Clinical Pharmacist Position

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to provide remote services and support to patients. This full-time role involves assessing patient needs, prescribing medications, and managing clinical risks. You will utilize your critical thinking and communication skills to deliver tailored pharmaceutical advice while ensuring compliance with professional standards. With a focus on ongoing professional development, this position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment. Join a forward-thinking team committed to enhancing patient care and service delivery.

Benefits

NHS Contract

Hybrid Working

Negotiable Salary

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in primary care and non-medical prescribing.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and effective workload management.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote pharmaceutical services and support to patients.
• Assess callers' needs and prescribe appropriately based on clinical information.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Pharmaceutical Advice

Patient Care

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Non-Medical Prescriber

CPPE General Practice Pharmacist pathway

Tools

Electronic Clinical Systems

Electronic Databases (e.g., BNF)

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Key Duties

1. Provide remote services to patients registered with the Hub.
2. Provide information and support to patients on:

• Medicines Information - General advice requests
• Pharmaceutical advice
• Repeat Prescriptions

Support primary care sites and assist with prescribing and high-risk drug management audits as required.

Use critical thinking and effective communication skills to assess callers' needs, considering social, cultural, and economic factors.

Prescribe appropriately for urgent prescriptions, using access to summary care record information for accurate re-prescribing.

Communicate information and pharmaceutical advice clearly and understandably, tailored to individual needs.

Identify and manage clinical risks related to health and medicines queries, in line with professional responsibilities.

Identify and act on child and adult protection issues arising from calls, following protocols.

Record accurate and timely documentation of advice given and complete electronic records using the appropriate clinical system.

Access specialist information through electronic databases (e.g., BNF) to ensure accurate advice.

Communicate effectively with colleagues to support service delivery.

Package and Benefits

• NHS Contract
• Hub working/hybrid working
• Salary up to £48,000 per annum, negotiable
• Full-time position

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Client Requirements

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Successful completion of CPPE General Practice Pharmacist pathway
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Extensive experience in primary care
• Ability to provide both face-to-face and remote patient care
• Effective workload management and support for pharmacy tasks