Remote Clinical Pharmacist - IP

The Pharmacist Network

The closing date is 30 September 2024

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Remote based IP Clinical Pharmacist due to company growth and expansion to work full / part-time for one of our many PCN contracts across the UK. This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacists, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Full / Part time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

  • As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
  • Resolve medication-related queries
  • Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
  • Telephone general medication reviews
  • Improve patient outcomes
  • Ensure better access to healthcare
  • Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
  • Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
  • Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
  • Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
  • Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
  • Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
  • Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
  • An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
  • Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Conduct long term condition reviews

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians.

Our senior clinical team support the training, development and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.

Benefits for employees:

  • GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
  • 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
  • Sick pay
  • Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
  • An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
  • Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
  • Flexibility
  • Pension scheme

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Date posted

03 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0145-24-0118

Job locations

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


Belmont Surgery

Broomside Lane

Durham

DH1 2QW


Honiton Surgery

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY


37 Orient Road

Salford

M6 8LE


Magdalen Medical Practice

Lawson Road

Norwich

NR3 4LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

As a remote Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related issues, help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

You will support practice staff with prescription and medication queries.

You will be required to work between the practice hours of 8.00am and 18.30pm Monday to Friday, depending on contracted hours.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role

As a remote Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related issues, help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

You will support practice staff with prescription and medication queries.

You will be required to work between the practice hours of 8.00am and 18.30pm Monday to Friday, depending on contracted hours.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
  • Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care is desired but not essential as training can be provided

Desirable

  • Experience with EMIS or System 1 (Training can be provided)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
  • Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care is desired but not essential as training can be provided

Desirable

  • Experience with EMIS or System 1 (Training can be provided)

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Lead

Gary Pallas

recruitment@thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk

01670719932

Date posted

03 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0145-24-0118

Job locations

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


Belmont Surgery

Broomside Lane

Durham

DH1 2QW


Honiton Surgery

Marlpits Lane

Honiton

Devon

EX14 2NY


37 Orient Road

Salford

M6 8LE


Magdalen Medical Practice

Lawson Road

Norwich

NR3 4LF


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