About this role
Job summary
If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career within a progressive and supportive GP Practice, we would love to hear from you.
You will become a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, working alongside GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative environment where your knowledge, skills and contribution are recognised.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist who shares our commitment to high-quality patient care and wants to be part of our continued growth and development.
This is an excellent opportunity to use your clinical knowledge and prescribing expertise to support the safe and effective use of medicines, improve patient outcomes and contribute to the ongoing development of our clinical services.
We welcome applications from pharmacists with relevant clinical experience; previous GP or primary care experience is desirable but not essential.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from individuals who require UK visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team providing pharmaceutical expertise and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines.
Responsibilities will include
- Undertaking structured medication reviews and supporting medicines optimisation.
- Reviewing medication for patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs.
- Providing medicines-related advice to patients and clinical colleagues.
- Prescribing medication within professional competence and scope of practice.
- Supporting the management of repeat prescriptions and medication requests.
- Undertaking medication reconciliation following hospital discharge and other transitions of care.
- Identifying and addressing prescribing issues, potential drug interactions and medication safety concerns.
- Supporting the implementation of national and local prescribing guidance.
- Providing patient education and advice to promote the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Reviewing medication-related queries and arranging appropriate clinical follow-up.
- Contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and medicines safety projects.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with professional standards and practice protocols.
- Participating in clinical educational meetings, peer review and ongoing professional development.
About us
We are a progressive and expanding GP Practice, providing primary care services to over 42,000 patients in Bridlington and surrounding areas. As our organisation continues to grow, we are developing our clinical services and investing in the skills and expertise of our workforce to meet the needs of our diverse patient population.
Our pharmacy team plays an increasingly important role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care. We recognise the valuable contribution pharmacists make to medicines optimisation, prescribing safety and improving patient outcomes.
We are now looking to welcome a Clinical Pharmacist to our growing team, offering an exciting opportunity to develop our pharmacy services, work collaboratively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and make a meaningful contribution to patient care.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive organisation where teamwork, professional development and continuous improvement are encouraged.
Our diverse clinical and admin team operates with a mixture of fresh staff bringing new ideas and approaches mixed with long standing staff who bring a wealth of experience and unrivalled dedication to the practice.
We welcome informal visits, if you are interested, please contact Gillian Cawkill HR Manager [email protected]
Working Hours
The Practice's opening hours are Monday to Friday: 08:00 to18:30 and Saturday: 09:00 to17:00 (Enhanced Access Service)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities.
Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities.
Through structured medication reviews, support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.
Receive and resolve medicines queries from patients and other staff.
Improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education, to improve performance against NICE standards and clinical and prescribing guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescribing qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a pharmacist within a clinical setting.
- Experience providing medication advice and supporting the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Experience undertaking medication reviews or managing medication-related queries.
- Experience working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within General Practice or Primary Care.
- Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs).
- Experience supporting patients with long-term conditions.
- Experience contributing to clinical audits and medicines optimisation initiatives.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation and medication safety.
- Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety and risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant medicines management guidance and professional standards.
- Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands.
- Good organisational and IT skills.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
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
Drs Reddy & Nunn
Address
The Medical Centre
Station Avenue
Bridlington
East Riding of Yorkshire
YO16 4LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.drsreddyandnunn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)