Clinical Pharmacist - Ip

The Pharmacist Network; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Sick pay

Health & wellbeing programme

Pension scheme

Laptop / smartcard reader

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Pharmacist Network is hiring an Onsite Clinical Pharmacist for a GP practice in East Kennet. The role involves clinical leadership in medicines optimisation and patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Full or part-time hours are available within core opening times; remote flexibility may be considered. The successful candidate will have GPHC registration and independent prescribing, with experience in general practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in general practice/primary care.
• Registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• CPPE Primary Care pathway or willingness to partake.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care and advice to patients within general practice.
• Conduct medication reviews and SMRs; resolve medication-related queries.
• Educate patients on medications and disease prevention; optimize medicine use.
• Collaborate with GP and pharmacy team to improve access to healthcare.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

GPHC registration

Tools

EMIS

System1

Job description

Job summary

At The Pharmacist Network, we value our employees and are committed to supporting their professional growth and well-being. We offer a competitive salary, flexible remote working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite IP Clinical Pharmacist, to work full time for East Kennet, this opportunity is available for 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.

Full / Part time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice

About us

The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation providing high-quality pharmacist and pharmacy technician services to general practices nationwide. We are committed to delivering patient-centred care and fostering a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. Our workforce of over 250 pharmacists and pharmacy technicians is supported by an experienced senior clinical team who facilitate training, development and workflow management across primary care and PCN settings.

Job responsibilities

The Role

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.

Main duties of the job

• As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
• Resolve medication-related queries
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Improve patient outcomes
• 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
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• Desirable to already be on CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake, if you have extensive experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist an exemption route can be sourced.
• 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
• Pension scheme

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.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Clinical Pharmacist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Registered
• Independent Prescribing Qualification
• CPPE Pathway

Desirable

• DBS

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).

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.