Onsite Clinical Pharmacist - IP (TPN-ON-CP-IP-ABB-HERTS)

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Onsite IP Clinical Pharmacist, to work part-time for Abbey Road Surgery within Waltham Cross. This opportunity is available for a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Part-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

As an Onsite Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare.

Job responsibilities

As a clinical pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.

1. Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
2. Face to Face medication reviews
3. Help to utilise skill mix
4. Ensure better access to healthcare
5. Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
6. Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
7. Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
8. Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
9. Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
10. Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
11. Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
12. An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
13. Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Person Specification Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months experience of working within general practice/primary care
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration
• Experience with EMIS or System 1
• Desirable to already be on CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake; if you have extensive experience working as a Clinical Pharmacist an exemption route can be sourced.
• Able to commute to onsite location / live within close proximity of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience

• Must have 6-12 months experience in Primary Care/General Practice
• Have a CPPE Pathway

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.