Description
We are seeking a qualified pharmacist with an independent prescribing qualification or who has CPPE completion certificate to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will operate within your professional limits and support the delivery of the PCN contract requirements and associated targets.
Main duties of the job
Clinical & Patient Care
- Conduct face-to-face clinical medication reviews for polypharmacy, elderly, and complex patients.
- Deliver a repeat prescription service, authorising repeat and acute prescriptions.
- Monitor medication adherence, support shared decision-making, and promote self-care.
- Set up long-term condition clinics (e.g., blood pressure control) and manage acute/minor ailments.
- Answer complex medicine enquiries from staff, patients, and community pharmacies.
Medicines Optimisation & Governance
- Support the delivery of the NWL Medicines Management Enhanced Service.
- Lead on prescribing projects (e.g., diabetes) and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
- Implement national prescribing guidelines and maintain a strong understanding of CQC standards.
- Promote safe medicines disposal, inhaler recycling, and waste reduction.
- Improve medicine safety and ordering systems within local care homes.
Collaborative Working & Professionalism
- Work with ICB pharmacists, PCN pharmacy teams, and wider health/social care networks.
- Provide clinical supervision for PCN pharmacy technicians where required.
- Attend practice learning, significant event meetings, and training with GP supervisors.
- Maintain continuous professional development and knowledge of practice clinical systems.
Person Specification
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent prescriber or CPPE completion certificate
- Primary Care experience
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients and colleagues.
Additional Information
- 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.