Job summaryThe
post holder is an experienced pharmacist who, acting within their professional
competency, will provide clinical and pharmacological care to facilitate safe,
effective, rational and cost-effective prescribing. They
will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients
within the general practice. They will
work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet
the needs of patients and to support the delivery of policy and
procedures. It will be
necessary to have knowledge of current Primary Care contracts, e.g. The Quality
and Outcomes Framework, GMS contract and locally commissioned ICB contracts as
this is a vital element of the post. It is
envisaged that the role will include the mentoring and management of our
Pharmacy Technician within in the practice and working collaboratively with
other pharmacists and technicians within the Primary Care Network.Additionally,
the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any
further training required to ensure appropriate role development.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will
provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription
and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system,
deal with acute prescription requests, medicine reconciliation on transfer of
care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical
medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of the
patients.The post-holder will
provide clinical leadership on Structured Medication Reviews, Medicines
Optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and
outcomes framework and enhanced services.The post-holder will take
responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the surgery and
undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with
complex polypharmacy.The post-holder will
ensure that the practices liaise with community and hospital pharmacy to help
utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare
and help manage workload.About usCome
and join our high achieving QOF, very friendly GP training practice with a list
size of approximately 8,000. Supported by 2 GP partners, 2 Salaried GP, 3
highly skilled and experienced Nurse practitioners, 1 Advanced Practitioner, 2
Practice nurse, 2 HCAs and in-house Prescribing technician, along with our very
experienced and supportive admin and reception team.DetailsDate posted09 October 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference numberA Job locationsCleveleys Health CentreKelso AvenueThornton-cleveleysLancashireFY5 3LFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe
post holder is an experienced pharmacist who, acting within their professional
competency, will provide clinical and pharmacological care to facilitate safe,
effective, rational and cost-effective prescribing. They
will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients
within the general practice. They will
work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet
the needs of patients and to support the delivery of policy and
procedures. It will be
necessary to have knowledge of current Primary Care contracts, e.g. The Quality
and Outcomes Framework, GMS contract and locally commissioned ICB contracts as
this is a vital element of the post. It is
envisaged that the role will include the mentoring and management of our
Pharmacy Technician within in the practice and working collaboratively with
other pharmacists and technicians within the Primary Care Network.Additionally,
the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any
further training required to ensure appropriate role development. Professional Responsibilities:
Assist
GPs to help deliver effective implementation of medicines management for
patients
Contribute
to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the Practice.
Use
of computer for monitoring, recording, recall and management of all patient
information - (Practice uses EMIS Web)
Aid
the Practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of
medicine management services.
Formulate
reports as required for the Practice Management and/or GP Partners.
Support
the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the
Practice team.
Encourage
the development of integrated services within primary care to include
integrated Practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.
Engage
in continuous professional development and promote this with other members of
the team.
Recognise
the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health Care
team.
Participate
in an annual appraisal.Clinical Administration
Medication
queries and acute requests
Support
the practice medicines management team with medicines reconciliation
Signposting
Authorising
repeat prescriptions
Medicines
information
Interpreting
pathology
Signing
prescriptions Clinical Delivery
Clinical
medication reviews
Polypharmacy
reviews
Home
visits
Care
home support
Care
planning
Triage
Support
the Practice Nursing team with Long-term condition management Leadership and
Integration
Leading
on medicines management
Integration
with community pharmacy
Integration
with hospital pharmacy
Leading
on QOF domains, Local Enhanced Services & Medicines Optimisation where
appropriatePractice Process and Performance
Best
practice prescription management
QOF
optimisation and prevalence finding
CQC
support
Local
incentive scheme support
Clinical
audits
Education
and training of staffPrescription Management
Review,
manage and implement any appropriate changes to the practice repeat prescribing
policy
Manage
the repeat prescribing reauthorization process by reviewing medications
reaching review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber in
collaboration with the general practitioners
Ensure
implementation of the practice high risk drug monitoring process ensuring
patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests when requiredMedicines reconciliation
(with support from the practice medicines management team)
To
reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and
care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and
highlighting any concerns to the GP who is the patients usual doctor.
Work
with community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medication they need
post discharge
Ensure
a post discharge medication care plan is in place including any dose titration
or follow up testsMedication review and
Long Term Condition management
Undertake
clinical medication reviews with patients with multi-morbidity and polypharmacy
and implement clinically indicated prescribing changes as an independent
prescriber, working to protocols agreed with the partnership.
