Clinical Pharmacist – Tyntesfield Medical Group

AVON LMC LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a proactive and forward-thinking medical practice as a Clinical Pharmacist in North Somerset. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead clinical supervision in a centralised Prescribing Hub, focusing on patient-centred medication reviews and quality improvement projects. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and supporting pharmacy technicians. With a commitment to ongoing education and professional development, this position is ideal for pharmacists eager to enhance their clinical knowledge and contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment. If you're passionate about improving patient care through effective medication management, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience required.
• Registered pharmacist with GPhC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and manage medication reviews.
• Ensure safe and cost-effective medicines management.

Skills

Clinical Supervision

Medication Reviews

Medicines Optimisation

Quality Improvement

Team Collaboration

Education

Pharmacist Registration with GPhC

Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist – Tyntesfield Medical Group

Hours are negotiable

Salary £52,000 - £60,000 p/a dependant on experience

An opportunity has arisen to join our proactive forward-thinking practice based on the outskirts of Bristol.

We have established an award-nominated centralised Prescribing Hub, staffed by a team of dedicated prescription clerks who deal with routine prescription requests and medicines reconciliation and are supported by several pharmacy technicians. The successful candidate will provide clinical supervision of the prescription hub on a rota basis, complete patient-centred structured medication reviews and ensure the delivery of prescribing quality improvement projects.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Have a GP partner clinical mentor and support to complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway if not already completed, as well as a bespoke training package.
• Undertake structured medication reviews, in particular, to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy and frailty.
• Be a contributing team member of the pharmacy team, consisting of a Senior Clinical Pharmacist, a Senior Pharmacy Technician, and three Pharmacy Technicians, and respond to general practice staff regarding prescription and medication queries, ensuring safe and cost-effective medicines management for our patients.
• Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement including managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework prescribing safety indicators and CCG prescribing incentive scheme.
• Be offered regular in-house education events to develop your clinical knowledge.
• Provide support and training to the prescription clerks and pharmacy technicians.

We would welcome applications from pharmacists working in all sectors of pharmacy, with a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience. The successful candidate will need to be a pharmacist registered with the GPhC. A post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy as well as an independent prescribing qualification are both desirable. The successful candidate will be required to work across all four sites.

For enquiries, a copy of the job description and person specification is available upon request.

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th January 2025, 12noon.

The interview date is to be confirmed.

No. of Vacancies

1

Job Nature

Full Time

Job Location

North Somerset

How to Apply

Interested candidates can send their resumes to the contact person as above in the job posts.