Job summary We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly practice team at Chelston Hall Surgery. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual. Main duties of the job This role will cover 3 key domains: 1. To work within an established pharmacy team to develop and undertake a high-quality, specialised clinical pharmacy service to patients in general practice to ensure safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient use of drugs, using your pharmacy expertise, knowledge and skills to support better access to safe and appropriate medication. 2. To develop and deliver a sustainable approach to medicines optimisation through collaboration with other stakeholders 3. To develop practice commercial interests through innovation and opportunity About us We have a forward thinking, dynamic team at Chelston Hall and are looking for someone who can enhance our team and help us further develop our philosophy of integrated multi-disciplinary working. We are a friendly practice serving the local community. Our list size is approximately 18,500 patients. Our clinical team already comprises of doctors, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, health care assistants, phlebotomists and a pharmacy team. Salary is dependant on experience. The closing date is 26/02/2025. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Band 7 equivalent, depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2592-25-0000 Job locations Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6HW Chelston Hall Surgery Barton Hill Way Torquay TQ2 8JG Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for full information about the Clinical Pharmacist role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description for full information about the Clinical Pharmacist role. Person Specification Experience Essential Any of these Community / hospital / GP practice pharmacy experience Desirable Policy and process development Medicines governance role Commerical experience GP practice or community hospital experience Qualifications Essential Educated to Pharmacist level Evidence of relevant CPD Member of GPhC Qualified with, or willingness to train, and be registered with the GPhC as an independent prescriber Desirable Previous GP practice experience but this is not essential Knowledge and skills Essential To at all times recognise the limitation of own knowledge and experience and to always ask for help when required Knowledge of CD legislation and any other legislature that relates to medicines and their use A strong desire to learn Understanding of equality and diversity legislation Advocacy for patients, family and co-workers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent system specific IT skills Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework Understanding of the role of public health and demonstration of health promotion Be able to work unsupervised to high standard Desirable Clinical audit Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework Person Specification Experience Essential Any of these Community / hospital / GP practice pharmacy experience Desirable Policy and process development Medicines governance role Commerical experience GP practice or community hospital experience Qualifications Essential Educated to Pharmacist level Evidence of relevant CPD Member of GPhC Qualified with, or willingness to train, and be registered with the GPhC as an independent prescriber Desirable Previous GP practice experience but this is not essential Knowledge and skills Essential To at all times recognise the limitation of own knowledge and experience and to always ask for help when required Knowledge of CD legislation and any other legislature that relates to medicines and their use A strong desire to learn Understanding of equality and diversity legislation Advocacy for patients, family and co-workers Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent system specific IT skills Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework Understanding of the role of public health and demonstration of health promotion Be able to work unsupervised to high standard Desirable Clinical audit Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework 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 Chelston Hall Surgery Address Old Mill Road Torquay TQ2 6HW Employer's website https://www.chelstonhall.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)