Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite IP Clinical Pharmacist, to work full time for Pilch lane Practice within Knowsley PCN, this opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.
Full time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP
Main duties of the job
The Role
As a onsite Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside your general practice team as well as pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within TPN.
You will help resolve medication-related issues, help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.
About us
The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who support 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Desirable to already be on CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake, if you have extensive experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist an exemption route can be sourced.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Desirable to already be on CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake, if you have extensive experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist an exemption route can be sourced.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 6 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
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).
