Job summary
This is an exciting role in General Practice combining patient-facing, analytical and administrative elements of work.
You will be well supported by our friendly and helpful multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Physicians Associate, clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an extra clinical pharmacist to join our existing pharmacy team to help deliver our medicines optimisation goals. The role will be challenging and varied.
About us
Holland house surgery is situated within the village of Lytham and Freckleton, it is a well established practice with a dedicated team committed to providing high quality care to their local community.
Holland House Surgery is a Parkrun Practice and is signed up to the RCGP Active Practice Charter to promote physical health both at work and at home for staff and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting role in General Practice combining patient-facing, analytical and administrative elements of work
The successful applicant will be working in a large coastal practice which is forward thinking and dynamic. Holland House serves a population of around 11,000 patients in the beautiful and thriving town of Lytham.
You will be well supported by our friendly and helpful multidisciplinary team consisting of GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, Physicians Associate, clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician.
We are looking for an extra clinical pharmacist to join our existing pharmacy team to help deliver our medicines optimisation goals. The role will be challenging and varied and will include
1. Conducting face-to-face and remote medication reviews with patients
2. Answering medication related queries from patients and other clinicians
3. Optimising medicines to manage chronic diseases
4. Managing acute medication requests
5. Medicines reconciliation
6. Audit work
7. Liaising with our established PCN pharmacy team
You will be supported in terms of learning and professional development through regular practice team meetings on a variety of topics. Although an existing prescribing qualification is desirable, support to achieve this would be provided.
There is flexibility to develop the role according to your skills, experience and interests in line with the needs of our practice and patients.
Holland House Surgery is a Parkrun Practice and is signed up to the RCGP Active Practice Charter to promote physical health both at work and at home for staff and patients.
Previous applicant's need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
9. Commitment to fulfil annual revalidation requirements
10. Good clinical pharmacy knowledge
11. Self-motivated and proactive
12. Prescribing qualification or committed to working towards this
Desirable
13. Experience of working in a GP Practice
14. Clinical Diploma or further post-graduate qualifications or similar experience
15. Familiar with GP Clinical systems including EMIS Web