Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Bury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recruiting a clinical pharmacist to provide prescribing-led patient care across two Bury sites. The post involves direct patient consultations, including face-to-face and telephone assessments, as well as detailed medication reviews and adherence to local and national guidelines.

Responsibilities include triage, reviewing test results, managing prescriptions, and contributing to audits and medicines optimisation within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and able to prescribe.
• MPharm degree or equivalent with prescribing qualification.
• Experience in community or primary care settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Undertake acute and non-urgent clinical consultations, both face-to-face and via telephone.
• Carry out same-day acute triage during contracted hours.
• Review pathology and blood test results and take appropriate clinical action.
• Conduct structured medication reviews for adults, older adults, and care home residents.
• Prescribe in line with local guidelines and support medicines management.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Prescribing

Patient consultations

GPhC Registration

Education

MPharm or equivalent

Prescribing qualification

Tools

Docman

Job description

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will deliver patient-centered consultations across various modalities. This full-time role [37.5 hours per week] operates across two Bury Town Centre sites: Rock Healthcare and Knowsley Medical Centre.Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake a prescribing role, managing both acute and non-urgent patient care through face-to-face and telephone consultations. You will be responsible for safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing in line with local and national guidelines, while supporting wider clinical and operational activities within the practice.

• Undertake acute and non-urgent clinical consultations, both face-to-face and via telephone.
• Carry out same-day acute triage using the clinical system during contracted hours [08:00 to 18:30].
• Process Electronic Prescription Service [EPS] requests accurately and efficiently.
• Review and action Docman tasks, including hospital letters and other clinical correspondence.
• Review pathology and blood test results, taking appropriate clinical action.
• Conduct structured medication reviews:- Face-to-face- Via telephone- For housebound patients- For patients in nursing and residential care homes
• Regularly review prescribing data to ensure clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.
• Prescribe in accordance withGMMMG and local prescribing guidelines.
• Support clinical audits related to prescribing and medicines management.
• Plan and deliver seasonal flu vaccination clinics., Conduct medication reviews, administer vaccinations, and triage acute medical issues for adults and children.
• Undertake audits, present findings in practice meetings, and adhere to GMMC guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within the practice to optimise income and maintain a positive workplace environment.
• Use initiative while functioning effectively as part of the wider primary care team.
• Liaise with local pharmacies, hospitals, secondary care providers, and the ICB MOT department.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all practice staff, including the reception team., Conduct medication reviews, administer vaccinations, and triage acute medical issues for adults and children.
• Undertake audits, present findings in practice meetings, and adhere to GMMC guidelines.
• Work collaboratively within the practice to optimise income and maintain a positive workplace environment.
• Use initiative while functioning effectively as part of the wider primary care team.
• Liaise with local pharmacies, hospitals, secondary care providers, and the ICB MOT department.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all practice staff, including the reception team.

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.

• Registered with the GPhC
• Prescribing qualification [MPharm or equivalent]
• Training in acute and minor ailments
• Clinical triage and assessment skills, Post-qualification experience in patient care within general practice and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in patient consultations and working alongside GPs.
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a primary care setting.
• Strong critical appraisal skills.
• Up-to-date Safeguarding Level 3 for adults and children.
• Experience processing blood results, managing Docman (hospital letters, SCAs), conducting medication reviews, and supporting 2-cycle audits., Knowledge of QOF, local enhanced services, and contractual requirements.
• Experience in clinical research and optimising practice income., Maintain a professional appearance and act as an advocate for the practice.
• Be flexible and responsive to patient needs.
• Support medical students and other learners in the practice, including shadowing opportunities.

Rock Healthcare & Knowsley Medical Centre exists to expand family GP services to the whole of the Bury Community, reaching out to everyone. Rock Healthcare provides state of the art facilities and services through a modern, flexible group of local Doctors and Healthcare Professionals, who have looked after generations of local families. Knowsley Medical Centre is in an older establishment which we have adapted and is a 10 minute walk from the Rock Healthcare site.