Place-Based Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health and care partnership in Rochdale is seeking a pharmacist to join their Medicines Optimisation Team. This role involves developing and implementing medicines optimisation plans, liaising with GP practices, and promoting cost-effective prescribing. The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care and a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes. This position requires collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance service delivery across Greater Manchester.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in primary care.
• Experience in cost-effective prescribing and adherence interventions.
• Knowledge of healthcare team dynamics and working with GP practices.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with teams to develop medicines optimisation plans.
• Deliver safe and effective medicines services in GP practices.
• Build relationships with prescribers to influence prescribing practices.
• Communicate complex information to health professionals and patients.
• Provide training and development support across the medicines optimisation team.

Skills

Pharmaceutical expertise

Knowledge of prescribing practices

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence change

Education

Pharmacist Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Non-medical Prescribing Qualification

Tools

ePACT

GP practice systems

Job description

A regional health and care partnership in Rochdale is seeking a pharmacist to join their Medicines Optimisation Team. This role involves developing and implementing medicines optimisation plans, liaising with GP practices, and promoting cost-effective prescribing. The ideal candidate will have experience in primary care and a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes. This position requires collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance service delivery across Greater Manchester.