About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist looking to develop your career within a progressive and supportive primary care team?
The Old School Surgery is seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You will join a large, valued and supportive clinical pharmacy team (6 Pharmacists and 2 Pharmacy Technicians) based solely at Old School Surgery and play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, long-term condition management and prescribing quality improvement, working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, care coordinators and other allied health professionals to improve outcomes for our population of over 32,000 patients.
This is ideally a full-time position, across 4 or 5 days, but consideration will be given to excellent candidates who may prefer slightly fewer hours.
This is an exciting opportunity to work autonomously whilst benefiting from the support of an experienced clinical team committed to innovation, education and workforce wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care and demonstrate safe clinical decision-making within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will:
Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with complex and long-term conditions.Provide medicines optimisation support to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm.Manage repeat prescribing processes and support safe prescribing systems.Support the management of long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required.Implement medicines safety alerts, national guidance, NICE recommendations and local formulary changes.Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.Provide education and medicines advice to clinicians, practice staff and patients.Contribute to public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health promotion activities.Why Join Us?
At The Old School Surgery, we believe excellent patient care starts with a supported and engaged workforce. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and provide opportunities to develop your clinical expertise within an organisation that genuinely values teamwork, wellbeing and professional growth.
About us
The Old School Surgery is a large, innovative and forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care whilst supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff.
We offer:
Competitive salary.Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements where possible.Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.Regular Lunch & Learn educational sessions.Access to our in-house Wellbeing Team and Mental Health First Aiders.Newly refurbished staff facilities including free fresh-ground coffee, fruit and snacks.Cycle to Work Scheme.An amazing bean to cup coffee machineFree, fresh fruit and milk, chilled mineral water and biscuits provided every daySecure bike storage and shower facilities.Regular wellbeing initiatives, yoga sessions and social events.Beautiful outdoor terrace and staff social spaces.Opportunities for professional development and postgraduate learning.Supportive multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Care Coordinators, Physiotherapists and an experienced administrative team.We are proud of our positive culture, strong team ethos and commitment to staff wellbeing. If you enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a real difference to patients, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide expert pharmaceutical care and demonstrate safe clinical decision-making within general practice. Working within your professional competence and scope of practice, you will:
Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with complex and long-term conditions.
Provide medicines optimisation support to improve patient outcomes and reduce medicines-related harm.
Manage repeat prescribing processes and support safe prescribing systems.
Support the management of long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required.
Implement medicines safety alerts, national guidance, NICE recommendations and local formulary changes.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
Provide education and medicines advice to clinicians, practice staff and patients.
Contribute to public health initiatives, including vaccination campaigns and health promotion activities.
Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, secondary care colleagues and wider healthcare teams to ensure continuity of patient care.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Minimum of two years post-registration pharmacy experience. Excellent clinical knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation. Experience of patient consultation and medication review. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good IT and clinical system skills. Ability to analyse clinical information and make evidence-based recommendations.
Desirable
Previous experience working within primary care or general practice.
Qualifications Essential
MPharm degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification. Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Desirable
Hold or be willing to work towards Independent Prescriber qualification. Clinical Diploma or postgraduate qualification. Have completed or be willing to complete the CPPE PCPEP pathway.
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 The Old School Surgery
Address Manor Road
Fishponds
Bristol
BS16 2JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oldschoolsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)