Onsite Clinical Pharmacist IP - Dover

The Pharmacist Network; Thulston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacist Network seeks a Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) based in Dover to support a busy Primary Care Network. This onsite or hybrid position focuses on patient-centred prescribing and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have GPhC registration, CPPE Primary Care Pathway and 12+ months of primary care experience, with EMIS proficiency and strong communication skills for effective patient engagement.

Qualifications

• Essential: GPhC registration and CPPE pathway completion or active enrollment.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a general practice/primary care setting.
• Proficient EMIS experience and strong communication with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Polypharmacy reviews and SMRs in primary care.
• Face-to-face medication reviews with patients.
• Assist with medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert medication advice to clinicians and patients.
• Deliver leadership on safe and effective medication use.
• Educate patients on medications and disease prevention.

Skills

EMIS experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

GPhC Registration

CPPE Primary Care Pathway

12+ months primary care experience

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)Full-time, 37.5 hours a weekOnsite or hybrid Based in Dover

Main duties of the job

The Pharmacist Network are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) to support a thriving Primary Care Network in Dover.

If you are based locally to Dover, and are seeking a patient-centred prescribing role, this could be the one for you.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Help to utilise skill mix

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

Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication

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

Qualifications, skills and experience:

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

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, some training can be provided.

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:

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

We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical knowledge further.

Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid

Competitive salary with opportunities for progression

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

Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues

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

Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader

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

Company Pension scheme

Automatic Associateship with MORPh

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

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.