Job summary
The Abingdon Surgery, a large GP
practice in Oxfordshire serving a patient population of 20,000, is seeking a
dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join our expanding multidisciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving patient
care, optimising medicines management, and enhancing the efficiency of our
prescribing processes.
The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, nurses, the Practice
Manager and other healthcare professionals, providing expert advice on medicines,
conducting medication reviews, and supporting chronic disease management.
The role also involves promoting safe prescribing practices and supporting
patient education regarding medication use.
This position is part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and
offers significant professional development opportunities, including the
potential for independent prescribing qualifications and leadership roles
within the practice.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
Conduct structured
medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, long-term conditions, and
complex prescribing needs.
Provide expert
pharmaceutical advice to patients and the wider practice team, addressing
medication queries and ensuring safe and effective prescribing.
Manage repeat
prescribing systems, supporting medicine optimisation and reducing waste.
Process hospital
discharge summaries and outpatient letters, ensuring seamless medicines
reconciliation.
Support long-term
condition management, working within clinical guidelines for conditions such as
diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.
Work collaboratively
with community pharmacists, hospital and ICB teams, nursing homes and PCN colleagues to improve medication safety and
continuity of care.
Support and deliver
quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audits and compliance with
prescribing best practices.
Participate in Care
Quality Commission (CQC) compliance and ensure adherence to local and national
policies on medicines management.
Provide training and
education to the practice team on prescribing updates, guidelines, and
medicines safety alerts.
About us
About Us
The Abingdon Surgery is a dynamic and forward-thinking GP practice committed to
delivering high-quality patient-centered care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, ANPs, practice nurses, healthcare
assistants, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and social prescribers,
all working collaboratively to enhance the health and well-being of our diverse
patient population.
We are actively involved in training GP registrars and medical students and
participate in research to advance clinical care.
Staff well-being is a priority, and we offer a supportive environment with
opportunities for continued professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Responsible to: GP Lead/Practice Manager
Accountable to: Primary Care Network (PCN) Clinical Director
Hours: Part-time 25-30
Key Responsibilities
Patient-Facing Clinical Work:
Conduct
face-to-face and telephone medication reviews with patients.
Provide
patient education on medicine use, adherence, and side effects.
Support
chronic disease management by optimising medication regimes for conditions such
as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
Address
medication-related queries from patients, carers, and other healthcare
professionals.
Prescribing and Medicines
Management:
Support
repeat prescribing processes, ensuring safe and cost-effective use of
medicines.
Manage
high-risk drug monitoring, ensuring adherence to required blood tests and
reviews.
Review
and action hospital discharge summaries and outpatient letters to ensure
appropriate medication changes are implemented.
Engaging
with Prescribing Quality Scheme (or equivalent) where agreed as appropriate by
the practice.
Promote
antimicrobial stewardship, encouraging responsible prescribing of
antibiotics.
Identify
areas for improvement in prescribing safety through audits and risk
assessments.
Practice and PCN Development:
Contribute
to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)
targets.
Assist
with clinical audits to improve prescribing efficiency and safety.
Participate
in CQC inspections, ensuring compliance with medicines management
regulations.
Collaborate
with PCN pharmacists and community pharmacy teams to enhance integrated
care.
Lead
and support training initiatives for practice staff on prescribing best
practices and medicine safety alerts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Responsible to: GP Lead/Practice Manager
Accountable to: Primary Care Network (PCN) Clinical Director
Hours: Part-time 25-30
Key Responsibilities
Patient-Facing Clinical Work:
Conduct
face-to-face and telephone medication reviews with patients.
Provide
patient education on medicine use, adherence, and side effects.
Support
chronic disease management by optimising medication regimes for conditions such
as asthma, diabetes, and hypertension.
Address
medication-related queries from patients, carers, and other healthcare
professionals.
Prescribing and Medicines
Management:
Support
repeat prescribing processes, ensuring safe and cost-effective use of
medicines.
Manage
high-risk drug monitoring, ensuring adherence to required blood tests and
reviews.
Review
and action hospital discharge summaries and outpatient letters to ensure
appropriate medication changes are implemented.
Engaging
with Prescribing Quality Scheme (or equivalent) where agreed as appropriate by
the practice.
Promote
antimicrobial stewardship, encouraging responsible prescribing of
antibiotics.
Identify
areas for improvement in prescribing safety through audits and risk
assessments.
Practice and PCN Development:
Contribute
to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)
targets.
Assist
with clinical audits to improve prescribing efficiency and safety.
Participate
in CQC inspections, ensuring compliance with medicines management
regulations.
Collaborate
with PCN pharmacists and community pharmacy teams to enhance integrated
care.
Lead
and support training initiatives for practice staff on prescribing best
practices and medicine safety alerts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential:
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent experience
- A minimum of one years post qualification experience
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or medicines optimization
- Previous experience in NHS General Practice (eg PCN role)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential:
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent experience
- A minimum of one years post qualification experience
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
- Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or medicines optimization
- Previous experience in NHS General Practice (eg PCN role)
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.
