Market Cross Surgery, a dispensing GP practice, is recruiting a practice pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy support across the practice. The role centres on structured medication reviews, repeat prescription processing, medicines queries and reviews after hospital discharge. Set within a dispensing practice, it suits a pharmacist with or building primary care experience, working alongside GPs, nurses and dispensary staff. A current GPhC licence to practise is required.
What the job involves
- Conducting structured medication reviews and supporting patients with their medicines
- Reviewing and processing repeat medication requests for safe, appropriate and cost-effective prescribing
- Responding to dispensary and medication-related queries from patients and practice staff
- Providing advice on medicines, side effects, interactions, adherence and appropriate use
- Supporting medicines optimisation, evidence-based prescribing and identifying ways to improve prescribing quality, safety and value
- Supporting the management of high-risk medicines and appropriate monitoring
- Undertaking clinical and prescribing audits and supporting quality improvement initiatives
- Reviewing medication after hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and changes in clinical circumstances
- Supporting the practice with implementation of prescribing guidance and recommendations
- Working with the practice dispensary team to ensure safe and efficient medicines management
- Providing patient education and supporting shared decision-making
- Contributing to clinical governance, patient safety and practice improvement
What's required
Registration & licences
- GPhC registration with a current licence to practise
Experience
- Experience in general practice or primary care, or a clear wish to develop it
Skills & knowledge
- Clinical confidence
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication with patients and colleagues
- Organised and proactive, able to prioritise a varied workload
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and medicines safety
Other
- Comfortable working in a dispensing practice environment
Nice to have
- Previous experience in general practice, primary care or a dispensing environment
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Contact Details:
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