Clinical Pharmacist
Giffords Surgery
The closing date is 30 June 2024
Job summary
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and re authorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients.This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to:
- Complete the CPPE Development Pathway
- Perform structured medication reviews (SMRs) to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy and care home residents
- Be involved in the management of long-term conditions
- Embrace service development to grow their capabilities and the clinical pharmacy team
The ideal candidate will be a Pharmacist with clinical experience and being an independent prescriber is desirable. We are looking for someone who is committed to improving patient care and is passionate about clinical pharmacy. The candidate must be able to work effectively as part of the practice team and be comfortable in encouraging new ways of working. Whilst prior experience in General Practice would be an advantage, pharmacists from other sectors with transferable skills are very welcome.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and friendly pharmacist team and provide key expertise and support to the practice.
- 14,500 patient population in the market town of Melksham, Wiltshire.
- Our local PCN consists of three GP practices: Bradford on Avon & Melksham Health Partnership, Giffords Surgery and Spa Medical Practice together we cover a population of c.48,000 residents across the towns of Bradford on Avon and Melksham
- Innovative and efficient same day appointment care navigation and hub triage system - offering online, phone and F2F contacts.
- Majority of patient requests and queries submitted through our highly successful new econsult online platform.
- Purpose built spacious modern surgery with plenty of parking, 20 mins from Bath.
- Large multi-disciplinary team including GPs, ANPs, Mental Health Specialist Nurse Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, GP Assistants, First Contact Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers, a dedicated Older Persons Nursing team, GP and PA trainees.
- We pride ourselves on being forward thinking and diverse in our approach to patient care.
Date posted
20 May 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Band 7-8A equivalent
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1925-24-0010
Job locations
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7EA
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7EA
Employer details
Employer name
Giffords Surgery
Address
Spa Road
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 7EA