Job Description

Independent Prescriber Pharmacist wanted in Health Centre Pharmacy

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multidisciplinary team of forward thinking, innovative and dynamic staff transforming the health and social care of our community. This role is part of our vision of the future Community Pharmacy becoming Health Care Hubs.

Christchurch Health-centre Braintree is a family run business that incorporates Christchurch Pharmacy, Christchurch Clinics and Christchurch Cares. It was birthed out of a strong desire to see people enjoy balanced, wholesome lives in the face of a rapidly changing world. Christchurch Pharmacy has a robotic dispensary based in a GP Medical Centre and Christchurch Clinics is a CQC registered private GP Clinic on our High Street premises which has six consultation rooms/pods for our increasing clinical services.

As our IP Pharmacist, you will work with our private GP and her team, with our PCN Pharmacists and other local Pharmacist as the Lead of our IP Pathfinder Pilot, as well as our Clinical Pharmacists promoting high standards of clinical services. Our team consists of a GP, 3 Pharmacists, Practice Manager, 4 ACTs, Healthcare Assistant, 3 Trainee Pharmacists, Dispensers and Counter Assistants.

Qualities of an ideal candidate:

Must have Independent Prescriber status.

Completion or enrolment in CPPE PCPEP training or equivalent program.

Excellent clinical and medication knowledge.

Experience in triaging patients

Experience in handling blood results

Experience in handling e-consultations

Understanding and experience of working as a Pharmacist in a GP practice setting, with a confident approach.

Experience of undertaking New Medicines Services and Pharmacy First.

The ability to be adaptable and flexible and be a proactive problem solver.

Ability to lead, direct and motivate the team; at the same time promoting high standards of clinical practice.

Capability to develop strong relationships, and facilitate communication between the Pharmacy Team, our Clinic team, local GP surgeries and the PCN.

Ability to proactively contribute to the growth and development of the business area as well as accountability for all statutory and professional duties within the Pharmacy.

Ideally have a background in Community Pharmacy.

Salary: 55,000 to 65,000

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm)

Holiday: Five weeks paid holiday

Free on-site parking

Responsibilities:

IP Pathfinder Lead. Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP). Supervising Trainee Pharmacists Run Minor Ailment ("Pharmacy First Plus") Clinic. Run Hypertension Clinic. Attend Clinical Supervision Group Sessions IP Pathfinder. Clinical audits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:

Braintree CM7 2AE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Master's (required)
Experience:

Pharmacist: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: IP Pharmacist