Job summary The post holder is a clinical pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside the pharmacy team in general practice. They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients. Main duties of the job Duties include: a. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas b. Be responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy. c. Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address both the public health and social care needs of patients at the organisation and to help in tackling inequalities For more information, please review the full Job Description later in the advert. About us Chilcote Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking General Practice operating from two sites in the seaside town of Torquay. Despite the challenges facing primary care, the practice has continued to thrive and currently employs a team of 16 GPs. Widely respected for our collaborative working, training, teaching and diversification, we embrace change and new technologies whilst maintaining the traditional model of offering a named GP for each of our patients. We encourage talented individuals to thrive and make a difference and an exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to play a pivotal role in leading the practice going forward. Date posted 11 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A5134-24-0001 Job locations Hampton Avenue St. Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 3LA Chilcote Surgery 104 Chatto Road Torquay TQ1 4HY Job description Job responsibilities For more information, please review the full Job Description and Person specification in the supporting documents section of the advert. Job description Job responsibilities For more information, please review the full Job Description and Person specification in the supporting documents section of the advert. Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Desirable Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS Qualifications Essential GPhC registered pharmacist Desirable Independent Prescribing Qualification Experience Essential Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice Desirable Broad knowledge of general practice Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Desirable Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Good clinical system IT knowledge of EMIS Qualifications Essential GPhC registered pharmacist Desirable Independent Prescribing Qualification Experience Essential Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice Desirable Broad knowledge of general practice Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio 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 Chilcote Surgery Address Hampton Avenue St. Marychurch Torquay Devon TQ1 3LA Employer's website https://www.chilcotesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)