We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to become a key member of our multidisciplinary team, collaborating with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, proactive, and self-aware, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. You will work directly with patients to optimise medication management, support chronic disease care, and contribute to safer prescribing practices.
Main duties of the job
1. Patient Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face structured medication reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly and those with multiple comorbidities.
2. Pharmaceutical Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and facilitate safe prescribing practices.
3. Team Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions of care.
4. Chronic Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as hypertension and lipid disorders.
5. Education and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues, and support innovation in clinical research.
6. Operational Efficiency: Manage prescription processes, respond to medication-related inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP and QOF.
About us
At North Stockton Primary Care Network (PCN), we are a progressive healthcare organisation serving a vibrant and diverse community of 45,000 patients across three member practices. Conveniently located near Stockton-on-Tees Town Centre, we provide comprehensive healthcare services in modern, well-equipped facilities. We are dedicated to improving health outcomes and fostering a healthier community.
Job responsibilities
1. Patient Care: Conduct clinical assessments, provide face-to-face structured medication reviews, and manage patients with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly and those with multiple comorbidities.
2. Pharmaceutical Expertise: Develop personalised care plans, support medication adherence, and facilitate safe prescribing practices.
3. Team Collaboration: Work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance patient care pathways and ensure seamless transitions of care.
4. Chronic Disease Management: Oversee long-term condition management, including medication reviews and optimisation for patients with conditions such as hypertension and lipid disorders.
5. Education and Support: Participate in patient education, provide training to colleagues, and support innovation in clinical research.
6. Operational Efficiency: Manage prescription processes, respond to medication-related inquiries, and support quality improvement initiatives such as QIPP and QOF.
Person Specification
Experience
* A minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist.
Qualifications
* Essential Qualifications and Skills: Postgraduate qualifications, such as a Masters in Pharmacy (MPharm) and an Independent prescribing qualification (or completion of the CPPE pathway).
* Desirable: Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy with registration by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC); Experience managing acute and long-term conditions commonly encountered in general practice; Strong problem-solving abilities with an understanding of when to escalate to senior professionals.
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.
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