Job summary
Are you a motivated and experienced pharmacist looking for
an exciting opportunity in a supportive and friendly environment? Lime Grove
Medical Centre is seeking a dedicated Practice Pharmacist to join our
team on a part-time basis.
We are looking for an in-house pharmacist to work 24 hours
per week, days to be discussed. A hybrid role (in-house and remote) may be
considered for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
As our Practice Pharmacist, you will work alongside our team of GPs, nurses, and healthcare professionals to improve patient care and support safe, effective, and efficient medication management. Your role will involve:
- Resolving prescription and medication queries.
- Supporting the repeat prescription system and managing acute prescription requests.
- Conducting clinical medication reviews, especially for patients with complex polypharmacy.
- Working proactively to enhance care quality and operational efficiency.
About us
We are a vibrant, community-focused GP surgery located in the heart of Matlock, serving approximately 8,500 patients. Our mission is to combine the best of traditional primary care values with a modern, patient-centred approach, ensuring we deliver high-quality, compassionate care tailored to the needs of our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Medication Management
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews.
- Manage repeat prescriptions, ensuring safe and effective medicine use.
- Handle acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation on care transitions.
- Reconcile medicines post-hospital discharge and set up systems to ensure continuity for high-risk patients.
- Develop and implement repeat prescribing policies and processes.
Patient Consultations
- Provide expert advice and support on medications.
- Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Clinical Services
- Support chronic disease management clinics.
- Suggest medications within your scope of practice, adhering to local and national guidelines.
Education and Training
- Maintain professional competence through CPD activities and clinical audits.
- Provide training for practice staff on medication-related topics.
Quality Improvement
- Contribute to achieving QOF and other performance targets.
- Implement changes from MHRA alerts and other guidelines to enhance patient safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Medication Management
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews.
- Manage repeat prescriptions, ensuring safe and effective medicine use.
- Handle acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation on care transitions.
- Reconcile medicines post-hospital discharge and set up systems to ensure continuity for high-risk patients.
- Develop and implement repeat prescribing policies and processes.
Patient Consultations
- Provide expert advice and support on medications.
- Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
Clinical Services
- Support chronic disease management clinics.
- Suggest medications within your scope of practice, adhering to local and national guidelines.
Education and Training
- Maintain professional competence through CPD activities and clinical audits.
- Provide training for practice staff on medication-related topics.
Quality Improvement
- Contribute to achieving QOF and other performance targets.
- Implement changes from MHRA alerts and other guidelines to enhance patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.Pharm or BSc/B.Pharm
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- M.Pharm or BSc/B.Pharm
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
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).
