Prescribing Pharmacist - Canberra Old Oak Surgery
Operose Health
The closing date is 29 April 2024
Job summary
The post holder will be a qualified pharmacist holding an independent prescribing qualification, who acts within their professional boundaries as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, ANPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics and First Contact Physios.
Main duties of the job
You will receive continuous professional development through our nationally renowned GP-led training programme, as well as focused training to develop your digital clinical skills.
Your support network will include a clinical supervisor and an extended admin, management team. Additional training will be provided for any areas of identified development
About us
Operose Health are leaders in digital-first primary care providing high quality, accessible and resilient NHS services for our patients. We currently serve over 600,000 patients across 66 GP practices and in community services in ten locations. We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prescribing, online and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice
- Delivery of safe, clinical decision making and expert care.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-professional team.
- Drive innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
In return we offer
- Our enhanced progressive career framework for physician associates including leadership roles
- Market leading salary scales
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
- An opportunity to significantly develop your existing skillset
- In-house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs
- Sector Leading Training
- Access to our bespoke learning management system
- Annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development
- 1 week paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year
- Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation
- A range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Prescribing, online and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice
- Delivery of safe, clinical decision making and expert care.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-professional team.
- Drive innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
In return we offer
- Our enhanced progressive career framework for physician associates including leadership roles
- Market leading salary scales
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata
- An opportunity to significantly develop your existing skillset
- In-house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs
- Sector Leading Training
- Access to our bespoke learning management system
- Annual formative clinical assessments to support competency development
- 1 week paid CPD/study leave pro rata per year
- Varied opportunities for career development within our wider organisation
- A range of other exciting employee benefits such as car benefit scheme, cycle to work schemes, travel season ticket loans, discount cards and employee wellbeing services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role
Desirable
- Previous General Practice experience is desirable, however, those with no experience are encouraged to apply as full training and induction will be provided
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role
Desirable
- Previous General Practice experience is desirable, however, those with no experience are encouraged to apply as full training and induction will 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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
