Job summary
We
are looking for a reliable, friendly person to join our team as a part time Clinical Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will already have experience of working in General Practice with experience of using EMIS web is desirable, but not essential
as full training will be given.
Recruitment
will be through CV and interview. Please state in your application why you
would like to work in Caterham Valley Medical Practice. Employment will be
dependent on pre-employment checks including at least two references,
completion of right to work checks, proof of professional qualifications and completion of a medical questionnaire
prior to start date.
Main duties of the job
General practice clinical pharmacists are a vital part of the GP team, focusing on improving medication management and patient outcomes.Their main duties includeworking with GPs and patients to address medication adherence, reviewing complex regimens,medication management, patient education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.Their work enhances the overall quality of care.
About us
Caterham Valley Medical Practice is a modern friendly
Practice in Caterham Surrey. We are one of the three sites which make up The
House Partnership the other practices are Greystone House Surgery in Redhill
and The Moat House Surgery in Merstham.
We are a forward thinking, well organized training practice
with a high reputation for quality and standards. We pride ourselves on excellent
patient care being at the heart of everything we do. We have 14 Partners across the whole Partnership (four
based in Caterham Valley), 39000 patients across the Partnership 10600 at Caterham
Valley and a consistently high QOF achievement.
We
encourage and support the personal development of all our staff and are keen to
ensure the right person joins our friendly team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within
their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in
general practice and within the wider PCN.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the
efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely
medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post holder will be an integral part of the general
practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and
multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines
information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication
issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the
management of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within
their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in
general practice and within the wider PCN.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the
efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely
medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post holder will be an integral part of the general
practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and
multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines
information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication
issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the
management of patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
Desirable
- In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway
Desirable
- Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- Minor ailments certification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
Desirable
- In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway
Desirable
- Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- Minor ailments certification
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).
