Job Description

Location

- Surgery based

Accountable and reports to

- Lead GP/Partners of Surgery

Key working relationships:

Internal

Patients

Medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals

Other pharmacy staff

Managers

Members of the public

External

Primary Care Networks

GP Federations

General Practitioners and teams

Community pharmacies

Community health professionals and organisations

Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Nursing and care homes

Social services

Voluntary Sector e.g. AgeUK

About Us

We are a dynamic and patient-focused GP practice serving a diverse community of 11 000 patients. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach and continuous improvement ethos.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care through expert medication management and support.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Proactive, team-oriented, with strong communication skills and ambitious clinical development goals with a desire to improve patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Manage repeat prescriptions and ensure safe, cost-effective prescribing practices. Conduct practice-based medication reviews for patients with chronic conditions. (LTCs) or complex health needs including vulnerable people Work in the triage clinic and call in patients for assessment if indicated. If prescriber, sign their own prescriptions. Review and action incoming hospital correspondence, particularly with regards to medicine reconciliation or initiation. Manage medicines reconciliation post-discharge and implement safer prescribing practices. Provide clinical advice on prescribing and medicines optimisation. Support the practice in medicine safety (i.e. ECLIPSE alerts, MHRA alerts, drug shortages) and complete drug monitoring for high risk or specific named drugs or/and drug groups Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans. Respond to medicine-related enquiries from GPs, practice staff, other healthcare teams (i.e. community pharmacy, hospitals) and patients. Support the practice in achieving QOF and other performance targets. Participate in audits and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Build strong relationships across health networks and with community and hospital pharmacists.

Person Specification

Essential:

Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Independent Prescriber qualification. CPPE Primary care course Completed. Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficient in IT systems relevant to primary care.

Desirable:

Experience working within a GP practice or primary care setting. Familiarity with clinical systems - EMIS Web Experience in assessment and treatment of patients with Minor Illnesses. Experience working in Hospital Pharmacy.

What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive working environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Competitive salary based on past work experience. Participation in innovative healthcare initiatives.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 55,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 04/08/2025