Job summary
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 costal practice which is forward thinking and dynamic. Holland House Surgery serves a population of around 11,000 patients in the beautiful thriving town of Lytham. We also have a satellite practice in Freckleton.
You will be well supported by our friendly and helpful multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Physicians Associate, Senior clinical pharmacist, PCN pharmacist and pharmacy technician.
Main duties of the job
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, varied and will include:
- Conducting face-to-face and telephone medication reviews with patients.
- Answering medication related queries from patients and other clinicians.
- Optimising medicines to manage chronic disease.
- Managing acute medication requests.
- Medicines reconciliation.
- Audit work.
- Liaising with our established PCN pharmacy team.
- Participating in virtual and in-person group consultation's.
There is
flexibility to develop the role according to your skills, experience and
interests in line with the needs of our practice and patients.
We are
looking for someone to work for 3-5 days a week at the surgery. There is
currently no weekend working.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Independent prescriber or working towards this.
- Familiar with GP Clinical systems including EMIS Web
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Independent prescriber or working towards this.
- 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).
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).