Would you like to bring your knowledge and expertise to a general environment?
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?
Stoke Road Surgery is looking for a primary care pharmacist to work in the practice. (This role is directly employed by the practice)
Main duties of the job
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and commitment to CPD.
* Member of a professional body e.g., Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
* Hold postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent.
* Independent prescriber.
* Completion of either the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway or MSc Advanced Practice Pathway.
Knowledge and Skills
* Confidence and ability to provide quality care.
About us
We are a well-established training practice (training GPs and nurses) on the outskirts of Cheltenham, serving a semi-rural population of around 10,500 patients. Our supportive team includes 5 partners, 3 salaried GPs, 4 practice nurses, 1 healthcare assistant, and a phlebotomist. Our GPs' interests include dermatology, women's health, diabetes, and gastroenterology.
We have a PCN team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working across 5 practices. Your role would be at one site only, employed directly by Stoke Road Surgery, working alongside the PCN pharmacy team.
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the practice team, contributing both administratively and in direct patient interactions.
A key responsibility is conducting clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex issues, ensuring safe and effective treatment regimens.
The post holder will serve as a primary point of contact for practice staff, providing expert advice on prescriptions and medication queries.
They will support the repeat prescription system, handle medication queries, and conduct medication reviews.
The role includes medicines optimisation and quality improvement, overseeing aspects of the QOF and enhanced services alongside the PCN pharmacy team.
Communication with community pharmacies is vital.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous role in a pharmacy environment
* Member of professional body e.g., Royal Pharmaceutical Society
* Postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent
* Knowledge of SystmOne
* Experience within general practice setting
Skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to form and maintain good working relationships within a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical situations
* Recognize personal limitations and seek advice when needed
* Work calmly and accurately under pressure
* Work autonomously and make clinical judgments
* Handle difficult/emotive situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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