Job summary Whitby Group Practice is looking for a full time Pharmacist to join our existing pharmacy team; which includes 2 pharmacists and 2 pharmacy technicians. They will also be supported by a dispensary team with excellent knowledge and also provide them with support to deal with prescription and medication queries. This includes supporting the repeat prescription system, dealing with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice The post holder will undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and a passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. Main duties of the job Undertaking Medication reviews with patients over the phone, face to face and in their home or care home. Providing support to patients with medication queries and concerns Answers relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance. Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance. About us The Practice is located in Whitby and has a branch site in Robin Hoods Bay. We have around 13,500 patients. Currently there are 4 partners supported by a team of several salaried GP's, Advanced Care Practitioners, Nurse Prescribers and Practice Nurses, HCA's, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, a Paramedic, a dispensing team, care coordinators and a committed admin and management team. We are a training practice that works with Hull and York Medical School and currently support Year 4 medical students, GP Registrars and F2's. We have been rated Good by CQC and are a consistently high QOF achieving practice. Our clinicians have daily lunch time meetings to be able to discuss any ongoing cases and ask questions of colleagues. The practice is a very desirable place to work with a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. It is very important to the partners that this is maintained and developed. There is a good social aspect to the team and we always have a Christmas party and a summer BBQ with several events in between. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number A0607-25-0001 Job locations Rievaulx Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1SD Job description Job responsibilities Patient facing Long-T erm Conditions Clinics Patient facing Clinical Medication Reviews Patient facing Care Home Medication Reviews Patient facing Domiciliary Clinical Medication Review Patient facing Medicines Support Telephone Medicines Support Medicine Information to Practice Staff & Patients Management of Medicines at Hospital Discharge Signposting Repeat and Acute Prescribing Risk Stratification Service Development Information Management Medicines Quality Improvement Medicines Safety Implementation of Local and National Guidelines and Formulary Recommendations Education and Training Care Quality Commission Public Health Job description Job responsibilities Patient facing Long-T erm Conditions Clinics Patient facing Clinical Medication Reviews Patient facing Care Home Medication Reviews Patient facing Domiciliary Clinical Medication Review Patient facing Medicines Support Telephone Medicines Support Medicine Information to Practice Staff & Patients Management of Medicines at Hospital Discharge Signposting Repeat and Acute Prescribing Risk Stratification Service Development Information Management Medicines Quality Improvement Medicines Safety Implementation of Local and National Guidelines and Formulary Recommendations Education and Training Care Quality Commission Public Health Person Specification Qualifications Essential Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Desirable Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualification Experience Essential Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/ agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers Work effectively independently and as a team member Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Desirable An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions. Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Desirable Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualification Experience Essential Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/ agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers Work effectively independently and as a team member Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Desirable An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions. Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate 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 Whitby Group Practice Address Rievaulx Road Whitby North Yorkshire YO21 1SD Employer's website https://whitbygrouppractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)