Hybrid Clinical Pharmacist IP - Wigan

The Pharmacist Network; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Gym and bike rental

Annual leave incl. real living wage

Blue light card

Lunch and learn sessions

Employee Assistance Programme

GPhC fees paid

DBS applications paid

Job summary

A Fantastic PCN in Wigan is seeking experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join them on a full-time basis. As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist, you will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

This PCN offers progression, a strong network of pharmacists, and extensive benefits. A professional GPhC registration and CPPE pathway certification are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–12 months experience in a general practice/primary care setting.
• GPhC registration is essential and CPPE pathway certification preferred.
• Experience with EMIS or SystemOne is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs.
• Face-to-face medication reviews with patients.
• Ensure better access to healthcare for patients.
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries.
• Medicine reconciliation and post-discharge reviews.
• Conduct medical audits and contribute to service improvement.
• Provide expert medication advice to clinicians and patients.
• Deliver leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention.
• Understand QOF, CQC, and local incentive schemes.

Skills

Polypharmacy reviews

EMIS experience

SystemOne experience

Clinical leadership

Effective communication

Education

GPhC Registration

CPPE Pathway Certificate

12+ months in primary care

Job description

A Fantastic PCN in Wigan is seeking experienced ClinicalPharmacists to join them on a full-time basis.

This is the perfect next step for someone seeking innovationand collaboration within a primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist, you will help resolvemedication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improvepatient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare. Althoughwe are seeking a pharmacist with general experience, any further experiencewith cardiovascular disease is desirable.

This is a great opportunity to become an integral part ofthe PCN and build strong working relationships with the wider practice teams.

About us

Not only will you be working in a highly professional,forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network ofPharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growingnetwork provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstandingperformance does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression areconsistently available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding yourclinical knowledge further.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) Full-time, 37.5 hours a week hybrid based in Wigan

The Role:

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist, you will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare. Although we are seeking a pharmacist with general experience, any further experience with cardiovascular disease is desirable.

This is a great opportunity to become an integral part of the PCN and build strong working relationships with the wider practice teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs

Face to Face medication reviews

Ensure better access to healthcare

Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries

Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge

Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice

Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients

Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement

Educate patients on medication and disease prevention

An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream

Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

A professional registration with GPhC

A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a general practice/primary care setting

The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled

Proficient experience with EMIS or SystemOne, some training can be provided.

Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements will not be considered.

Desirable skills and experience:

Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners

The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy working environment

Workload management being a self-starter, knowing how to prioritise effectively

A commitment to patient care and professional standards

Why Apply?

This PCN is offering a list of benefits including (but not limited to):

• Free onsite parking and close by public transport links
• Free Gym and bike rental
• Agenda for change pay scale and annual leave including real living wage
• Blue light card opportunity
• Lunch and learn sessions
• Regular training and development
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits with The Pharmacist Network include:
• Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid

Competitive salary with opportunities for progression

Automatic Associateship with MORPh

Company Pension scheme

In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice

Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader

Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts

Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues

5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPhC Registration
• CPPE Pathway Certificate
• 12+ months in primary care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.