Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Dr Mittal & Partners; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Holybrook PCN seeks an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to develop their skills in primary care within a supportive pharmacy team. You will work closely with Senior Pharmacists, GPs and technicians to enhance medicines optimisation, LTC management and prescribing safety.

We offer supervision, mentorship and protected learning, with opportunities to develop specialist interests and potentially pursue independent prescribing.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist with an interest in primary care.
• Experience delivering medicines optimisation and prescribing safety.
• Strong communication and team-working abilities.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and learning.
• Experience conducting medication reviews and clinical audits.
• Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web and Docman for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Long Term Condition Clinical Lead: manage LTC reviews and lead medicines optimisation.
• Clinical Care: support management of LTCs and provide medicines advice to GPs and MDT.
• Medicines Optimisation and safety: review high-risk meds, medicines reconciliation.
• Leadership & Service Development: contribute to protocols, SOPs, QA, and training.
• Education & Supervision: mentor juniors and support trainee pharmacists.

Skills

GPhC registered pharmacist

Medicines optimisation

Prescribing safety principles

Communication & interpersonal skills

Independent working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Professional development

Medication reviews

Clinical supervision & mentoring

Clinical audits & QI

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy

CPPE PCEP course

Tools

EMIS Web

Docman

Job description

We are a forward-thinking accredited learning environment with a strong commitment to developing the next generation ofprimary care clinicians. This is an exciting opportunity to join and helpdevelop our expanding clinical pharmacy team. Reading Holybrook PCN is in theheart of Reading, serving over 37,000 patients at 3 practices. We are seeking an enthusiasticClinical Pharmacist who is keen to develop their skills in primary care as partof our pharmacy team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely withSenior Pharmacists, GPs and pharmacy technicians while developing expertise inmeds optimisation, LTC management and prescribing safety.

As an accredited learning practice with over 5 years experience in developing AHPs, we are committed to upskilling our workforce. We offer regular clinical supervision, mentorship andprotected learning. You will be actively supported to developspecialist clinical interests and gain experience across a broad range ofclinical areas, including: CVD, diabetes, respiratorydisease, frailty and meds optimisation. If required with suitable experience, you willbe supported to work towards an independent prescribing qualification.

You will be part of a culture that values innovation, continuous learning and excellence. You will have the opportunity to influence the future directionof pharmacy services in a thriving, ambitious practice, while helping totackle health inequalities and support our patients to live healthier lives

Main duties of the job

• Long-Term Condition Clinical Lead: Management of a designated LTC through clinical reviews; lead medicines optimisation initiatives; support QOF and quality improvement priorities; promote best practice and provide specialist advice.
• Clinical Care: Support management of LTC including hypertension, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, CVD, diabetes and CKD. Prescribe safely as an Independent Prescriber within competence. Participate in PCN/pharmacist duty days, urgent reviews and medication queries. Provide expert medicines advice to GPs and the MDT, review blood results with GP trainer support, and support seasonal minor illness, acute care and vaccination services.
• Medicines Optimisation: Conduct med reviews, inc care home, palliative and frail patients. Review high-risk medicines and participate in prescribing, safety and CQC audits. Ensure prescribing complies with shared care agreements and the local formulary. Complete meds reconciliation following clinical correspondence.
• Leadership & Service Development:Strategic development of PCN pharmacy services, workforce planning and service evaluation. Contribute to clinical protocols, SOPs, research and quality improvement. Support investigation of significant events and medication incidents.
• Education & Supervision: Mentor junior colleagues, contribute to teaching, and support trainee/foundation pharmacists, including future pharmacists.

About us

Reading Holybrook Primary Care Network (PCN) is a forward-thinking collaboration of 3 GP practices serving communities across Reading and the surrounding area. Together, we work to deliver high quality, accessible primary care and improved health outcomes for a diverse and growing population. Serving more than 35,000 patients, we bring together a multidisciplinary workforce including GPs, allied health professionals, treatment room clinicians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators to provide joined-up, person-centred care.

As a PCN, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and collaborative working. We work closely with our member practices, community services, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and support the long-term health and wellbeing of our population.

Based in Reading, our network offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Whether delivering frontline services or supporting operational excellence, every role within Reading Holybrook PCN plays an important part in improving patient care and shaping the future of primary care.

Job responsibilities

• Long term Condition Clinical Lead
• Clinical Care
• Leadership and service development
• Education, Training and Supervision

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist
• Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Experience working in primary care
• Completion or undertaking the CPPE PCEP course.
• Experience conducting medication reviews
• Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy.
• Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
• Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
• Interest in developing a specialist clinical area.

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.