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Pharmacist

Milton Keynes
NHS
Pharmacist
Posted: 7 July
Offer description

Would you like to bring your knowledge and expertise to a General Practice working towards happier, healthier patients and colleagues?

* Are you a Pharmacist looking for a new challenge?
* Would you like to help build a new and exciting way of working?
* Would you like to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the local population?
* Would you like to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and enjoyable environment?

We at the Grove Surgery have a new vacancy for a clinical pharmacist.


Main duties of the job

In this role, the post holder will work as an integral part of the practice team, contributing both administratively and in direct patient-facing interactions.

A key responsibility will be conducting clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex issues, ensuring their treatment regimens are both safe and effective.

The post holder will serve as a primary point of contact for general practice staff, providing expert advice on prescription and medication queries. They will play a crucial role in supporting the repeat prescription system, handling acute requests, conducting medicines reconciliation during transfers of care, and implementing systems for safer prescribing. Additionally, they will offer clinical guidance on medicines, addressing the public and social care needs of patients.

The post holder will take a leading role in medicines optimisation and quality improvement, overseeing aspects of the quality and outcomes framework as well as enhanced services.

Ensuring seamless integration between community pharmacies, the post holder will contribute to the efficient use of skill mix, enhancing patient outcomes, improving healthcare access, and helping to manage workload. This role is vital in driving improvements in both quality of care and operational efficiencies, requiring motivation and a passion for delivering exceptional service within general practice.


About us

Based at Netherfield in Milton Keynes with 3 GP partners, 3 nursing team members, and 1 HCA, we are looking for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our team for 24 hours per week across three days to serve our patients. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our community by taking care of their health needs.


Job responsibilities

In this role, the post holder will work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing both administratively and in direct patient-facing interactions.

A key responsibility will be conducting clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, ensuring their treatment regimens are safe and effective.

The post holder will serve as a primary point of contact for general practice staff, providing expert advice on prescription and medication queries. They will support the repeat prescription system, handle acute requests, conduct medicines reconciliation during transfers of care, and implement systems for safer prescribing. They will also offer clinical guidance on medicines, addressing the public and social care needs of patients.

The post holder will lead in medicines optimisation and quality improvement, overseeing the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

Ensuring seamless integration between community and hospital pharmacies, the post holder will contribute to the efficient use of skill mix, enhancing patient outcomes, improving healthcare access, and managing workload. This role is key to improving quality of care and operational efficiency, requiring motivation and a passion for excellent service delivery within general practice.


Person Specification


Qualifications

* Registrant of General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and committed to CPD.
* Member of a professional body e.g., Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
* Postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent.
* Independent prescriber.
* Completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or MSc Advanced Practice Pathway.


Knowledge and Skills

* Confidence and ability to provide quality care.
* SystemOne knowledge.


Experience

* Excellent communication skills with patients and healthcare professionals.
* Ability to form and maintain good working relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical situations and tailor information accordingly.
* Recognise personal limitations and seek expert advice when needed.
* Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Ability to work autonomously and make clinical judgments.
* Ability to handle difficult/emotive situations.
* Interest in improving polypharmacy outcomes.


Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

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