Clinical Pharmacist
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Job summary
Are you looking for a change? Would you like to work within a supportive team of like-minded pharmacy professionals? Are you an independent prescriber? then we have the job for you.
We are looking for a clinical pharmacist to join our dynamic, innovative and expanding clinical pharmacy team within Rushcliffe Primary Care Network - (North Rushcliffe Practices).
Our current team is made up of 10 pharmacists and 6 pharmacy technicians and we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive team ethos. We have excellent, robust clinical governance procedures in place, with a senior clinical pharmacist and GP lead providing regular clinical supervision, team meetings and training. Rushcliffe PCN consists of 11 practices which are all fully engaged with the PCN pharmacy team and provide supportive integration of these roles into practice. PartnersHealth is the GP federation for Rushcliffe and the employer for all additional roles within the PCN.
Main duties of the job
The clinical pharmacist will work as part of the general practice team within their clinical competencies to provide expertise in clinical medicines management across a range of aspects such as day to day medication related queries, acute prescription requests, supporting hospital discharge prescribing arrangements and follow up, actioning of MHRA alerts and targeted medication reviews which may be done over the telephone or face to face. You will be expected to help in streamlining processes and developing protocols to allow for safer prescribing and to meet CQC expectations.
You will act as a specialist resource to answer medicines-related queries, to signpost to other services and to liaise with other healthcare professionals as required. Clinical supervision and mentorship will be provided by the clinical lead GP and the senior clinical pharmacist.
The clinical pharmacist will support the Covid vaccination programme along with the rest of the pharmacy team with regards clinical governance, training, and practical support. Previous experience of working with the Covid vaccine would be advantageous.
We are looking for a candidate who is an enthusiastic self-starter and who is adaptable to change. You will have excellent communication skills and be proactive in approaching patients, carers, colleagues and other agencies as and when needed.
About us
The successful candidate will work within a supportive practice team and the wider PCN pharmacy team in order to deliver safe and effective use of medicines by applying their clinical, pharmaceutical and technical skills to a variety of tasks within the medicines optimisation agenda.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies, so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. If you are a forward thinking individual who is keen to develop in this role, we want to hear from you!
An independent prescriber qualification is essential for this role.
Salary - Band 7 - 8A dependent on completion of IP, completion of CPPE pathway and previous experience of working in general practice.
We offer:
An employee assistance package for all staff
Competitive salary
NHS Pension
For further information about the roles or for an informal chat please contact Rebecca.dobson3@nhs.net
Closing date: Sunday 5th February 2023
Interview Date: Monday 20th February 2023
Details
Date posted
16 January 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A0045-23-2956
Job locations
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ
Employer details
Employer name
PartnersHealth
Address
Rivermead
Cotgrave
Nottingham
NG12 3UQ