Visit
housebound or vulnerable patients to undertake clinical medication reviews,
attending multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
To
prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current
legislative framework and within own scope of clinical competence.
When
seeing patients for medication advice, provide safe, evidence-based,
cost-effective, individualised patient care.
Offer
a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate
an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
Promote
health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education,
screening and therapeutic communication skills.Acute/minor illness and
patient medicine queries
Provide
patient facing appointments and telephone support for those with questions,
queries and concerns about their medicines
Answer
all medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff and other
healthcare teams(e.g. Community nurses and pharmacy)Quality improvement,
training and development
Identify
and act upon national and local policy and guidance that effects patient safety
through the use of medicines including MRHA alerts, product withdrawal and
emerging evidence from clinical trials
Work
with practice teams and patients to implement NICE guidelines
Increase
quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA
cycles
Work
with ICB medicines optimisation team to deliver local objectives
Ensure
the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
Provide
education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicine
optimisation Research,
Audit and Quality
Undertake
audits as requested by the ICB and encourage the
development of a Practice audit strategy and action plan for Primary Care.
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Contribute
to the provision of equitable, high quality services for patients in the
locality.
Help
support the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.
Maintain
an interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate
information to health professionals if asked to do so.
Ensure
all care is evidence based using up to date validated resources.
Contribute
to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical
practice.
Contribute
to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team suggestions on
ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work
effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively
manage own time, workload and resourcesCommunication:The
post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within
the team and will strive to:
Communicate
effectively with other team members
Lead the monthly Prescribing meeting, contribute to and
attend other Practice meetings as necessary.
Communicate
effectively with patients and carers
Recognise
peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglyContribution
to the Implementation of ServicesThe post-holder will:
Apply
Practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss
with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will
affect own work
Participate
in audit where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe
post holder is an experienced pharmacist who, acting within their professional
competency, will provide clinical and pharmacological care to facilitate safe,
effective, rational and cost-effective prescribing. They
will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients
within the general practice. They will
work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet
the needs of patients and to support the delivery of policy and
procedures. It will be
necessary to have knowledge of current Primary Care contracts, e.g. The Quality
and Outcomes Framework, GMS contract and locally commissioned ICB contracts as
this is a vital element of the post. It is
envisaged that the role will include the mentoring and management of our
Pharmacy Technician within in the practice and working collaboratively with
other pharmacists and technicians within the Primary Care Network.Additionally,
the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any
further training required to ensure appropriate role development. Professional Responsibilities:
Assist
GPs to help deliver effective implementation of medicines management for
patients
Contribute
to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the Practice.
Use
of computer for monitoring, recording, recall and management of all patient
information - (Practice uses EMIS Web)
Aid
the Practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of
medicine management services.
Formulate
reports as required for the Practice Management and/or GP Partners.
Support
the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the
Practice team.
Encourage
the development of integrated services within primary care to include
integrated Practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.
Engage
in continuous professional development and promote this with other members of
the team.
Recognise
the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health Care
team.
Participate
in an annual appraisal.Clinical Administration
Medication
queries and acute requests
Support
the practice medicines management team with medicines reconciliation
Signposting
Authorising
repeat prescriptions
Medicines
information
Interpreting
pathology
Signing
prescriptions Clinical Delivery
Clinical
medication reviews
Polypharmacy
reviews
Home
visits
Care
home support
Care
planning
Triage
Support
the Practice Nursing team with Long-term condition management Leadership and
Integration
Leading
on medicines management
Integration
with community pharmacy
Integration
with hospital pharmacy
Leading
on QOF domains, Local Enhanced Services & Medicines Optimisation where
appropriatePractice Process and Performance
Best
practice prescription management
QOF
optimisation and prevalence finding
CQC
support
Local
incentive scheme support
Clinical
audits
Education
and training of staffPrescription Management
Review,
manage and implement any appropriate changes to the practice repeat prescribing
policy
Manage
the repeat prescribing reauthorization process by reviewing medications
reaching review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber in
collaboration with the general practitioners
Ensure
implementation of the practice high risk drug monitoring process ensuring
patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests when requiredMedicines reconciliation
(with support from the practice medicines management team)
To
reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and
care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and
highlighting any concerns to the GP who is the patients usual doctor.
Work
with community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medication they need
post discharge
Ensure
a post discharge medication care plan is in place including any dose titration
or follow up testsMedication review and
Long Term Condition management
Undertake
clinical medication reviews with patients with multi-morbidity and polypharmacy
and implement clinically indicated prescribing changes as an independent
prescriber, working to protocols agreed with the partnership.
