Job summary
We are seeking a positive- caring and self- motivated ARRS Pharmacist to bring their knowledge and expertise in to our experienced and welcoming clinical team, on a fixed term basis funded through ARRS scheme, with a view to yearly renewal. There is currently funding in place until end of March 2027.
Are you a pharmacist looking for a new challenge?
- Would you like to help build a new and exciting way of working?
- Would you like to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the local population?
- Would you like to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and enjoyable environment?
Main duties of the job
The post holder can expect to work in an encouraging and
supportive practice environment. They will undertake a range of health needs in
a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care in a timely
manner. The post holder with contribute both administratively and in direct
patient-facing interactions.
A key responsibility of the post holder will be conducting
clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex
polypharmacy, ensuring their treatment regimens are both safe and effective.
The post holder will serve as a primary point of contact
internally, providing expert advice on prescription and medication queries.
They will play a crucial role in supporting the repeat prescription system,
handling acute prescription requests, conducting medicines reconciliation
during transfers of care, and implementing systems for safer prescribing.
Additionally, they will offer expert clinical guidance on medicines, addressing
the public and social care needs of patients.
The post holder will take a leading role in medicines
optimisation and quality improvement, overseeing aspects of the quality and
outcomes framework as well as enhanced services.
This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week/5 days
a week.
About us
Front Street Surgery has been open for over 40 years and we have approximately 8500 patients. Our main branch is in Acomb with a satellite branch in Copmanthorpe. The post holder will be expected to work from both sites. We are a very friendly and supportive team, led by a team of 4 experienced and forward-thinking partners. We offer a multi-skilled clinical team which comprises of 10 GPs, practice nurses, HCAs, phlebotomist and we also have a PCN physiotherapist and mental health practitioner. As a training practice, with HYMS, we welcome a diverse and everchanging selection of students and registrars.
Supported by our excellent clinical and non-clinical teams, we are a top performer in the local GP rankings and QOF markers.
We offer:
- A comprehensive induction which introduces you to Front Street Surgery, how we work and our team of approximately 30 members of staff.
- Peer support
- The chance to work with and educate students as part of a teaching practice that works closely with the Deanery and local universities
- 25 days annual leave, (exclusive of public holidays)
- Provision of annual Pharmacist insurance fees
- Occupational Sick Pay scheme after one year
- Access to NHS Pension.
- Regular team events and social outings
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we received sufficient applications before the published closing date. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a ARRS funded Pharmacist who acts within their
professional boundaries, working alongside the clinical team.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the
efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely
medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post holder will be an integral part of the general
practice team, as well as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. This
includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of York
& Scarborough Teaching hospitals. They will work to optimise medication
issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the
management of patients.
As part of their employment, the post holder will hold
qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent
prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practice and
prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.
Supervision and mentorship will be provided to support
the Clinical Pharmacist.
See attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a ARRS funded Pharmacist who acts within their
professional boundaries, working alongside the clinical team.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the
efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely
medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post holder will be an integral part of the general
practice team, as well as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. This
includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of York
& Scarborough Teaching hospitals. They will work to optimise medication
issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the
management of patients.
As part of their employment, the post holder will hold
qualifications from an accredited training pathway, including independent
prescribing, equipping the Clinical Pharmacist to be able to practice and
prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting.
Supervision and mentorship will be provided to support
the Clinical Pharmacist.
See attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder will need to provide the following evidence:
- That they are enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to:
- oBe able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)
- oAlthough optional, it is thought advisable that they are able to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in section B1 of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service 2024-25 specification
- GPhC registered pharmacist
Experience
Essential
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice.
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
Desirable
- Interest in improving polypharmacy outcomes.
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- Experience of using SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post holder will need to provide the following evidence:
- That they are enrolled in, or have qualified from, an approved 18-month training pathway or equivalent that equips them to:
- oBe able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting (for example, the CPPE clinical pharmacist training pathways)
- oAlthough optional, it is thought advisable that they are able to deliver the key responsibilities outlined in section B1 of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service 2024-25 specification
- GPhC registered pharmacist
Experience
Essential
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice.
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
Desirable
- Interest in improving polypharmacy outcomes.
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- Experience of using SystmOne
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).