We are seeking an Onsite IP Clinical Pharmacist to work full-time within our Swinton PCN in Salford. This role is ideal for a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist-IP who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients while adhering to safety guidelines.
Full-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.
Main Duties
As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist-IP, you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.
About Us
The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organisation that provides 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 value a culture of positivity, transparency, and excellence.
Job Description
* Resolve medication-related queries
* Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
* Face-to-Face medication reviews
* Help to utilise skill mix
* Improve patient outcomes
* 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
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 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