Job Summary
Firstly, we are prepared to wait for the right candidate. Is that you?
We offer flexibility in working hours, patterns and remuneration and the pay scale will start at Band 8A.
We offer additional benefits such as paid-for private health cover, day off for birthdays and employee of the month/year schemes (recognition and rewards).
We will wait for the right candidate and we welcome informal practice visits and chats (can be arranged remotely if required). Please email alison.johnson16@nhs.net to arrange.
We have 16 GPs, 4 ANPs, 7 PNs, 6‑8 GP trainees, 3 HCAs and a large, highly performing management team. There are specialisms in GP Training, Diabetes and metabolic medicine, COPD/Asthma, palliative care and women’s health.
The pharmacy team comprises 2 pharmacists, 3 pharmacy technicians and a team of medicine coordinators.
Riverside Health Partnership seeks a part‑time/full‑time, motivated committed prescribing pharmacist to work with our excellent team of pharmacists, pharmacy techs and medicine coordinators.
We highly value emotional intelligence, good team working skills, flexibility and professionalism apart from clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
There is a focus to develop the team and our medicines management services further with more patient‑facing clinics and pharmacist‑led management of chronic disease, medicines optimisation and managing polypharmacy and appropriate pragmatic prescribing in the elderly amongst other initiatives.
Guidance and support for the pharmacy and medicines management team to deal with prescriptions/medicine/prescribing queries is core. The role has a high degree of autonomy.
To work with the GP prescribing lead in the practice and support with achieving efficient and effective prescribing activities.
Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in a patient‑facing role, to provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. Ensuring that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes.
About us
Riverside Health Partnership is a very friendly, supportive and well‑run, 4‑site training practice of over 24,000 patients based in Bassetlaw. The primary site is Retford, a North Notts market town, by the A1 with other sites at Misterton and Gringley (bordering SE Lincs and S Yorks) and Harworth (ex‑mining town off the A1 nr Doncaster).
We are well within the driving distance of Newark, Lincoln, Doncaster, Mansfield, Rotherham and Sheffield.
Only 80 mins on mainline to London. Good schooling, affordable housing and an abundance of countryside pursuits.
Job responsibilities
To consult patients face‑to‑face or remotely, to perform effective medication reviews, promote primary prevention and enhance management of chronic diseases under practice protocols and NICE guidance.
Work with other initiatives including safe prescribing in cohorts such as the frail elderly and those with polypharmacy and opportunities for appropriate deprescribing.
To provide guidance to the pharmacy and medicines management team.
Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in a patient‑facing role, to provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. Ensuring that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Qualified prescriber
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, in acute hospital.
- Postgraduate clinical qualification and/or significant relevant clinical experience to demonstrate similar level of knowledge
- Experience of working with the public.
- Experience of being responsible and accountable for own professional actions, working independently within professional and organisational boundaries and being responsible for the actions of others within their area of responsibility
Desirable
- Completed Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) Clinical Pharmacist 18‑month training pathway.
- Experience of working within primary care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Prescribing Gp Practice-Based Pharmacist employer: Riverside Health Partnership
Riverside Health Partnership is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, emotional intelligence, and flexible working hours, we create a supportive environment where pharmacists can thrive while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Our commitment to professional development and competitive remuneration ensures that our employees feel valued and empowered in their roles.
Contact Details:
Riverside Health Partnership Recruitment Team
