Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist to work full-time at Abbey Road Surgery within Waltham Cross. This individual will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities in general practice while providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients, adhering to best practice and safety guidelines.
Main Duties:
* Act confidently within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
* Help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes, and support access to healthcare.
Job Description:
As an Onsite Clinical Pharmacist-IP, you will:
* Resolve medication-related queries.
* Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs.
* Face-to-face medication reviews.
* Help 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.
* Understand QOF, CQC, and local incentive scheme workstream.
* Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy.
Requirements:
* Minimum 12 months experience working in general practice/primary care.
* Relevant degree/qualification registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration.
* Independent prescribing qualification.
* Experience with EMIS or System 1.
* Desirable: already on CPPE Primary Care pathway or willing to partake; exemption route available for extensive experience.
* Able to commute to onsite location/live within close proximity of practice.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Person Specification:
* Must have 6-12 months experience in Primary Care/General Practice.
* Have a CPPE Pathway.
* Independent Prescribing Qualification.