We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite IP Clinical Pharmacist to work full time within Lancashire.
Full-time hours can be worked within the core opening hours of the GP practice.
Main Duties of the Job
As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist-IP you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.
About Us
The Pharmacist Network provide general practices nationally, delivering pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence.
Our senior clinical team supports the training, development and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.
Job Description
* Resolve medication-related queries
* Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
* Face to Face medication reviews
* Help to 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
* An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
* Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy
Job 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