About this role
Job summary
Ongar Health Centre is looking for a motivated and experienced clinical pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive team.
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities will include:
Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services to patients Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines reconciliation Act as an independent prescriber to manage & optimise patient treatment plans Support safe, cost-effective prescribing in line with local and national guidance Manage long-term conditions and contribute to chronic disease management Respond to medication queries from patients and clinical staff Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider practice team Support quality improvement and prescribing audit initiatives
About us
Ongar Health Centre is busy training practice yet friendly dispensing practice, serving a patient population of 12,700 and operating from purpose built premises.
Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, we can offer the following benefits:
Supportive and friendly environment Flexible working hours Peer support We use SystmOne clinical system and are rated Good with CQC.
Recruitment documentation is also available in large font.
Job description Job responsibilities
For any questions regarding the role, please contact Joe Barford Operations Manager at [email protected]
Person Specification
The successful candidate must be able to undertake a range duties to support the multidisciplinary team, be able to work as part of a team, have the ability to organise and prioritise their own workload on a day-to-day basis. Essential
An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing Experience and awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice Excellent communication skills with a clear and polite telephone manner Work in a polite, confidential, and discreet manner, respecting patients at all times Confident to work as part of a team and be able to think on your feet independently Strong IT and administration skills Previous experience of SystmOne clinical system is desirable but not essential as training will be given
Qualifications Essential
GPhC registered pharmacist Hold the GPhC independent prescribing qualification
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 Primary Care Careers
Address Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre
57 Fyfield Road
Ongar
Essex
CM5 0AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)