Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly practice team at Chelston Hall Surgery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated
individual.
Main duties of the job
This role will cover 3 key domains:
1.
To work within an established pharmacy team to
develop and undertake a high-quality, specialised clinical pharmacy service to
patients in general practice to ensure safe, clinically effective and
cost-efficient use of drugs, using your pharmacy expertise, knowledge and
skills to support better access to safe and appropriate medication.
2.
To develop and deliver a sustainable approach to
medicines optimisation through collaboration with other stakeholders
3.
To develop practice commercial interests through
innovation and opportunity
About us
We have a forward thinking, dynamic team at Chelston Hall and are looking for someone who can enhance our team
and help us further develop our philosophy of integrated multi-disciplinary
working. We are a friendly practice serving the local community. Our list size
is approximately 18,500 patients. Our clinical team already comprises of
doctors, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, health care assistants,
phlebotomists and a pharmacy team.
Salary is dependant on experience. The closing date for all applications is 12/11/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full information about the Clinical Pharmacist role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full information about the Clinical Pharmacist role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Any of these Community / hospital / GP practice pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Policy and process development
- Medicines governance role
- Commerical experience
- GP practice or community hospital experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Pharmacist level
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Member of GPhC
- Qualified with, or willingness to train, and be registered with the GPhC as an independent prescriber
Desirable
- Previous GP practice experience but this is not essential
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To at all times recognise the limitation of own knowledge and experience and to always ask for help when required
- Knowledge of CD legislation and any other legislature that relates to medicines and their use
- A strong desire to learn
- Understanding of equality and diversity legislation
- Advocacy for patients, family and co-workers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent system specific IT skills
- Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework
- Understanding of the role of public health and demonstration of health promotion
- Be able to work unsupervised to high standard
Desirable
- Clinical audit
- Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Any of these Community / hospital / GP practice pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Policy and process development
- Medicines governance role
- Commerical experience
- GP practice or community hospital experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Pharmacist level
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Member of GPhC
- Qualified with, or willingness to train, and be registered with the GPhC as an independent prescriber
Desirable
- Previous GP practice experience but this is not essential
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To at all times recognise the limitation of own knowledge and experience and to always ask for help when required
- Knowledge of CD legislation and any other legislature that relates to medicines and their use
- A strong desire to learn
- Understanding of equality and diversity legislation
- Advocacy for patients, family and co-workers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent system specific IT skills
- Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework
- Understanding of the role of public health and demonstration of health promotion
- Be able to work unsupervised to high standard
Desirable
- Clinical audit
- Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework
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).
