About this role
Job summary
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will deliver patient-centered consultations across various modalities.
This full-time role [37.5 hours per week] operates across two Bury Town Centre sites: Rock Healthcare and Knowsley Medical Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake a prescribing role, managing both acute and non-urgent patient care through face-to-face and telephone consultations.
You will be responsible for safe, effective, and cost-efficient prescribing in line with local and national guidelines, while supporting wider clinical and operational activities within the practice.
About us
Rock Healthcare & Knowsley Medical Centre exists to expand family GP services to the whole of the Bury Community, reaching out to everyone.
Rock Healthcare provides state of the art facilities and services through a modern, flexible group of local Doctors and Healthcare Professionals, who have looked after generations of local families.
Knowsley Medical Centre is in an older establishment which we have adapted and is a 10 minute walk from the Rock Healthcare site.
Job description Job responsibilities
Undertake acute and non-urgent clinical consultations, both face-to-face and via telephone.
Carry out same-day acute triage using the clinical system during contracted hours [08:00 to 18:30].
Process Electronic Prescription Service [EPS] requests accurately and efficiently.
Review and action Docman tasks, including hospital letters and other clinical correspondence.
Review pathology and blood test results, taking appropriate clinical action.
Conduct structured medication reviews:- Face-to-face- Via telephone- For housebound patients- For patients in nursing and residential care homesRegularly review prescribing data to ensure clinical appropriateness and cost-effectiveness.
Prescribe in accordance withGMMMG and local prescribing guidelines.
Support clinical audits related to prescribing and medicines management.
Plan and deliver seasonal flu vaccination clinics.
Please see attached job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the GPhC Prescribing qualification [MPharm or equivalent] Training in acute and minor ailments Clinical triage and assessment skills
Experience Essential
Post-qualification experience in patient care within general practice and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience in patient consultations and working alongside GPs. Clinical pharmacy experience in a primary care setting. Strong critical appraisal skills. Up-to-date Safeguarding Level 3 for adults and children. Experience processing blood results, managing Docman (hospital letters, SCAs), conducting medication reviews, and supporting 2-cycle audits.
Desirable
Knowledge of QOF, local enhanced services, and contractual requirements. Experience in clinical research and optimising practice income.
General Essential
Maintain a professional appearance and act as an advocate for the practice. Be flexible and responsive to patient needs. Support medical students and other learners in the practice, including shadowing opportunities.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Conduct medication reviews, administer vaccinations, and triage acute medical issues for adults and children. Undertake audits, present findings in practice meetings, and adhere to GMMC guidelines. Work collaboratively within the practice to optimise income and maintain a positive workplace environment. Use initiative while functioning effectively as part of the wider primary care team. Liaise with local pharmacies, hospitals, secondary care providers, and the ICB MOT department. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with all practice staff, including the reception team.
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 BARDOC
Address Rock Healthcare - Moorgate PCC
22 Derby Way
Bury
Lancashire
BL9 0NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)