Clinical Pharmacist, Reading

Menlo Park; Reading; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking GP surgery in Reading is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist to join their established Pharmacy team. The role involves typical Clinical Pharmacist duties with a focus on independent prescribing and development within primary care. The ideal candidate will have primary care experience. Benefits include a salary of up to £56,000 and generous annual leave.

Benefits

NHS pension

6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

On-site free parking

Qualifications

• Prescriber with primary care experience.
• Strong background in primary care and independent prescribing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Clinical Pharmacist duties including SMRs, polypharmacy management.
• Prescribing as a minimum requirement; opportunity for independent prescriber.
• Support development of clinical practice within primary care.

Skills

Primary care experience

Independent prescribing

Clinical Pharmacy duties

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity has arisen with a very forward-thinking GP Surgery in Reading, looking for a full-time practice-based Clinical Pharmacist to join their established Pharmacy team. The role includes usual Clinical Pharmacist duties with the opportunity to focus on a specific area of interest. The practice has a strong reputation, high patient satisfaction, and a supportive MDT.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for usual Clinical Pharmacist duties (SMRs, polypharmacy management, discharge letters, medicines reconciliation, etc.)
• Prescribing as a minimum requirement; opportunity to work as a full independent prescriber (ideally CPPE pathway)
• Work alongside a strong multidisciplinary team and other pharmacists
• Support the development of clinical practice and areas of interest within primary care
• Use of EMIS Web computer system
• No home visits; one fixed evening of extended hours per week (you choose the day)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Prescriber with primary care experience
• Strong background in primary care and independent prescribing (CPPE pathway preferred)

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £56,000 FTE depending on experience (approx. £28.71 per hour)
• NHS pension
• 6 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• 1 week study leave
• Indemnity
• Flexible start and finish times
• On-site free parking

Location

Reading

Practice and Working Environment

• Forward-thinking GP surgery with an established Pharmacy team
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team and strong CQC and QOF history
• Purpose-built practice with very high patient satisfaction and strong staff retention

Next Steps

For further details on this role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, we will contact you at a convenient time. You may be contacted by a specialist consultant who will provide further details about the role. If you would like to talk before sending your CV, please request a call back. Any contact is in strict confidence.

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