Place-Based Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Greater Manchester seeks a pharmacist to enhance medicines optimisation within primary care. The ideal candidate will provide expert pharmaceutical advice, liaise with GP practices, and support clinical effectiveness while ensuring patient safety. The role includes responsibilities like medicines commissioning and the development of local prescribing strategies. A GPhC registration and a non-medical prescribing qualification are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist registration required.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification essential.
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pathway Course is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on pharmaceutical matters.
• Communicate complex medicine-related information to GPs and patients.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures.

Skills

Pharmaceutical expertise

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Influencing change

Education

Pharmacist Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Non-medical Prescribing Qualification

Tools

ePACT

GP practice systems

Job description

A regional healthcare organization in Greater Manchester seeks a pharmacist to enhance medicines optimisation within primary care. The ideal candidate will provide expert pharmaceutical advice, liaise with GP practices, and support clinical effectiveness while ensuring patient safety. The role includes responsibilities like medicines commissioning and the development of local prescribing strategies. A GPhC registration and a non-medical prescribing qualification are crucial for this position.