The Clinical Pharmacist acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice within the wider PCN.
They will improve patients' health outcome and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicine information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.
As part of their employment, the post-holder will achieve qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.
The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the Clinical Pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Consultations and Independent Prescribing
Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and remote patientconsultations.
Assessing patients, identifying clinical needs andproviding appropriate treatment and advice.
Independently prescribing acute and repeat medicationwithin your professional competence.
Managing medication-related queries and providingclinical advice to patients and colleagues.
Receiving referrals from GPs, clinical triage servicesand other healthcare professionals.
About us
Well Street Surgery has a friendly, welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team serving a diverse patient population of over 13,000 patients in Hackney. As an established training practice, we have a strong emphasis on learning, professional development and collaborative working.
Our team includes 13 GPs, physiotherapists, a Physician Associate, Women's Health Nurse, experienced senior nursing team, Clinical Pharmacist, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and a wider range of healthcare professionals.
We are supported by a dedicated and hardworking administrative and reception team, with secretarial support to assist with referrals and clinical administration, allowing our clinicians to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and encouraged to develop their skills.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Consultations and Independent Prescribing
Undertaking face-to-face, telephone and remote patient consultations.
Assessing patients, identifying clinical needs and providing appropriate treatment and advice.
Independently prescribing acute and repeat medication within your professional competence.
Managing medication-related queries and providing clinical advice to patients and colleagues.
Receiving referrals from GPs, clinical triage services and other healthcare professionals.
Medicines Optimisation and Medication Reviews
Undertaking structured medication reviews to ensure safe, effective and appropriate prescribing.
Reviewing complex medication regimes, particularly for elderly patients, patients with frailty, polypharmacy and multiple long-term conditions.
Identifying potential drug interactions, side effects and inappropriate prescribing.
Supporting patients to understand and manage their medication effectively.
Reviewing medication for newly registered patients and following hospital discharge.
Long-Term Condition Management
Supporting the clinical management of patients with long-term conditions, including asthma, COPD, hypertension and other conditions within your competence.
Delivering medication reviews and clinical consultations.
Supporting patients with complex medication requirements, including care home residents.
Undertaking home visits where clinically appropriate.
Helping to prevent avoidable hospital admissions through proactive medication management.
Prescribing Safety and Clinical Governance
Monitoring patients prescribed high-risk medication, including anticoagulants, anticonvulsants and DMARDs.
Ensuring appropriate medication monitoring, recalls and follow-up systems are maintained.
Promoting safe, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing.
Supporting antimicrobial stewardship and adherence to NICE guidance and local formularies.
Contributing to clinical audits, prescribing reviews, QOF and quality improvement initiatives.
Identifying and reporting prescribing incidents and contributing to learning and service improvements.
Teamwork, Leadership and Service Development
Acting as a clinical point of contact for medicines-related matters.
Providing advice, guidance and education to GPs, nurses and wider practice staff.
Working collaboratively with community pharmacists, hospital teams and other healthcare professionals.
Supporting repeat prescribing processes and improving medicines management systems.
Contributing to enhanced services and wider practice initiatives.
Keeping up to date with clinical developments, prescribing guidance and best practice.
Qualifications
- 1. GPhC Registration Must hold current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist.
- 2. Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or an equivalent recognised pharmacy qualification.
- 3. Independent Prescribing Qualification Must hold a recognised Independent Prescribing qualification.
- 4. Clinical Pharmacy Experience Experience in medicines optimisation, medication reviews and clinical decision-making.
- 5. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintaining clinical competence.
- Experience working within a GP practice or Primary Care Network (PCN).
- Experience managing long-term conditions.
- Experience undertaking structured medication reviews.
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and local prescribing formularies.
- Experience working with care homes and patients with complex medication needs.
- Membership or working towards membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
- Additional qualifications in clinical pharmacy, prescribing or medicines management.
