Primary Care Onsite Clinical Pharmacist - East Kennet

Job summary

Seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist for a permanent onsite role in East Kennet. Must have GP practice experience and proficiency in EMIS/S1 systems.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite/Hybrid based Clinical Pharmacist due to company growth and expansion to work full-time for East Kennet PCN. This opportunity is available for a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Full-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice

Main duties of the job

As an onsite/hybrid Clinical Pharmacist 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 like minded individuals who are passionate about patient centered care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of over 250 Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians.

We have our senior clinical team support the training, development and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.

Job description

Main duties of the job

As a clinical pharmacist 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

Telephone general medication reviews

Improve patient outcomes

Ensure better access to healthcare

Support practice staff with 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 optimization 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 work stream

Create and follow clinical pharmacy program according to practice policy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Conduct long term condition reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months experience working within general practice/primary care
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• Be able to commute to the practice for onsite working
• Have a 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.

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

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

Experience

Essential

• CPPE Pathway
• 6-12 months experience working in Primary Care/GP Practice

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.