Clinical Pharmacist (Primary Care)

Withnell Health Centre

The closing date is 18 May 2025

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Job summary

Chorley Together Primary Care Network are seeking an experienced, forward thinking and enthusiastic Clincial Pharmacist to join the team at Dr Dawoud's Surgery on a part time basis. If you're an independent prescriber and looking for a new challenge, then this could be the role for you.

Should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date than advertised. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.

Applications by CV to Janine Melia, Practice Manager at janine.melia1@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, medication reviews for care home patients, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations processes.

The post holder will also provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.

About us

Formed in May 22, Chorley Together PCN consists of six GP practices across the Chorley and Leyland locality and serves a population of approximately 38000.

Dr Dawouds Surgery is a semi rural practice located in Clayton- Le-Woods, Chorley with good motorway links and on site parking. You will work closely with their GPs (2 Partners and 1 Salaried), Social Prescribing Team, Mental Health Practitioner, GP Assistant, Care Co-ordinator and practice nursing and admin teams as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic and patient centred approach to care.

Informal discussions and practice visits are welcomed. Please contact Janine Melia, Practice Manager, Dr Dawoud's Surgery janine.melia1@nhs.net.

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0435-25-0001

Job locations

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice

Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients for Structured Medication Reviews

To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home

To provide advice and support for patients as required

Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice and network

Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken at practice level

To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments

Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system

To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients

To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice

Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required

Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance

Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

Assist with QOF targets

In addition to the key responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to:

Partake in audit as directed

Provide education on medicines for the clinical team

Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships

Contribute information to help PCN, commissioners and local partners identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.

Contribute to PCN work by meeting the requirements of the PCN DES

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice

Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients for Structured Medication Reviews

To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home

To provide advice and support for patients as required

Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice and network

Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken at practice level

To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments

Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system

To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients

To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice

Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required

Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance

Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

Assist with QOF targets

In addition to the key responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to:

Partake in audit as directed

Provide education on medicines for the clinical team

Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships

Contribute information to help PCN, commissioners and local partners identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision.

Contribute to PCN work by meeting the requirements of the PCN DES

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
  • Experience of managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of General Practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
  • Clear and polite telephone manner.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft products.
  • Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and take initiative.
  • Team player.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to problem solve, with a strong solution focused approach.

Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist
  • Independent Prescriber Qualification

Desirable

  • Minor Ailments Certification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
  • Experience of managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of General Practice

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
  • Clear and polite telephone manner.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft products.
  • Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters.
  • Effective time management skills.
  • Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and take initiative.
  • Team player.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures.
  • Ability to problem solve, with a strong solution focused approach.

Desirable

  • Experience of using EMIS.

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist
  • Independent Prescriber Qualification

Desirable

  • Minor Ailments Certification

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

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Withnell Health Centre

Address

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Janine Melia

janine.melia1@nhs.net

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0435-25-0001

Job locations

Dr Dawoods Surgery

652 Preston Road

Clayton-le-woods

Chorley

Lancashire

PR6 7EH


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