Description
We are seeking a clinical pharmacist to join our dynamic Primary Care Network (PCN) team. As a clinical pharmacist, you will work at our PCN clinical base while collaborating with practice colleagues across the PCN.
The successful candidate will be part of the pharmacy and medicines optimisation team, leading the development of clinical, cost-effective, and safe prescribing in primary care. You will work closely with key stakeholders, including GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, patients, carers, and the private sector.
Main Duties:
- Lead the development of clinical, cost-effective, and safe prescribing in primary care
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance medicines optimisation and patient outcomes
- Provide holistic care to patients
Person Specification:
- Completion of a degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post-qualification experience in pharmacy (hospital, primary care, or community)
- Qualified independent prescriber
- Awareness of common acute and long-term conditions seen in general medical practice
- Ability to demonstrate general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge
- Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise, and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities, including the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
- Access to CPD opportunities
- Supportive environment with management from the pharmacy lead and regular engagement with fellow pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
- NHS pension scheme