Network Pharmacist
The Canford Heath Group Practice
The closing date is 01 May 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Network Pharmacist to join our Primary Care Network (PCN). As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing expert advice on medication management, medicines safety, conduct Structured Medication Reviews and supporting the broader healthcare team to improve patient outcomes. You will work closely with GPs, practice nurses, and other healthcare professionals within the Hadleigh Practice and wider PCN to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively within the PCN to deliver high-quality medication reviews and management for patients with long-term conditions.
- Provide clinical pharmacy input to improve medication safety, prescribing practices, and adherence.
- Deliver and support medicines optimization initiatives within the PCN.
- Conduct medication reviews, including domiciliary visits and case reviews.
- Advise on the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across the PCN.
- Support and develop clinical staff, providing education and training on the safe use of medicines.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways, protocols, and policies.
- Take part in the development of strategies for reducing polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing.
About us
Poole North Primary Care Network have a team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians working from our Birchwood Hub but the role will also align with the Hadleigh Practice where you will join their team of two existing PCN pharmacists, one practice pharmacist and one pharmacy technician as well as supporting the "hub team" one day a week.
We are a friendly and supportive team achieving excellent results from financial stewardship programmes, BP@home work, CVD work and other local initiatives to support patients and their safety.
As a network pharmacist it is a requirement that you undertake as part of your role and information about this can be found on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway website and this course will then allow you to complete your independent prescribing qualification.
Date posted
01 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£41,711.27 a year Pro-rata amount increasing end of probation period
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A0740-25-0000
Job locations
The Hadleigh Practice
Wareham Road
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3LN
Birchwood Medical Centre,
Northmead Drive
Creekmoor
BH17 7XW
Employer details
Employer name
The Canford Heath Group Practice
Address
The Hadleigh Practice
Wareham Road
Corfe Mullen
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 3LN
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