Clinical Pharmacist

Huntingdon Road Practice

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Job summary

We are looking for a team player to provide professional advice and support on the safe prescribing, handling and administration of medicines. This includes support regarding development and implementation of medicines management processes and policies.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Pharmacist is an integral part of the team, using and sharing pharmacy expertise to support the Practice in effective medicines management and optimal patient care.

About us

Cantab Medical Practices comprises of Bridge Street Medical Centre, Huntingdon Road Surgery and The Red House Surgery and are looking to recruit a Clinical Pharmacist.

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0172-25-0000

Job locations

Red House Surgery

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include:

Leading on the medicines aspects relating to the care of patients to optimise medicines, reduce medicines-related risks and improve adherence to taking medicines by carrying out medication assessments and reviews in identified patients.

Respond to medication queries to include clarifying doses and/or products and give appropriate alternatives when availability issues occur.

Carry out medication reviews as agreed with Prescribing Lead GP.

Review and continue repeat medications for new patients who have just registered with the practice, and suggest GP medication review where appropriate.

Resolve day-to-day medicines and prescription issues with healthcare professionals.

Help patients to manage their conditions and advise patients of the adverse side effect of medication and potential interaction with other medication/treatments.

Present to patients any changes to prescribing in line with NICE and ICS recommendations, best practice or in response to prescribing alerts Provide reviews to those patients with LTCs or complex health needs, including drug monitoring and risk versus benefit.

Provide both face to face and digital appointments to practice patients.

Contribute to the management of the prescribing budget through the promotion of safe, cost effective rational prescribing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include:

Leading on the medicines aspects relating to the care of patients to optimise medicines, reduce medicines-related risks and improve adherence to taking medicines by carrying out medication assessments and reviews in identified patients.

Respond to medication queries to include clarifying doses and/or products and give appropriate alternatives when availability issues occur.

Carry out medication reviews as agreed with Prescribing Lead GP.

Review and continue repeat medications for new patients who have just registered with the practice, and suggest GP medication review where appropriate.

Resolve day-to-day medicines and prescription issues with healthcare professionals.

Help patients to manage their conditions and advise patients of the adverse side effect of medication and potential interaction with other medication/treatments.

Present to patients any changes to prescribing in line with NICE and ICS recommendations, best practice or in response to prescribing alerts Provide reviews to those patients with LTCs or complex health needs, including drug monitoring and risk versus benefit.

Provide both face to face and digital appointments to practice patients.

Contribute to the management of the prescribing budget through the promotion of safe, cost effective rational prescribing.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Pharmacist and regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Pharmacist and regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Huntingdon Road Practice

Address

Red House Surgery

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER


Employer's website

https://www.huntingdonroadsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Huntingdon Road Practice

Address

Red House Surgery

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER


Employer's website

https://www.huntingdonroadsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PCN Manager

Neil Paterson

neil.paterson@nhs.net

01223919356

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0172-25-0000

Job locations

Red House Surgery

96 Chesterton Road

Cambridge

CB4 1ER


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