Job summary
Passionate about contributing to DMCs service development across our primary care team and
more widely across the organisation, enabling you to be involved in the decisions that affect our
care delivery.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our team and develop our
services. You should be a keen learner, passionate about your clinical development and able to
communicate well at all levels
Main duties of the job
As a clinical pharmacist, your role is of paramount importance in providing expert pharmaceutical
care to achieve clinical excellence and improved patient outcomes. In collaboration with a team of
healthcare professionals, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and effective use of
medications.
We are looking for Pharmacists that are proactive, self-motivated with a positive attitude for
building good relationships.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role
Proactively manage patients with co-morbidities
Provide support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries.
Support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines
reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical
medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practices
Provide leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects
of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
Partake in clinical triage and management of the GP practices appointment book
About us
Become a Valued Member of Our Team!
With a proud history of over 55 years in Primary Care, our GP Practice has been integral part of the Dulwich community, delivering outstanding patient care with a focus on family values. We emphasise high-quality, compassionate healthcare, team work and mutual respect.
DMC takes pride in a diverse workforce, involving a range of talented and knowledgeable experts working together as teams. This includes clinical experts, who constantly strive towards delivering the best patient care, and non-clinical experts and support staff, who revolutionise working methods in the healthcare industry
Our supportive environment and investment in team growth ensure everyone feels empowered. Join our diverse team driving healthcare innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core functions, but not limited to:
Develop and manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined
by practice policy and local and national guidance.
Develop and manage the medicines management team, including delivery of training, in order
to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.
Attend allocated site visits punctually to meet contractual obligations.
Perform audits, including prescription chart screening for clinical appropriateness.
Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and all relevant staff, while becoming
familiar with the site's relevant policies and procedures
Undertake medicines management audits on-site to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
Work with multiple tools and softwares provided by the ICB and optimise digital utilisation.
Work alongside other Health Care Professionals to provide specialist information and advice,
ensuring services are patient-centred and delivered in a manner that meets the needs of
patients and other stakeholders.
Provide clinical training seminars to Health Care Professionals
Involved in driving change, supporting with policy reviews and changes where appropriate.
Maintain registration, as a pharmacist, with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and to act in
accordance with the code of ethics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core functions, but not limited to:
Develop and manage a medicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined
by practice policy and local and national guidance.
Develop and manage the medicines management team, including delivery of training, in order
to maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.
Attend allocated site visits punctually to meet contractual obligations.
Perform audits, including prescription chart screening for clinical appropriateness.
Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and all relevant staff, while becoming
familiar with the site's relevant policies and procedures
Undertake medicines management audits on-site to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
Work with multiple tools and softwares provided by the ICB and optimise digital utilisation.
Work alongside other Health Care Professionals to provide specialist information and advice,
ensuring services are patient-centred and delivered in a manner that meets the needs of
patients and other stakeholders.
Provide clinical training seminars to Health Care Professionals
Involved in driving change, supporting with policy reviews and changes where appropriate.
Maintain registration, as a pharmacist, with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and to act in
accordance with the code of ethics.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, plan and manage time.
- Excellent attention to detail, including proof reading skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Commitment to learn and develop clinical knowledge
- Basic IT skills in Microsoft programmes e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (if English not first language, literacy and maths test may be required at interview).
- Aspiration to achieve clinical excellence
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy, MPharm, B.Sc. or BPharm or equivalent at time of qualification.
- GPhC Registered.
- Independent Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and
- Performance and their implications for practice.
- Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in General Practice.
- Experience navigating and working on Emis web.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative, plan and manage time.
- Excellent attention to detail, including proof reading skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Commitment to learn and develop clinical knowledge
- Basic IT skills in Microsoft programmes e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (if English not first language, literacy and maths test may be required at interview).
- Aspiration to achieve clinical excellence
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy, MPharm, B.Sc. or BPharm or equivalent at time of qualification.
- GPhC Registered.
- Independent Prescriber
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and
- Performance and their implications for practice.
- Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in General Practice.
- Experience navigating and working on Emis web.
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).
