Job Description

Role:

GP Clinical Pharmacist (non GP experienced welcome to apply)

GP Practice:

Brixton Hill Group Practice

Location:

Brixton, Lambeth - London (SW2)

Hours:

Full time 37.5 hours (some flexibility)

Pay:

Highly Competitive and depending on experience

Background

We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated clinical pharmacist with GP experience to join our family practice situated in Brixton Hill, London. We are a friendly, supportive and caring training practice that has a track record of integrating pharmacists well into GP. We also are forward thinking and ambitious in achieving the highest standard of care for our patients in an increasingly demanding climate.

The successful applicant will be replacing one of our pharmacists who is relocating to outside of London. We currently have three full time experienced pharmacists, so you will be well supported in work load and development.

Experienced and non GP experienced qualified clinical pharmacist considered, with excellent support of GPs and the wider clinical team.

This is an ARRS funded role and is based and managed by Brixton Hill Group Practice. The post holder will be located and managed by the practice and will not be required to work at other member practices. There is the need for the mandatory enrolment/exemption on CPPE (and/or requirements of ARRS).

About the Practice

Brixton Hill Group Practice is a forward thinking training practice of 12,000 patients. Our warm and friendly surgery is led by three GP partners, supported by six salaried GPs, locums and has a diverse multi disciplinary team consisting of nurses, pharmacists and health care assistants. The practice is also supported and managed by a strong and experienced team of managers, practice leads, admin and reception staff.

Based in the heart of Brixton Hill, there are excellent transport links and amenities that can be accessed easily from the practice. On site parking.

Scope of the role and duties

Clinical medication reviews for patients with long term conditions where medicines optimisation is required, including: Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension, Mental Health and Pain management. To maintain full and complete records of all patient contact using EMIS system using appropriate clinical templates and coding Initiate and follow up as needed new medication in long term conditions including titrating doses and monitoring, i.e. hypertension, diabetes, asthma and COPD. To oversee and seek support of the new to GP practice pharmacist To aid prescription clerks in managing repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or secondary care clinic appointments and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and/or after an outpatient clinic appointment. To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings with other clinicians to implement best practice and resolve any patient queries to ensure holistic care. Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance. To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement within the practice implementing recommendations where appropriate. Provide independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate. Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management, optimisation and prescribing and help practice prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary. In particular to implement and lead on medicines optimisation scheme as set by Lambeth CCG. To identify areas of clinical risk and safety using PINCER model (training can be provided*) and make recommendations to other clinicians in supporting the introduction of new working practices that will optimise the quality and safety of prescribing.
Work with practice to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care. Engagement with external stakeholders as required including CCG pharmacists, medicine management team, secondary care and interface pharmacists, community AHPs. Leading and partaking in role related project work and further developing the role.

The Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration Excellent working environment with unique levels of support to GPs 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) NHS Pensionable income Regular in-house clinical training/learning sessions and workshops Support and mentorship from GP Partners
If you feel that you are suited to this position then we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about Brixton Hill Group Practice, please visit www.brixtonhillgp.nhs.uk

We strictly operate an inclusive and diverse recruitment policy with view to attract the best talent for the advertised job post. We anticipate high interest for the vacancy but will keep a very open mind to ensure we recruit the best person for the role. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as not being successful for shortlisting on this occasion but we thank you for taking an interest in our GP Practice and wish you all the best.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2025