Clinical Pharmacist - Wanstead and Woodford PCN

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to enhance health outcomes in primary care. This role is pivotal in managing medicines optimisation and providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team. You will engage directly with patients, ensuring safe prescribing practices and conducting medication reviews for complex cases. Join a dedicated team committed to improving community healthcare and making a significant impact on patient lives. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent required.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support general practice staff with prescription and medication queries.
• Conduct clinical medication reviews for complex polypharmacy.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Medicines Optimisation

Chronic Disease Management

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Clinical Medicines Advice

Education

Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm)

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Post-graduate clinical diploma

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist - Wanstead and Woodford PCN

We recognize the importance of Clinical Pharmacists in Primary Care and the key role they play in supporting the delivery of the Network Contract DES and Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF). They deliver a range of health interventions at Practice level, including developing and managing medicine optimisation services within Primary Care, systems for safer prescribing, structured medication reviews (e.g., for patients with polypharmacy), reviews of patients with long-term conditions within their competency, and withdrawing medicines no longer needed through NHS-led programmes. For Enhanced Health in Care Homes, residents will benefit from regular clinical-pharmacy-led medicines reviews.

The Clinical Pharmacist plays a crucial role in our general practices and is of utmost importance to our local patient population. It serves as a cornerstone in our pursuit of enhancing health outcomes.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a pharmacist, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice. They will be supported by a senior clinical pharmacist who will develop, manage, and mentor them, and by a GP who will provide clinical supervision and act as line manager.

To provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, as well as managing medicines safety and antimicrobial stewardship.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role, taking responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice, and undertaking clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

For more details, please refer to the Job Description.

About us

HealthBridge Direct, the Redbridge GP Federation, supports Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across the borough to recruit Clinical Pharmacists.

We are a private limited company providing NHS services within Primary Care. We aim to combine the expertise and local GP resources to deliver large-scale services aligned with NHS strategies. Our ultimate goal is to enhance community-based healthcare for our local population and help people stay well.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will support general practice staff with prescription and medication queries, assist with the repeat prescription system, medicines reconciliation on transfer of care, and systems for safer prescribing. They will provide expertise in clinical medicines advice, addressing public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).

The post holder will ensure the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacies to utilize skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare, and manage workload. The role involves organizing practice-based meetings with local community pharmacists to improve collaboration and support patients in accessing and optimally using their medicines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post-graduate clinical diploma level or equivalent training/experience or independent prescriber
• A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.