Job Description

As part of our ongoing development and expansion, we are seeking a highly motivated

Senior Prescribing Pharmacist

to join our dynamic pharmacy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of primary care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The post holder will be expected to work within a multi-professional environment, in our pioneering same day Triage Hub which supports managing same day demand, supervision provided by a Lead GP. This hybrid patient facing role also encompasses managing long term conditions, undertaking medication review clinics, supporting the practice with clinical medicines management and contributing to the development of pathways to further enhance our award-winning practice.

What you can expect:

A purpose-built practice with excellent modern facilities Future clinical leadership opportunities internally A large friendly team who work closely together in a Digital Hub - daily clinical tea / coffee learning huddles Weekly clinical team meetings, regular QI meetings, quarterly pan-practice meetings with neighbouring practice Partner led clinical mentorship to support portfolio career development Yearly in-house appraisals and PDPs. Monthly protected learning time A strong ethos of supporting staff wellbeing; regular social and team building events, away days and parties. Any excuse to celebrate. Private parking. Outdoor garden. Eateries and coffee shops ++ nearby Employee Assistance Programme. Cycle to work scheme. Park Run Practice

Key Responsibilities

Same-Day Demand Management

Work within our Triage Hub to assess and manage same-day patient requests, ensuring safe and effective prescribing Use clinical expertise to support and streamline workload Providing administrative support in managing administrative related demand

Structured Medication Reviews

Conduct comprehensive medication reviews Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences

Long-Term Condition Management

Manage own case load, running long-term condition clinics, within professional scope which could include but is not limited to hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and COPD. Optimising medication in line with guidance and ensuring appropriate follow up Collaborate with the wider clinical team to provide proactive, patient-centred care

Risk Stratification

Responsibility for management of risk stratification tools on behalf of the practice using Eclipse Live where necessary as well as other digital tools such as Ardens and Primary Care IT

Repeat prescribing

Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process Support the practices vision of working towards a fully managed pharmacist service delivery for repeat prescribing Signing prescriptions within professional scope

Transfer of Care

Reconcile medicines from letters and other organisations Clinically assess new medications in relation to appropriateness and arrange follow-up where necessary

Medicines Management and Quality Improvement

Identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing requiring improvement Conduct own clinical audits and provide leadership on suggested change

Medicines Safety

Action MHRA alerts Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners

Population and Public Health

To devise and manage population and public health campaigns to run within the practice To administer vaccines per vaccination programme

Clinical Leadership & Innovation

Provide leadership to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved Mentor junior pharmacists and support staff where appropriate Take lead and ownership of delivering local prescribing quality schemes Support the development of protocols and clinical pathways
Provide training to inhouse to wider surgery team.

Mandatory:

Qualifications Essential

Holds an independent prescribing qualification Able to plan, manage, review pharmaceutical care (incl. LTCs) Accountable for professional expertise and direct care provision Recognises clinical priorities and refers appropriately Adheres to legal, ethical and GPhC professional standards
Experience Desirable

Minimum of 3 years experience in a primary care setting
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Clinical pharmacy: 3 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Independent Prescribing Certificate (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Prescribing Pharmacist Vacancy Independent IP