**Job Summary**
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist-IP for a permanent onsite role at Lower Broughton Practice and Care Home in Salford. The successful candidate will have a background in GP practice experience and proficiency in EMIS/S1 systems.
This is a full-time opportunity that involves working between the practice and care home within the core opening hours of the GP practice.
Main Duties
* Acting professionally, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
* Resolving medication-related queries, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and support access to healthcare.
About Us
The Pharmacist Network provides pharmacist-led services to general practices nationally, with a focus on patient-centered care and a culture of positivity, transparency, and excellence. Our senior clinical team supports the training, development, and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in primary care and PCN settings.
Key Responsibilities
* Confidently acting within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
* Resolve medication-related queries
* Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
* Face to Face medication reviews
* Help to utilize 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 optimization and quality improvement
* Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
* Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
* An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme work stream
* Create and follow clinical pharmacy program according to practice policy
Requirements
* A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
* A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
* Independent prescribing qualification
* Experience with EMIS or System 1
* Desirable to already be on CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake, if you have extensive experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist an exemption route can be sourced.
* 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