Job summary An exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative award-winning organisation, integrating the clinical skills of a pharmacist into the general practice/PCN team. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated pharmacists committed to developing their knowledge and skills to improve patient care in general practice. GLGP recruits, employs, trains and supports pharmacists working in General Practice to deliver high quality patient services. We currently deliver Practice/PCN Pharmacist services to a number of General Practices and PCNs across Greater London. We have a reputation for providing pharmacists who are ready to work in general practice by preparing and training them using experienced practice based pharmacists (PBPs) and GP Trainers. We work with the GP partners in the Bromley-by-Bow Health Partnership to enable a training environment for pharmacists. NB. This position is based in Barnet PCN6. The EastLondon location is our training practice. For any queries, please only contact GLGP, NOT the practice/s. Main duties of the job Qualifications & Experience for the role: Minimum of 5 years post registration experience Evidence of further education in clinical pharmacy is essential e.g. NHS Pathway Training for Practice Pharmacists or a Clinical Pharmacy Diploma Evidence of CPD relevant to General Practice is essential Successful candidates will be part of a team of GLGP PBPs and technicians who meet 2-3 times a month to train together and to learn from and support each other. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more details. In your application please state whether you are looking for a full-time/pt-time position, your current notice period and whether you drive. Please note we are only able to employ people who have British citizenship/ILR About us Green Light is an independent employee owned Group providing GP Practice Pharmacist, Community Pharmacy, Education & Training and Consultancy services. The GLGP team is led by a pharmacist, Sharon Hart, who in addition to having experience in a variety of pharmacy sectors, also has experience of leadership development/training and change management. Sharon works to support individual and team development and growth. GLGP Pharmacists have access to this support and the opportunity to develop their non-clinical skills through formal and informal mentoring and coaching. Date posted 07 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience bonus/profit scheme & HMRC approved co-ownership Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3595-24-0086 Job locations The Mountfield Surgery 55 Mountfield Road London N3 3NR Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post holder is an experienced pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supported and working alongside a team of General Practice pharmacists. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical pharmacy support to the Senior Clinical Pharmacist to achieve the PCN/Practice priorities. The post holder will provide support to the PCN/practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensuring that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies and so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder. Primary duties and areas of responsibility Patient facing Clinical Medication Reviews as per the PCN DES Patient facing care home medication reviews Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review Patient facing medicines support Telephone medicines support Medicine information to practice staff and patients Unplanned hospital admissions Signposting Risk stratification Service development Information management Medicines quality improvement Medicines safety Education and Training Public health Due to Covid risks patient facing will largely involve managing patients remotely i.e. by phone or video link. Required skills and attributes - Ability to develop collaborative working relationships - Clinical knowledge, skills and experience - Leadership experience - Management experience - Education, training and development - Research and Evaluation Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post holder is an experienced pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supported and working alongside a team of General Practice pharmacists. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical pharmacy support to the Senior Clinical Pharmacist to achieve the PCN/Practice priorities. The post holder will provide support to the PCN/practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensuring that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies and so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder. Primary duties and areas of responsibility Patient facing Clinical Medication Reviews as per the PCN DES Patient facing care home medication reviews Patient facing domiciliary clinical medication review Patient facing medicines support Telephone medicines support Medicine information to practice staff and patients Unplanned hospital admissions Signposting Risk stratification Service development Information management Medicines quality improvement Medicines safety Education and Training Public health Due to Covid risks patient facing will largely involve managing patients remotely i.e. by phone or video link. Required skills and attributes - Ability to develop collaborative working relationships - Clinical knowledge, skills and experience - Leadership experience - Management experience - Education, training and development - Research and Evaluation Person Specification Experience Essential Working as a pharmacist for 5 years or more post registration Experience of working as part of multidisciplinary team and gaining the cooperation of relevant stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes for patients Prioritising and problem-solving well under pressure Desirable Understands the role of the pharmacist in General Practice. Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent training/experience Desirable Independent prescriber For further information please refer to the attached Job description. Person Specification Experience Essential Working as a pharmacist for 5 years or more post registration Experience of working as part of multidisciplinary team and gaining the cooperation of relevant stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes for patients Prioritising and problem-solving well under pressure Desirable Understands the role of the pharmacist in General Practice. Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent training/experience Desirable Independent prescriber For further information please refer to the attached Job description. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bromley by Bow Health Partnership Address The Mountfield Surgery 55 Mountfield Road London N3 3NR Employer's website https://www.bbbc.org.uk/health-centres/ (Opens in a new tab)