Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist

Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery; Mountain Ash; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in South Wales is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation and quality improvement. This part-time role offers 2 to 3 days per week and involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience. A commitment to delivering excellent patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a pharmacist.
• Experience with common acute and long-term conditions likely to be seen in general practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical medication reviews for patients.
• Manage repeat prescription requests and queries.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings.

Skills

Clinical medication reviews

Understanding of primary care

Independent prescribing

Education

Undergraduate degree in pharmacy

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team at Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery in Mountain Ash, South Wales. We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation and quality improvement, ideally from a primary care background. This part-time role offers 2 to 3 days per week with a negotiable salary within band 7 or 8 based on experience. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role to deliver excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct clinical medication reviews for patients with multiple long-term conditions, ensuring a patient-centred approach.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the practice and Primary Care Cluster, LMC and Prescribing team within CTMUHB.
• Manage repeat prescription requests and queries within your scope of practice, ensuring patients have appropriate monitoring and safety checks in place.
• Action changes to medicines in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, supply shortages, and relevant local or national guidance.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of all patient interactions using appropriate clinical templates and coding in line with practice protocols.
• Take a proactive role in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations to enhance patient care.
• Provide patients with clear, independent information regarding their medications and any changes to their prescriptions, referring to other healthcare professionals for additional support when necessary.
• Monitor prescribing patterns within the practice against local health board guidance, and make recommendations or action changes within your scope of practice based on findings.

About us

Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery is a vibrant and welcoming practice in Mountain Ash, caring for a patient population of approximately 10,700. As a forward-thinking and progressive training practice, we are home to a wide range of talented salaried GPs, supported by four dynamic partners who are passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.

We have a robust nursing team who bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to patient care across a range of services. They work closely with our care navigation team, who play a vital role in ensuring patients are supported and directed to the right care, first time.

At Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery, we pride ourselves on having a highly streamlined, organised, and collaborative approach to healthcare. We have a strong ethos of teamwork and a genuine drive to improve in every area, always striving to deliver the best possible care for our patients. Our commitment to excellence, development, and mutual support makes Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery a truly rewarding and exciting place to work.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Independent Prescriber or currently working towards qualification.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist. Experience with common acute and long-term conditions likely to be seen in general practice. May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification. Able to recognise priorities, refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate, and follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and codes of conduct. Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supports adherence as per NICE guidelines.
• Understanding of the inner workings of a primary care setting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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