Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting role in General Practice combining patient-facing, analytical and administrative elements of work

The successful applicant will be working in a large coastal practice which is forward thinking and dynamic. Holland House serves a population of around 11,000 patients in the beautiful and thriving town of Lytham.

You will be well supported by our friendly and helpful multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Physicians Associate, clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician.

We are looking for an extra clinical pharmacist to join our existing pharmacy team to help deliver our medicines optimisation goals. The role will be challenging and varied and will include

• Conducting face-to-face and remote medication reviews with patients
• Answering medication related queries from patients and other clinicians
• Optimising medicines to manage chronic diseases
• Managing acute medication requests
• Medicines reconciliation
• Audit work
• Liaising with our established PCN pharmacy team

You will be supported in terms of learning and professional development through regular practice team meetings on a variety of topics. Although an existing prescribing qualification is desirable, support to achieve this would be provided.

There is flexibility to develop the role according to your skills, experience and interests in line with the needs of our practice and patients.

Holland House Surgery is a Parkrun Practice and is signed up to the RCGP Active Practice Charter to promote physical health both at work and at home for staff and patients.

Previous applicant's need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Commitment to fulfil annual revalidation requirements
• Good clinical pharmacy knowledge
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Prescribing qualification or committed to working towards this

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP Practice
• Clinical Diploma or further post-graduate qualifications or similar experience
• Familiar with GP Clinical systems including EMIS Web

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

Holland House Surgery

Address

Lytham Primary Care Centre

Victoria Street

Lytham

FY8 5DZ

Employer's website

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