The Senior Pharmacist will undertake clinical medication reviews and patient-facing clinics, working in partnership with the patient’s GP practice, nurses, care homes, community pharmacists, secondary care, and the local authority.
Utilising their prescribing qualification, the role will support the medication needs of patients as well as educate other healthcare professionals on prescribing and the effective use of medicines.
The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated and able to work independently, whilst also integrating into a well-established team. Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, along with a good working knowledge of primary care and the challenges facing medicines management in the current healthcare environment.
This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. For those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on secondment before submitting an application.
Main Duties Include:
* Medicines optimisation working closely with practice management to deliver key prescribing objectives in structured medication reviews
* Care home clinical services
* Antimicrobial stewardship
* Personalised pharmaceutical care and transfer of care
* Integrated care with community services
* Prescribing safety and governance
* Conducting audits, e.g., high-risk drug monitoring
At Dorset HealthCare, we’re committed to empowering people to make the most of their lives through outstanding, integrated healthcare services. We operate 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of community and mental health services for nearly 800,000 residents.
We are proud of our 'outstanding' rating from the CQC in 2019, and high patient and staff satisfaction rates. Whether in bustling towns, urban areas, seaside locations, or rural Dorset, we offer diverse opportunities to make a difference.
Our 7,000-strong team is central to our success. We promote equal opportunities, celebrate diversity, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be authentic and strive to be their best.
Join us to challenge yourself, develop your career, and contribute to our mission of continuous improvement through excellence, compassion, and expertise.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Miriam Holland
Job title: Lead Pharmacist for North Bournemouth PCN
Email: miriam.holland1@nhs.net
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