Pharmacist (on-site)

One Medical Group; Minehead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minehead is seeking a part-time Primary Care Pharmacist to support patient care, prescribing, and clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have extensive experience in a primary care setting and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving patient outcomes as part of the local healthcare team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

NHS Pension with 20.6% employer contribution

Enhanced maternity/paternity support

Internal wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in a primary care setting.
• Ability to manage workload effectively within a clinical service.
• Proven ability to provide care through remote consultations and face-to-face interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote services to registered patients, offering advice on medicines.
• Assist with prescribing, audits, and managing high-risk drugs.
• Assess patients’ knowledge and tailor advice to meet individual needs.

Skills

Clinical expertise in medicines management

Strong critical thinking

Effective communication

Time management skills

Education

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Completed the CPPE Pathway

Tools

EMIS

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Are you a Pharmacist with extensive experience in Primary Care looking for a new challenge in your career?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Care Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team at Minehead Medical Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our healthcare team, offering your expertise in medicines management and pharmaceutical care to improve patient outcomes.

In February 2024, OneMedical Group took over Minehead Medical Centre. We have been working closely with the team and local stakeholders to improve and develop the service. It's an exciting time to join us, as the service continues its transformational journey. As a team, we’re passionate about what we do, making sure that patients are receiving the best care possible and in the right way for them.

With extensive experience of working within a primary care setting, the post holder will provide expert support to our GP practice; they will be an essential part of our clinical team, contributing to the safe and effective use of medicines and optimisation of patient care. The Pharmacist will efficiently work as an expert advisor for medicines, repeat prescriptions, medicines optimisation and pharmaceutical care aspects of the multidisciplinary team workload, as well as support clinical decision-making for prescribing and treatment plans.

This is a part-time job, 30 hours per week. The full-time for us is 40 hours per week.

The job holder's key responsibilities will be

• Patient Care: Provide remote services to registered patients, offering advice on medicines, repeat prescriptions, and general pharmaceutical queries.
• Prescribing Support: Assist our primary care site with prescribing, audits, and managing high-risk drugs to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Patient Assessment: Assess patients’ knowledge and socio-economic factors, tailoring advice to meet individual needs.
• Prescription Management: Prescribe urgent medications using summary care records to ensure accurate re-prescribing.
• Clinical Risk Management: Identify and manage clinical risks and health queries, ensuring patient safety and optimal care.
• Child & Adult Protection: Act on any child or adult protection concerns arising from health and medication calls, following set protocols.
• Collaborative Work: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to support service delivery and engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Clinical System Documentation: Record accurate, timely information and advice within clinical systems and electronic databases.
• Regulatory Adherence: Uphold General Pharmaceutical Council standards of ethics, conduct, and performance in all aspects of practice.
• Professional Development: Participate in continuous professional development, working with colleagues to improve services and patient care.

What we are expecting from the post-holder:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completed the CPPE Pathway or due to complete it this year
• Extensive experience working in a primary care setting.
• Proven ability to provide care through remote consultations and face-to-face interactions.
• Ability to manage workload effectively within a clinical service.
• Strong clinical expertise in medicines management and repeat prescription management.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and time management skills.
• Awareness of high-risk drug management to ensure safe prescribing practices.
• Knowledge of child and adult protection protocols.
• Competence in using clinical systems and maintaining accurate records.

Minehead Medical Centre (MMC) is a vibrant central hub for the town, with a dedicated team as close-knit as the rest of Minehead's population. Minehead Medical Centre is the only GP service in the area. The other two GP surgeries are located much further out on the outskirts. The patient list size is 12,300 with a slightly higher number of aging population when compared to the rest of Somerset. In recent years, Minehead Medical Centre has undergone refurbishment works to provide additional clinical rooms on the ground floor. Minehead is a coastal town in Somerset, lying on the south bank of the Bristol Channel and within easy reach of Bristol, Taunton, and Yeovil. The town is surrounded by beautiful scenery, Exmoor national park, and some fantastic walks and cycle routes.

System used: EMIS

• 25 days (200 hours / 5 weeks) annual leave plus Bank Holidays, which rises with the length of service (pro-rata for part time)
• NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
• Extra day of leave per year for work anniversary
• Enhanced Maternity, Maternity/Paternity Support, Adoption pay
• Family friendly employment policies
• Continued personal and professional development
• Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme
• Internal wellbeing support through OMGs Wellbeing Advisors
• Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
• Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to NHS Discounts
• Relocation support in line with eligibility requirements

About OneMedical Group

OneMedical Group was founded in 2004 on the idea that there is a better way to care for communities. Our mission of ‘Improving Lives’ is underpinned by our core values of ‘Putting People First, Working Together for a Healthier Future’. We are committed to NHS values and reducing health inequalities.

We believe in delivering services that improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, making sure primary care, as the foundation of the NHS, can thrive. Our focus is on services that help our patients and their families adopt and sustain healthy behaviours, that improve health and quality of life, and lead to better health outcomes.

OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: [emailprotected]