Visit
housebound or vulnerable patients to undertake clinical medication reviews,
attending multidisciplinary team meetings as required.
To
prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current
legislative framework and within own scope of clinical competence.
When
seeing patients for medication advice, provide safe, evidence-based,
cost-effective, individualised patient care.
Offer
a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate
an on-going plan of care/support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care.
Promote
health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education,
screening and therapeutic communication skills.Acute/minor illness and
patient medicine queries
Provide
patient facing appointments and telephone support for those with questions,
queries and concerns about their medicines
Answer
all medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff and other
healthcare teams(e.g. Community nurses and pharmacy)Quality improvement,
training and development
Identify
and act upon national and local policy and guidance that effects patient safety
through the use of medicines including MRHA alerts, product withdrawal and
emerging evidence from clinical trials
Work
with practice teams and patients to implement NICE guidelines
Increase
quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA
cycles
Work
with ICB medicines optimisation team to deliver local objectives
Ensure
the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
Provide
education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicine
optimisation Research,
Audit and Quality
Undertake
audits as requested by the ICB and encourage the
development of a Practice audit strategy and action plan for Primary Care.
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Contribute
to the provision of equitable, high quality services for patients in the
locality.
Help
support the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.
Maintain
an interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate
information to health professionals if asked to do so.
Ensure
all care is evidence based using up to date validated resources.
Contribute
to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical
practice.
Contribute
to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team suggestions on
ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
Work
effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
Effectively
manage own time, workload and resourcesCommunication:The
post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within
the team and will strive to:
Communicate
effectively with other team members
Lead the monthly Prescribing meeting, contribute to and
attend other Practice meetings as necessary.
Communicate
effectively with patients and carers
Recognise
peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglyContribution
to the Implementation of ServicesThe post-holder will:
Apply
Practice policies, standards and guidance
Discuss
with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will
affect own work
Participate
in audit where appropriatePerson Specification
Personal Qualities
EssentialPolite and confidentFlexible and cooperativeMotivated, forward thinkerProblem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as requiredCommitment to ongoing professional developmentEffectively utilises resourcesPunctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Skills
EssentialExcellent communication skills (written and oral)Strong IT skillsClear, polite telephone mannerCompetent in the use of Office and OutlookAble to obtain, analyse and interpret complex informationEffective time management (Planning & Organising)Ability to work as a team member and autonomouslyExcellent interpersonal skillsProblem solving & analytical skillsAbility to follow clinical policy and procedureExperience with audit and able to lead audit programmesExperience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
EssentialMasters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilIndependent prescriber qualificationDesirableMinor Ailments certificationMedicines Management Qualification
Personal Qualities
EssentialPolite and confidentFlexible and cooperativeMotivated, forward thinkerProblem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as requiredCommitment to ongoing professional developmentEffectively utilises resourcesPunctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Experience
EssentialMinimum of 2 years post qualification experienceExperience of managing pharmacy services in primary care Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS webBroad knowledge of General Practice
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
EssentialPolite and confidentFlexible and cooperativeMotivated, forward thinkerProblem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as requiredCommitment to ongoing professional developmentEffectively utilises resourcesPunctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Skills
EssentialExcellent communication skills (written and oral)Strong IT skillsClear, polite telephone mannerCompetent in the use of Office and OutlookAble to obtain, analyse and interpret complex informationEffective time management (Planning & Organising)Ability to work as a team member and autonomouslyExcellent interpersonal skillsProblem solving & analytical skillsAbility to follow clinical policy and procedureExperience with audit and able to lead audit programmesExperience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
EssentialMasters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilIndependent prescriber qualificationDesirableMinor Ailments certificationMedicines Management Qualification
Personal Qualities
EssentialPolite and confidentFlexible and cooperativeMotivated, forward thinkerProblem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as requiredCommitment to ongoing professional developmentEffectively utilises resourcesPunctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Experience
EssentialMinimum of 2 years post qualification experienceExperience of managing pharmacy services in primary care Experience using clinical systems such as EMIS webBroad knowledge of General PracticeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameThe Crescent SurgeryAddressCleveleys Health CentreKelso AvenueThornton-cleveleysLancashireFY5 3LFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Crescent SurgeryAddressCleveleys Health CentreKelso AvenueThornton-cleveleysLancashireFY5 3LFUnited KingdomEmployer's website
GP Practice Pharmacist NMP in Preston employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
