About this role
Job summary
Role PurposeTo deliver safe, effective and economical use of medicines by independently providing dispensing, clinical screening, and patient-facing pharmaceutical care. The role is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of core pharmacy services, applying professional judgement to ensure compliance with NHS policies, regulatory requirements and organisational procedures. To contribute to service improvement and multidisciplinary care.
Main duties of the job
Medicines Safety and GovernanceClinical Practice and Prescription ManagementPatient Care and Medicines OptimisationProfessional Practice and DevelopmentService Delivery and Team Coordination
About us
PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Accountabilities
Medicines Safety and Governance
Deliver safe, legal and effective medicines management in line with NHS requirements, organisational policies and local standard operating procedures. Interpret and apply medicines legislation, policies and clinical guidance in routine practice, escalating only high-risk or complex issues. Contribute to maintaining and improving clinical governance and medicines safety processes within the service.
Clinical Practice and Prescription Management
Undertake clinical screening and accuracy checking of prescriptions, using professional judgement to identify and resolve routine issues. Manage day-to-day prescribing queries within scope of practice, liaising with prescribers and escalating where appropriate. Ensure prescriptions are processed safely, efficiently and in line with legal and professional standards.Patient Care and Medicines Optimisation
Provide patient-centred medicines advise, counselling and support to promote safe use, adherence and improved health outcomes. Build effective relationships with patients to support understanding of treatment and address routine concerns. Contribute to medicines optimisation initiatives within the service.Professional Practice and Development
Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council and always uphold professional standards. Work independently within professional competence, seeking guidance for complex or high-risk situations. Engage in continuing professional development and training to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills.Service Delivery and Team Coordination
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, to ensure effective service delivery. Coordinate day-to-day activities within own area of responsibility to maintain service continuity and quality. Support the implementation of service improvements and new ways of working.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Attributes Essential
Works independently and takes accountability for actions within scope of practice. Professional, reliable and committed to high standards of patient safety and care. Collaborative approach with ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
Qualifications Essential
MPharm degree or equivalent accredited pharmacy qualification. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
Evidence of post-registration training or foundation pharmacist development Independent Prescribing qualification.
Skills and knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge of medicines legislation, dispensing processes and safe medicines use. Ability to apply clinical and medicines knowledge within defined protocols, policies and guidelines in routine practice. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide clear advice to patients and colleagues.
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS primary care systems, clinical IT systems or prescribing workflows
Experience Essential
Experience of dispensing and clinically screening prescriptions, including resolving routine queries and applying professional judgement within legal and professional requirements. Experience working within a pharmacy or primary care healthcare setting, contributing to day-to-day service delivery. Experience of liaising with prescribers, patients or other healthcare professionals to support safe and effective medicines use.
Desirable
Experience within NHS primary care, GP practice, PCN or OOH services. Experience of using clinical systems and managing prescribing or medicines-related queries.
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 Principal Medical Limited
Address Banbury Cross Health Centre
South Bar House
6 Oxford Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.principal-medical.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)