Practice Pharmacist-NHS Jobs

jobs pharmaguidelines; Paignton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking a Practice Pharmacist in Paignton to enhance patient care and pharmacy services. Responsibilities include managing patient health, conducting medication reviews, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position offers a salary of £45,000 to £48,000 per year and requires a commitment to quality and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patient health and medication.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of audit and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain practice-based pharmacy services.
• Conduct patient medication reviews and improve safety.
• Participate in audits and contribute to financial monitoring.

Skills

Management of patient health

Medication management

Collaboration skills

Audit and quality assurance

Innovative practices

Job description

Job Details

• Posting Date: 13 December 2023
• Salary: £45,000.00 to £48,000.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £45,000.00 – £48,000.00 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Closing Date: 31 January 2024
• Location: Paignton, TQ3 2EZ
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: A1873-23-0014

Summary

As a Practice Pharmacist with NHS Jobs in Paignton, you will play a pivotal role in patient care and safety. Your responsibilities include:

1. Management of Patient Health and Illness:
   • Develop, implement, and maintain practice-based pharmacy services.
   • Provide face-to-face and telephone reviews within defined therapy areas.
   • Offer prescribing support and advice to clinical and non-clinical staff.
2. Medication Management:
   • Undertake reviews of individual patients’ medication.
   • Make recommendations for improving patient care and safety.
   • Utilize prescribing rights independently within the pharmacist’s competence.
3. Collaboration and Professional Development:
   • Contribute to the design and delivery of initiatives for medicines management.
   • Maintain effective networks and working relationships within the practice.
   • Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and continuous professional development.
4. Audit and Quality Assurance:
   • Participate in clinical and medication audit in priority areas.
   • Work collaboratively on local priorities and assist in medication reviews and care plans.
5. Innovative Practices:
   • Develop ideas for the practice’s long-term benefit, including research.
   • Support and ensure formulary adherence.
6. Financial Monitoring:
   • Carry out monthly audits, providing feedback to partners.
   • Monitor and control year-to-date growth of prescribing spend.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please use the job reference A1873-23-0014 on the NHS Jobs website before the closing date on 31 January 2024.

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