Innovative primary care pharmacist development programme

Bethnal Green Health Centre

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

Are you a prescribing pharmacist looking to take your skills to the next level? This Pharmacist Training Programme (3 to 6 months, with possible extension) offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and technology-driven environment. Based at a GP practice hub room, youll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals, including senior pharmacists, GP educators, and trainee pharmacists, gaining hands-on experience in managing acute and long-term conditions while building confidence in handling complexity and uncertainty.

This role is perfect for those eager to enhance their clinical expertise, lead projects, and embrace advanced healthcare technologies like AI and real-time feedback systems. With regular supervision, debrief sessions, and access to cutting-edge tools, this is more than just a jobits a chance to grow, innovate, and make a real difference in patient care. Join us and take the next step in your career!

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Role

As part of this programme, you will take on a variety of exciting and impactful responsibilities, including:

  • Prescribing and managing care for both acute and long-term conditions.
  • Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes senior pharmacists, GP educators, and trainee healthcare professionals.
  • Navigating complex cases, building confidence in managing uncertainty and decision-making.
  • Utilising advanced technology such as AI and real-time feedback systems to enhance patient care and refine your clinical skills.
  • Leading projectsto improve processes and outcomes within the healthcare setting.
  • Participating inregular debriefs and supervision sessions, ensuring continuous learning and development.

This role is designed to provide a supportive and innovative environment where you can grow your expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

About us

Bethnal Green Health Centre, located in the vibrant borough of Tower Hamlets, provides care to nearly 10,000 patients. As a practice, we are deeply committed to teaching and training, which we believe is at the core of delivering high-quality care.

Our diverse and inclusive team is dedicated to continuous improvement, and we are actively working towards transformational changes in our systems. By embracing emerging models of care and cutting-edge technology, we aim to provide innovative, patient-centred care that meets the evolving needs of our community.

Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking organisation where your growth and contribution will directly shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Date posted

05 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0078-25-0001

Job locations

60 Florida Street

London

E2 6LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

As part of the programme, you will:

  • Clinical Care

    • Prescribe and manage treatment for both acute and long-term conditions under supervision.
    • Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while ensuring safe prescribing practices.
    • Manage clinical uncertainty and complexity in a dynamic healthcare setting.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

    • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including senior pharmacists, GP educators, GP assistants, resident doctors, trainee pharmacists, and students.
    • Participate in regularteam debriefs and collaborative discussions to enhance patient care.
  • Learning and Development

    • Engage with cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time feedback systems, to refine your clinical and diagnostic skills.
    • Take part in structured supervision and training sessions to support your professional growth.
  • Leadership and Innovation

    • Lead or contribute to projects aimed at improving processes and patient outcomes.
    • Support the adoption ofemerging models of care and innovative technologies within the practice.

What We Offer

  • A structured training programme designed to enhance your clinical expertise.
  • Regular supervision and mentoring by senior clinicians and pharmacists.
  • Access toadvanced healthcare technologies, including AI and real-time feedback systems.
  • A collaborative and inclusive environment where you will work alongside a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
  • Opportunities tolead projects and contribute to the transformation of care delivery.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career.

About You

We are looking for a pharmacist who is:

  • Motivated and enthusiastic about learning and growing in a clinical setting.
  • Confident in prescribing or willing to develop prescribing skills under supervision.
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Open to embracing new technologies and innovative models of care.
  • Committed to providing excellent patient care and improving health outcomes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

As part of the programme, you will:

  • Clinical Care

    • Prescribe and manage treatment for both acute and long-term conditions under supervision.
    • Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while ensuring safe prescribing practices.
    • Manage clinical uncertainty and complexity in a dynamic healthcare setting.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

    • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including senior pharmacists, GP educators, GP assistants, resident doctors, trainee pharmacists, and students.
    • Participate in regularteam debriefs and collaborative discussions to enhance patient care.
  • Learning and Development

    • Engage with cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time feedback systems, to refine your clinical and diagnostic skills.
    • Take part in structured supervision and training sessions to support your professional growth.
  • Leadership and Innovation

    • Lead or contribute to projects aimed at improving processes and patient outcomes.
    • Support the adoption ofemerging models of care and innovative technologies within the practice.

What We Offer

  • A structured training programme designed to enhance your clinical expertise.
  • Regular supervision and mentoring by senior clinicians and pharmacists.
  • Access toadvanced healthcare technologies, including AI and real-time feedback systems.
  • A collaborative and inclusive environment where you will work alongside a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
  • Opportunities tolead projects and contribute to the transformation of care delivery.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while advancing your career.

About You

We are looking for a pharmacist who is:

  • Motivated and enthusiastic about learning and growing in a clinical setting.
  • Confident in prescribing or willing to develop prescribing skills under supervision.
  • A team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Open to embracing new technologies and innovative models of care.
  • Committed to providing excellent patient care and improving health outcomes.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • We are looking for a pharmacist who is:
  • Ambitious and driven to excel in their clinical practice.
  • Innovative, with a forward-thinking approach to healthcare delivery and a willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies.
  • Committed to further developing their own practice, continuously improving their skills and knowledge.
  • Passionate about supporting the practices transformation, contributing to the adoption of emerging models of care and advanced systems.
  • A team player, eager to collaborate with a diverse and multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Pharmacist graduate
  • CPPE or equivalent
  • General practice or PCN experience

Desirable

  • Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in general practice or PCN

Desirable

  • Teaching and training
  • Working with technology
  • Leadership/management roles
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • We are looking for a pharmacist who is:
  • Ambitious and driven to excel in their clinical practice.
  • Innovative, with a forward-thinking approach to healthcare delivery and a willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies.
  • Committed to further developing their own practice, continuously improving their skills and knowledge.
  • Passionate about supporting the practices transformation, contributing to the adoption of emerging models of care and advanced systems.
  • A team player, eager to collaborate with a diverse and multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Pharmacist graduate
  • CPPE or equivalent
  • General practice or PCN experience

Desirable

  • Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working in general practice or PCN

Desirable

  • Teaching and training
  • Working with technology
  • Leadership/management roles

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bethnal Green Health Centre

Address

60 Florida Street

London

E2 6LL


Employer's website

http://www.bethnalgreenhealthcentre.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bethnal Green Health Centre

Address

60 Florida Street

London

E2 6LL


Employer's website

http://www.bethnalgreenhealthcentre.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

GP Partner

Rofique Ali

rofique.ali@nhs.net

Date posted

05 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0078-25-0001

Job locations

60 Florida Street

London

E2 6LL


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