About this role
Job summary
Job description:OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber to join our GP surgery at Addison Road Medical Practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring optimal patient care through the safe and effective use of medications. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Main ResponsibilitiesKey duties will include:
Prescribing, online, F2F and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice.
Prescribing, online, F2F and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice. Delivering safe, clinical decisions and expert care as well as working collaboratively with all team members of a multi professional team and driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.
Main duties of the job
Same-Day Demand Management
Work within our Triage Hub to assess and manage same-day patient requests, ensuring safe and effective prescribing
Use clinical expertise to support and streamline workload
Providing administrative support in managing administrative related demand
Structured Medication Reviews
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews
Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences
Long-Term Condition Management
Manage own case load, running long-term condition clinics, within professional scope which could include but is not limited to hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and COPD. Optimising medication in line with guidance and ensuring appropriate follow up
Collaborate with the wider clinical team to provide proactive, patient-centred care
Risk Stratification
Responsibility for management of risk stratification tools on behalf of the practice using Eclipse Live where necessary as well as other digital tools such as Ardens and Primary Care IT
Repeat prescribing
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process
Support the practices vision of working towards a fully managed pharmacist service delivery for repeat prescribing
Signing prescriptions within professional scope
About us
Addison Road Medical Practice (ARMP) is a large teaching practice based in a purpose-built building in Walthamstow, North East London (NEL). The practice serves 18 000 patients and is part of a wider group of 7 GP Practices spread across NEL and SEL serving 75000 residents. The practice employs GPs, Salaried Doctors, 1 Lead Nurse, 2 part time nurses and 2 HCAs as well as a host of other Allied Health Professionals as part of a diverse multidisciplinary workforce skills mix. The organisation is an at scale primary care provider leveraging scale, technology and high performing teams to deliver high quality and accessible primary care for local residents. ARMPs core values arecompassion, quality, integrity, respect, trust, accountabilityandfun.
The organisation prioritises career devolvement and staff wellbeing for its 150+ staff members and is committed to supporting the education, training and development of its clinical workforce to ensure sustainability. Having a dedicated approach to always improving the service we offer and to lead in best practice is a key priority for ARMP. The successful candidate can be involved in shaping this future vision with the opportunity to grow in your interests and passions as the organisation continues to grow.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber to join our GP surgery at Addison Road Medical Practice. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring optimal patient care through the safe and effective use of medications. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. Main Responsibilities
Key duties will include:
Prescribing, online, F2F and telephone clinical triage, management of minor illness and LTC advice. Delivering safe, clinical decisions and expert care as well as working collaboratively with all team members of a multi professional team and driving innovation, modernisation and high levels of staff and patient satisfaction.The Ideal Candidate:
Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Independent prescribing qualification desirable Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role. Previous general practice experience is a requirement Previous experience in Triage is desirableThis role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth within a supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services.What we can offer you as a Pharmacist:
Annual salary of up to £70,000 depending on qualifications and experience. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata. in house CPD training sessions tailored to meet your needs. A dedicated Lead Pharmacist to support your journey of learning and supervision a Supportive Team of Doctors to support your learning and supervisionif you have any specific questions feel free to email the Leads, [email protected] or [email protected]
Schedule:
Monday to FridayJob Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension On-site parkingWillingness to travel:
100% (required)Work Location: In person
Ability to commute/relocate:
London E17 9LY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:
GP surgery: 1 year (required)Willingness to travel:
100% (required)Work Location: In person
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous general practice experience is a requirement Previous experience in Triage is desirable
Qualifications Essential
Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
Independent prescribing qualification desirable Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role.
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 Addison Road Medical Practice
Address Comely Bank Clinic
46 Ravenswood Rd
Walthamstow
London
E17 9LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.addisonroadmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)