Full time Community Hospital Pharmacist Required at NHS Jobs-Apply Now

jobs pharmaguidelines; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Community Hospital Pharmacist to provide clinical support to GP practices. Responsibilities include conducting structured medication reviews and supporting chronic disease management. The role initially requires supervision until clinical competency is achieved. Ideal candidates will have clinical pharmacy experience and skills in patient management.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience as a pharmacist in a community or hospital setting is required.
• Ability to conduct medication reviews independently after assessment.
• Proficiency in long-term chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacist support to GP practices.
• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients in various settings.
• Support chronic disease management through polypharmacy review.

Job description

Overview

As a Community Hospital Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in providing clinical pharmacist support to GP practices within North Hammersmith & Fulham PCN. Under the guidance of the senior pharmacy team, your responsibilities include offering pharmaceutical support to healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients within the PCN. Conducting face-to-face structured medication reviews for patients in various settings, including clinics, practices, patients’ homes, care homes, or bedded services, is essential. Initially, you’ll work under supervision until assessed as clinically competent to conduct SMRs independently. Additionally, you’ll support long-term chronic disease management through polypharmacy review or medicines optimization prescribing clinics. Utilizing clinical tools, you’ll proactively identify patients for structured medication reviews, such as those who are frail, recently discharged, or have a history of falls.

Responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed roles and responsibilities.