Clinical Pharmacist – The Old School Surgery

Avon Local Medical Committee Ltd; West of England; Ibrido; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Induction and ongoing support

Lunch & Learn sessions

Wellbeing Team and Mental Health First

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff facilities and refreshments

Descrizione del lavoro

The Old School Surgery seeks an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join a large, multidisciplinary team focused on medicines optimisation and patient safety. You will join six Pharmacists and two Technicians, working across 4 or 5 days, with autonomy and strong team support to improve care for over 32,000 patients.

You will undertake structured medication reviews, support safe prescribing, and contribute to quality improvement and public health initiatives within primary care.

Competenze

• Minimum of two years post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and medicines optimisation.
• Experience in patient consultation and medication review.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT and clinical system skills.
• Ability to analyse clinical information and make evidence-based recommendations.

Mansioni

• Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with complex and long-term conditions.
• Provide medicines optimisation support to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm.
• Manage repeat prescribing processes and support safe prescribing systems.
• Support management of long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required.
• Implement medicines safety alerts, NICE recommendations and formulary changes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Provide education and medicines advice to clinicians and practice staff.
• Contribute to public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health promotion activities.

Formazione

MPharm degree

GPhC registration

Strumenti

Clinical IT systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Job summary

Are you an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive primary care team? The Old School Surgery is seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You will join a large, valued and supportive clinical pharmacy team (6 Pharmacists and 2 Pharmacy Technicians) based solely at Old School Surgery and play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, long-term condition management and prescribing quality improvement, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and other allied health professionals to improve outcomes for our population of over 32,000 patients. This is ideally a full-time position, across 4 or 5 days, but consideration will be given to excellent candidates who may prefer slightly fewer hours. This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously whilst benefiting from the support of an experienced clinical team committed to innovation, education and workforce wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care and demonstrate safe clinical decision-making within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will:

• Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with complex and long-term conditions.
• Provide medicines optimisation support to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm.
• Manage repeat prescribing processes and support safe prescribing systems.
• Support the management of long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required.
• Implement medicines safety alerts, national guidance, NICE recommendations and local formulary changes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Provide education and medicines advice to clinicians, practice staff and patients.
• Contribute to public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health promotion activities.

Why Join Us?At The Old School Surgery, we believe excellent patient care starts with a supported and engaged workforce. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide opportunities to develop your clinical expertise within an organisation that genuinely values teamwork, wellbeing and professional growth.

About us

The Old School Surgery is a large, innovative and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff.

• Competitive salary.
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements where possible.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.
• Regular Lunch & Learn educational sessions.
• Access to our in-house Wellbeing Team and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Newly refurbished staff facilities including free fresh-ground coffee, fruit and snacks.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• An amazing bean to cup coffee machine
• Free, fresh fruit and milk, chilled mineral water and biscuits provided every day
• Secure bike storage and shower facilities.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives, yoga sessions and social events.
• Beautiful outdoor terrace and staff social spaces.
• Opportunities for professional development and postgraduate learning.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Physiotherapists and an experienced administrative team.

We are proud of our positive culture, strong team ethos and commitment to staff wellbeing. If you enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a real difference to patients, we'd love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care and demonstrate safe clinical decision-making within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will: Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with complex and long-term conditions. Provide medicines optimisation support to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm. Manage repeat prescribing processes and support safe prescribing systems. Support the management of long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required. Implement medicines safety alerts, national guidance, NICE recommendations and local formulary changes. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits. Provide education and medicines advice to clinicians, practice staff and patients. Contribute to public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health promotion activities. Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, secondary care colleagues and wider healthcare teams to ensure continuity of patient care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation.
• Experience of patient consultation and medication review.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT and clinical system skills.
• Ability to analyse clinical information and make evidence-based recommendations.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within primary care or general practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable

• Hold or be willing to work towards Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Clinical Diploma or postgraduate qualification.
• Have completed or be willing to complete the CPPE PCPEP pathway.