Job summary
Strayside Health (formed by the merger of East Parade and Park Parade
Surgeries), are excited to invite applications for a practice employed Clinical
Pharmacist. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing practice
dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
The role joins our experienced pharmacy team made up of a
senior clinical pharmacist, two senior pharmacy technicians and a medicines manager
who work closely alongside our GP's. The
current team already has excellent links with the local hospital, community
pharmacies, care homes and other practice pharmacists in the area, so you would
be truly part of a larger team working for better patient care.
We are looking for between 30 and 37.5 hours per week either based fully in practice or working from home
for up to two days per week.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve clinical medicines management,
structured medication reviews, management of long term conditions (eg
hypertension, cholesterol), management of medicines on transfer of care, repeat
prescription reauthorisation, acute prescription requests for patients and
systems for safer prescribing.
The post holder will be critical in supporting safe, cost
effective best practice to improve the quality of patient care.
About us
We are situated conveniently close to the centre of Harrogate, offering easy access to local amenities and transport links. The purpose built premises are fully air-conditioned, providing a comfortable and pleasant working environment year-round. We are proud to offer our employees membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, along with a health cash plan scheme. In addition, we have a free Employee Wellbeing Support & Health Service, a confidential service designed to help you deal with personal & professional problems that could be affecting your home life, work life or general wellbeing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following describes the key responsibilities that the postholder will deliver
- Take responsibility for the care management of patients with hypertension and raised cholesterol and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
- Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.
- To provide support to colleagues in the clinical aspects of medicine reviews, clinical audit, practice research and governance.
- Share outcomes of prescribing, clinical, service and patient outcomes audits within the practice in order to drive service and practice improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following describes the key responsibilities that the postholder will deliver
- Take responsibility for the care management of patients with hypertension and raised cholesterol and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
- Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.
- To provide support to colleagues in the clinical aspects of medicine reviews, clinical audit, practice research and governance.
- Share outcomes of prescribing, clinical, service and patient outcomes audits within the practice in order to drive service and practice improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous work experience in a primary care setting or GP practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification.
Experience
Desirable
- Previous work experience in a primary care setting or GP practice.
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).