Onsite Clinical Pharmacist - IP Broughton/Salford

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite IP Clinical Pharmacist, to work full time for Lower Broughton Practice and Care Home within Salford. This opportunity is available for a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist-IP, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Full time hours will be worked between the practice and care home within the core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist-IP you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians. Our senior clinical team support the training, development and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Clinical Pharmacist. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Job description

As a clinical pharmacist-IP you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.

• Resolve medication-related queries
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Improve patient outcomes
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Job Requirements

• 
  A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• Desirable to already be on CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake, if you have extensive experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist an exemption route can be sourced.
• Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

To enable us to progress your application please complete the short screening questionnaire via:

https://forms.office.com/e/h4Kh5t0nKD

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Must have 6-12months experience in Primary Care/General Practice
• Have a CPPE Pathway
• Independent Prescribing Qualification

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.