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Hammersmith Surgery

GP Practice - Clinical Pharmacist

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Job summary

We are a well-established GP practice with a lot to offer! We offer competitive salary, and a great work/life balance. We offer a challenging but rewarding job that can help us achieve our mission to improve health care for all. We are looking for people who want to be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to changing the way we view healthcare for all patients. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity to work with a supportive team, then we may be a great place for you!

Main duties of the job

The role of the pharmacist here at the surgery will resolve day-to-day medicine issues and consult with and treat patients directly. This includes providing help to manage long-term conditions, advising those taking multiple medicines (polypharmacy) and delivering clinical advice about treatments. They will also assist with communication across a patients care pathway, manage medicines shortages by suggesting suitable alternatives where appropriate

About us

Full complement of both clinical and non clinical staff, visionary in terms of moving forward and working within our primary care team

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Excludes Inner London HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

365 days

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1161-23-0000

Job locations

1 Hammersmith Bridge Road

London

W6 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is a clinical pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice.

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 pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the clinical pharmacist.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is a clinical pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice.

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 pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the clinical pharmacist.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role

Desirable

  • A Previous General practice position is desirable, however, those with no experience are encourage to apply as full training and induction will be offered

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the GPhc
  • Independent prescriber certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role

Desirable

  • A Previous General practice position is desirable, however, those with no experience are encourage to apply as full training and induction will be offered

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered with the GPhc
  • Independent prescriber certificate

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

Hammersmith Surgery

Address

1 Hammersmith Bridge Road

London

W6 9DU


Employer's website

https://thehammersmithsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hammersmith Surgery

Address

1 Hammersmith Bridge Road

London

W6 9DU


Employer's website

https://thehammersmithsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Lesley Kenny

lesleykenny@nhs.net

02086002870

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience Excludes Inner London HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

365 days

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1161-23-0000

Job locations

1 Hammersmith Bridge Road

London

W6 9DU


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