Independent Prescribing Pharmacist

Location: Onsite, East Kennet, Wiltshire

Hours: 37.5

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like-minded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an onsite IP Clinical Pharmacist, to work full time for East Kennet. This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

The Role:

• As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Help resolve medication-related queries.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

Main duties of the job:

• Resolve medication-related queries.
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs.
• Face to Face medication reviews.
• Help to utilise skill mix.
• Ensure better access to healthcare.
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries.
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge.
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice.
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients.
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication.
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention.
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream.
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care.
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• Experience with EMIS or System 1.
• Desirable to already be on CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake; if you have extensive experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist an exemption route can be sourced.
• Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits for employees:

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid.
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required).
• Sick pay (In line with company policy).
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services: confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts.
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available.
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader.
• Flexibility.
• Pension scheme.

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.