Clinical Pharmacist - IP - Salford

NHS Jobs; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GPhC fees covered

DBS paid

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Sick pay as per policy

Health & wellbeing programme

Pharmacist network support

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking an onsite Clinical Pharmacist to work closely with a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. You will help resolve medication queries, perform polypharmacy reviews and SMRs, and conduct face-to-face medication reviews to improve patient outcomes.

You will provide expert medication advice, support practice staff, and lead medicines optimisation initiatives. A GP-friendly environment and access to ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months experience in general practice/primary care.
• GPhC registration with a relevant qualification.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience with EMIS or System One.
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care pathway or close to completion.
• Must be able to commute to onsite location.

Responsibilities

• Resolve medication-related queries.
• Polypharmacy reviews and SMRs.
• Face-to-face medication reviews.
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries.
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge.
• Conduct medical audits and drive service improvement.
• Provide expert advice on medications to clinicians and patients.
• Deliver leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
• Educate patients on medications and disease prevention.
• Understand QOF, CQC and local incentive schemes.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient-centred care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Tools

EMIS

System One

Job description

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
• 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
• 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.