Clinical Pharmacist in Reading

We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist who is keen to develop their skills in primary care as part of our pharmacy team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with Senior pharmacists, GPs and pharmacy technicians while developing expertise in medicines optimisation, long-term condition management and prescribing safety.

As an accredited learning environment with over 5 years experience in developing allied health professionals, we are committed to upskilling our workforce. We offer regular clinical supervision, mentorship and protected learning opportunities. You will be actively supported to develop specialist clinical interests and gain experience across a broad range of clinical areas, including: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, frailty and medicines optimisation. With suitable experience, you will be supported to work towards an independent prescribing qualification.

Joining our team means becoming part of a culture that values innovation, continuous learning and excellence in patient care. You will have the opportunity to influence the future direction of pharmacy services within a thriving and ambitious practice, while helping to tackle health inequalities and support our population to live healthier lives for longer.

Main duties of the job:

• Work with the pharmacy team to support medicines optimisation across the PCN.
• Undertake structured medication reviews.
• Support patients with long-term conditions.
• Participate in prescribing safety initiatives.
• Provide expert medicines advice to patients and colleagues.
• Work closely with Senior Clinical Pharmacists to develop skills in long-term condition management, quality improvement and clinical leadership.
• Support of pharmacy technicians and a dedicated pharmacy administrator.

Key responsibilities include:

• Undertake medication reviews and structured medication reviews.
• Support the management of patients with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and other long-term conditions.
• Support the achievement of QOF and prescribing quality scheme (PQS) targets.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement, including patient safety alerts.
• Participate in pharmacist-led duty clinics, responding to on-the-day medication queries.
• Review high-risk medicines and monitoring requirements.
• Manage complex medication reconciliation post hospital discharge.
• Provide medicines advice to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Work closely with senior clinical pharmacists to develop specialist clinical knowledge.

About us:

Reading Holybrook Primary Care Network (PCN) is a forward-thinking collaboration of 3 GP practices serving communities across Reading and the surrounding area. Together, we work to deliver high quality, accessible primary care and improved health outcomes for a diverse and growing population. Serving more than 35,000 patients, we bring together a multidisciplinary workforce including GPs, allied health professionals, treatment room clinicians, Social Prescribers and Care Co-ordinators to provide joined-up, person-centred care.

As a PCN, we are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and collaborative working. We work closely with our member practices, community services, local authorities and voluntary sector partners to reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and support the long-term health and wellbeing of our population.

Based in Reading, our network offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Whether delivering frontline services or supporting operational excellence, every role within Reading Holybrook PCN plays an important part in improving patient care and shaping the future of primary care.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Essential: GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Understanding of medicines optimisation and prescribing safety principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development.

Desirable:

• Experience working in primary care.
• Completion or undertaking the CPPE PCEP course.
• Experience conducting medication reviews.
• Postgraduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy.
• Experience using EMIS Web and Docman.
• Experience undertaking clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Experience supporting patients with long term conditions.
• Interest in developing a specialist clinical area.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.