About this role
Job summary
East Kennet Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for a motivated Clinical Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to join our pharmacy team and support patient care at Ramsbury and Wanborough Surgery
This is a permanent role based at Ramsbury and Wanborough Surgery. The preferred working pattern is 22.5 hours per week, although we're open to discussing additional hours for the right candidate
You'll be part of a friendly and supportive PCN team, working alongside GPs, practice teams and other clinicians to support safe prescribing, medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews and care for patients with long term conditions
Salary will depend on experience, skills and prescribing qualification. We'll endeavour to offer a competitive package for the right candidate
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Pharmacist Independent Prescriber will support Ramsbury and Wanborough Surgery as part of East Kennet Primary Care Network, providing practical clinical pharmacy support to patients, GPs and the wider practice team
The role will focus on safe prescribing, medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, long term condition support, medicines reconciliation and responding to medication queries
The postholder will work independently within their professional competence, with support from the wider multidisciplinary team. As an Independent Prescriber, you will prescribe within agreed scope of practice and local guidance
Main duties will include
Carrying out structured medication reviews
Supporting patients with long term conditions
Reviewing and reconciling medicines after hospital discharge
Responding to medication queries from patients and colleagues
Supporting safe and effective repeat prescribing
Providing advice on medicines and prescribing
Contributing to prescribing safety, audit and quality improvement work
Maintaining accurate clinical records
About us
East Kennet PCN is a well established network made up of four GP practices, supporting a patient population of around 38,000 across a beautiful rural part of Wiltshire
Our member practices are Kennet and Avon Medical Partnership, Ramsbury and Wanborough Surgery, Old School Surgery Great Bedwyn and Burbage Surgery
As a rural Primary Care Network, our work is varied, community focused and rooted in the needs of our local population. Our patients include people living in villages, market town communities and more isolated rural settings, which gives the role a strong sense of continuity and purpose
We have a friendly, practical and supportive team culture, with clinicians and non clinical colleagues working closely together to improve care for our local communities. As a Learning Organisation, we value development, shared learning and making good use of the skills across our wider multidisciplinary team
The pharmacy team is an important part of our Network offer, supporting safe prescribing, medicines optimisation and better outcomes for patients. We're looking for someone who will enjoy being part of a team where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed and the work has a clear impact on patients and practices
Job description Job responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist Independent Prescriber will support Ramsbury and Wanborough Surgery as part of East Kennet PCN, providing practical clinical pharmacy support to patients, GPs and the wider practice team
The role will focus on safe prescribing, medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, long term condition support, medicines reconciliation and responding to medication queries
The postholder will work independently within their professional competence, with support from the wider multidisciplinary team. As an Independent Prescriber, they will prescribe within agreed scope of practice and local guidance.
Main duties will include:
Carrying out structured medication reviewsSupporting patients with long term conditionsReviewing and reconciling medicines after hospital dischargeResponding to medication queries from patients and colleaguesSupporting safe and effective repeat prescribingProviding advice on medicines and prescribingContributing to prescribing safety, audit and quality improvement workMaintaining accurate clinical records
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience with working as part of a team and actively supporting patients in various healthcare settings.
Desirable
Experience of working within General Practice setting
Qualifications Essential
GPhC Registered Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
Desirable
Completion of relevant Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) 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 East Kennet Primary Care Network
Address Ramsbury Surgery
Whittonditch Road
Ramsbury
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ramsburyandwanboroughsurgery.com/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)