Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist, Salford

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider is seeking Clinical Pharmacists for full-time and part-time roles in the Salford area. The role involves supporting a multidisciplinary team, conducting medication reviews, and providing pharmaceutical care to patients. Candidates must have GPHC registration, an independent prescribing qualification, and experience in a primary care setting. This position offers flexibility and various employee benefits including paid GPhC fees and 5 weeks of annual leave.

Benefits

GPhC fees and DBS applications paid

5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay in line with company policy

Health & wellbeing programme with free services

Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader

Flexibility

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration required.
• 6-12+ months experience in primary care/GP practice setting preferred.
• Ability to commute to onsite location in Salford required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve medication-related queries and support practice staff.
• Conduct medication reviews and ensure better access to healthcare.
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience using EMIS clinical system

Education

Relevant degree/qualification

Independent prescribing qualification

CPPE Pathway or exemption

Job description

Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist, Salford

We have full-time and part-time vacancies available for Clinical Pharmacists.

We currently have some exciting opportunities for Primary Care Onsite Clinical Pharmacists, to work full or part time in the Salford area. This opportunity is available for a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacists who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines

Full or Part-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Clinical Pharmacist. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Benefits for employees:

GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid

5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)

Sick pay (In line with company policy)

Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts

An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available

Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader

Flexibility

Job responsibilities

As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.

Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs

Face to Face medication reviews

Help to utilise skill mix

Ensure better access to healthcare

Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries

Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge

Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice

Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients

Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement

Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication

Educate patients on medication and disease prevention

An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream

Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Have an independent prescribing qualification
• CPPE Pathway or exemption

Experience

• Experience using EMIS clinical system
• Able to commute to onsite location/live within close proximity of practice (Salford area)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 6-12+months experience working in primary care/GP practice setting

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.