Practice Pharmacist

National Health Service

Ashford

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount scheme

Wellness programme

Flexible holiday scheme

Flexible working hours

Voluntary overtime opportunities

Job summary

HFP Medical is recruiting a Practice Pharmacist to join a large, award-winning pharmacy team serving multiple GP surgeries in London. The role focuses on medicines optimisation, chronic disease management and patient-centred care within primary care, with opportunities for independent prescribing development and flexible working arrangements.

We welcome applicants with a strong clinical foundation and an interest in expanding their prescribing and clinical management capabilities.

Qualifications

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Independent prescribing qualification is desirable.
Experience in General Practice or clinical pharmacy settings is welcome.
Commitment to continuing professional development and developing clinical skills.

Responsibilities

Undertaking structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.
Identify and manage medicines-related risks and polypharmacy.
Support frailty, mental health and chronic disease management in MDT context.
Provide patient-facing clinical consultations and help patients manage medicines.
Promote safe, effective, and cost-effective use of medicines per guidelines.
Support prescribing safety initiatives and pharmacy-led service development.
Communicate with GPs, nurses and other health professionals to improve outcomes.
Contribute to development of pharmacy services across the PCN.

Education

GPhC registration

Independent prescribing (desirable)

Job description

Job Summary

HFP Medical is looking to recruit a Practice Pharmacist to join our established, supportive and award winning pharmacy team as part of our ongoing commitment to improving the management of long-term conditions, frailty, complex medicines and mental health. Our large pharmacy team is an integral part of the workforce, delivering a broad range of patient-facing clinical services. We are committed to developing the role of pharmacists within general practice, supporting innovative pharmacy-led projects and improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of patient care. We welcome applications from pharmacists with a strong clinical foundation and an interest in developing their skills and experience within primary care. An independent prescribing qualification and general practice experience is desirable. Candidates who are working towards prescribing or keen to develop their prescribing and clinical management skills are also encouraged to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, develop greater autonomy and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within a progressive general practice environment. Full-time, part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered. Opportunities for some home working may be available once established in the role, subject to service requirements.

About us

HFP Medical is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network serving approx. 70,000 patients across five large GP surgeries in and around Hammersmith. Our organisation comprises approx. 200 staff, including an established pharmacy team of 21 pharmacists, two pharmacy technicians and prescription clerks. We are a single GP partnership with 31 partners, supported by a leadership team that includes a Managing Partner, Medical Director, Managing Director, Head of Nursing and Head of Pharmacy. Our pharmacists focus on clinical care, medicines optimisation and service development. We provide collaborative working environment with opportunities for learning, professional development and sharing of clinical expertise across our practices. We operate a faculty model with pharmacist leads supporting care in all major chronic disease states, with key involvement in MDT meetings and support the PCN with team education. Our pharmacy group meet regularly, have an active MSTeams group and have leads in clinical trials, spirometry diagnostics, online consultation and drug safety. We encourage individual development and support pharmacists in expanding their clinical skills and areas of specialist interest. In addition to the usual NHS benefits, we offer a staff discount scheme, wellness programme, flexible holiday scheme, flexible working hours and opportunities for voluntary overtime.

Equal Opportunity Statement

HFP Medical is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

Undertaking structured medication reviews and supporting medicines optimisation for patients with long-term conditions, multimorbidity and complex medication needs.
Identifying and managing medicines-related risks, including polypharmacy, adverse drug reactions and potentially inappropriate prescribing.
Supporting the management of frailty, mental health conditions and chronic diseases in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team.
Providing patient-facing clinical consultations and supporting patients to understand and manage their medicines effectively.
Promoting the safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines in line with current guidance and local prescribing policies.
Supporting prescribing safety initiatives, clinical audits, quality improvement projects and pharmacy-led service development.
Communicating and collaborating effectively with GPs, nurses, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Contributing to the ongoing development of pharmacy services across the PCN.

Person Specification – Experience

A sound clinical knowledge base and an interest in medicines optimisation and patient-centred care.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to identify medicines-related problems and contribute to safe and effective prescribing.
A proactive approach to learning, professional development and service improvement.
An interest in developing clinical pharmacy services within primary care. Candidates with experience in general practice or other clinical pharmacy settings are welcome to apply.

Person Specification – Qualifications

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Desirable independent prescribing qualification.
Commitment to continuing professional development and developing clinical skills relevant to general practice.

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.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

H&F Partnership

Address: Brook Green Medical Centre, Bute Gardens, London W6 7EG, United Kingdom

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