medication reviews.
• Utilise skill mix to optimise patient care.
• Improve access to healthcare for patients.
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries.
• Medicine reconciliation and post-discharge reviews.
• Conduct medical audits and drive service improvement with the practice.
• Provide expert medication advice to clinicians and patients.
• Lead medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe and efficient use of medicines.
• Educate patients on medications and disease prevention.
• Understand QOF, CQC and local incentive workstreams.
• Create and follow a clinical pharmacy programme aligned with practice policy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

GPhC Registration

CPPE Pathway Qualification

Tools

EMIS

System 1

Job description

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an IP Clinical Pharmacist, to work full time in our partner practice in Carlisle. This opportunity is for a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Main duties of the job

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist, you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like-minded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians. Our senior clinical team support the training, development and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.

Job responsibilities

• As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• Completed the CPPE Primary Care pathway or close to completion
• Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits for employees

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Sick pay (In line with company policy)
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• Flexibility

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Qualifications

Essential:

• GPhC Registered
• CPPE Pathway Qualification
• 12+ months in Primary Care
• DBS on update service

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.

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