Job summary
The post holder is an experienced general practice pharmacist and qualified advanced practitioner, who acts within their professional boundaries, supported and working alongside a team of GreenLight pharmacists in general practice. In this role they will be supported by practice GPs and the GL@GP Director who will develop, manage and mentor them.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical pharmacy and advanced practitioner appointment slots for the Practice, proactively and competently managing acute and long-term conditions, prescribing/referring where appropriate to do so.
*Please note the job is based at Tollgate Medical Centre.
*E1 4DG is our training hub, not a location for theposition
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE CONTACT DIRECTLY WITH THE PRACTICE. THE EMPLOYER IS GREENLIGHT@GP AND WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANY QUERIES RELATED TO THE POST.
Main duties of the job
Qualifications & Experience for the role:
- Minimum of 5 years' post registration experience with at least 2 years in General Practice
- Certificate in Non-medical prescribing (IP)
- Evidence of further education in clinical pharmacy is essential e.g. Completion of NHS Pathway Training for Practice Pharmacists or a diploma
- Will be a qualified advanced practitioner
Please see attached JD for more detailed description of duties.
About us
Green Light is an independent employee owned Group providing GP Practice Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy, Education & Training and Consultancy services.
The GL@GP team is led by a pharmacist, Sharon Hart, who in addition to having experience in a variety of pharmacy sectors, also has experience of leadership development/training and change management. Sharon works to support individual and team development and growth. GL@GP Pharmacists have access to this support and the opportunity to develop their non-clinical skills through formal and informal mentoring and coaching.
The successful candidate will be part of a team of GL@GP PBPs who meet 2-3 times a month to train together and to learn from and support each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Pharmacist Advanced Practitioner, the post holder is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced pharmacist who, acting within their professional boundaries, will demonstrate critical thinking and provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The post holder will also participate as part of the pharmacy team with areas of chronic disease management, medicines optimisation, quality improvement, the quality and outcomes framework and other enhanced services.
The post holder will provide support to practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensuring integration with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage GP workload
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Pharmacist Advanced Practitioner, the post holder is a caring, compassionate and committed experienced pharmacist who, acting within their professional boundaries, will demonstrate critical thinking and provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.
The post holder will also participate as part of the pharmacy team with areas of chronic disease management, medicines optimisation, quality improvement, the quality and outcomes framework and other enhanced services.
The post holder will provide support to practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensuring integration with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage GP workload
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- - Professional Registration
- - Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- - Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Council
- - A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Qualifications
Essential
- - Certificate in Non-medical prescribing (IP)
- - Evidence of further education in clinical pharmacy is essential e.g. Completion of NHS Pathway Training for Practice Pharmacists or a diploma
- - Will be a qualified advanced practitioner
Desirable
- - Leadership qualification
- - Education & Training qualification
Experience
Essential
- - Working as a pharmacist in General Practice full time (or equivalent) for more than 2 years as a Practice Based Pharmacist
Desirable
- - Experience of leading (pharmacy) professionals
- - Experience of managing healthcare professionals and holding to account for performance
- - Experience of teaching & training Experience of mentoring and coaching for change
- - Experience of Clinical supervision
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- - Professional Registration
- - Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- - Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Council
- - A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Qualifications
Essential
- - Certificate in Non-medical prescribing (IP)
- - Evidence of further education in clinical pharmacy is essential e.g. Completion of NHS Pathway Training for Practice Pharmacists or a diploma
- - Will be a qualified advanced practitioner
Desirable
- - Leadership qualification
- - Education & Training qualification
Experience
Essential
- - Working as a pharmacist in General Practice full time (or equivalent) for more than 2 years as a Practice Based Pharmacist
Desirable
- - Experience of leading (pharmacy) professionals
- - Experience of managing healthcare professionals and holding to account for performance
- - Experience of teaching & training Experience of mentoring and coaching for change
- - Experience of Clinical supervision
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).
