Pharmacist

Bay Medical Group; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to enhance patient care through clinical medication reviews and expert support within a multi-disciplinary team. This permanent role offers an attractive salary, comprehensive induction, and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. Join us in making a real difference to local health and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Occupational Sick Pay scheme

Access to NHS Pension

Discount and Cycle to Work schemes

Regular wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with experience in clinical settings.
• Expertise in complex polypharmacy and safe prescribing.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical medication reviews for complex patients.
• Provide expert advice on prescriptions and medications.
• Lead in medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical medication reviews

Patient engagement

Expert medication advice

Quality improvement

Education

Pharmacist qualification

Job description

Would you like to bring your knowledge and expertise to a General Practice working to a vision of happier, healthier patients and colleagues?

• Are you a Pharmacist looking for a new challenge?
• Would you like to help build a new and exciting way of working?
• Would you like to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the local population?
• Would you like to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and enjoyable environment?

This offer includes:

• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary:£48,004 to £62,923 a year

Main duties of the job

In this role, the post holder will work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing both administratively and in direct patient-facing interactions.

A key responsibility of the post holder will be conducting clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, ensuring their treatment regimens are both safe and effective.

The post holder will serve as a primary point of contact for general practice staff, providing expert advice on prescription and medication queries. They will play a crucial role in supporting the repeat prescription system, handling acute prescription requests, conducting medicines reconciliation during transfers of care, and implementing systems for safer prescribing. Additionally, they will offer expert clinical guidance on medicines, addressing the public and social care needs of patients.

The post holder will take a leading role in medicines optimisation and quality improvement, overseeing aspects of the quality and outcomes framework as well as enhanced services.

Ensuring seamless integration between community and hospital pharmacies, the post holder will contribute to the efficient use of skill mix, enhancing patient outcomes, improving healthcare access, and helping to manage workload. This role is vital in driving improvements in both the quality of care and operational efficiencies, requiring a high level of motivation and a passion for delivering exceptional service within general practice.

We offer:

• A comprehensive induction which introduces you to Bay Medical Group, how we work and our wonderful staff
• The chance to work with and educate students as part of a teaching practice that works closely with the Deanery and local universities
• A 4-day week
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days (exclusive of public holidays)
• Provision of annual Pharmacist insurance fees
• Occupational Sick Pay scheme after one year
• Access to NHS Pension, Discount and Cycle to Work schemes
• Regular wellbeing events such as away days and social outings

Bay Medical Group - for happier, healthier people.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we received sufficient applications before the published closing date.

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. For this role you will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Heysham Primary Care Centre
Middleton Way
Heysham
LA3 2LE

West End Medical Practice
1 Heysham Road
Morecambe
LA3 1DA