Locum Remote Clinical Pharmacist (REF: TPN-CP-REM-LOC)

The Pharmacist Network

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Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacist to support with the smooth running of day-to-day activities remotely for GP practices across the UK.

If you have experience working in General Practice and preferably your Independent Qualification, we would like to hear from you. This is a remote working role suitable for candidates looking for permanent work, part time hours can be discussed also.

Main duties of the job

In recognition of the important role clinical pharmacists can play in general practice we are seeking a professional pharmacists who can support the GP practice with general day to day workstreams using clinical systems such as Emis and System 1, workload may include the below:

  • Undertake medicine reconciliations of patient record
  • Prescribing in line with the practice protocols
  • Update patient records, support medicine reviews and synchronization for groups of patients i.e, care homes
  • Help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching the medications to agreed and approved protocols.
  • Carry out prescribing audits and medicines safety alerts.
  • Supporting with Medication Reviews

If you are looking for a remote opportunity, have previous experience of working in a similar clinical pharmacist position and have a natural desire to provide an excellent service with outstanding communication skills. You will have a high attention to detail and be highly organised.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a clinician led organization here to support GPs/ PCNs with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy tech services.

We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about the work they carry out, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence.

Benefits for employees:

  • GPhC fees paid
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company sick pay
  • Employee assistance programme including counselling, digital gym, high st discounts
  • Support from a network of 100 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you have the desired experience, apply today!

To enable us to progress your application please complete the short screening questionnaire via:

  • https://forms.office.com/e/Rya2DU2CA4

Please note - that due to the high volume of applicants we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the date of your application, you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, feedback cannot be provided.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0145-23-0118

Job locations

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role, working with colleagues to help resolve medication-related issues, helping to utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and ensure better access to healthcare.

You will support practice staff with prescription and medication queries. Help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients.

You will support with prescribing practices across the PCN, providing clinical leadership on medicines optimization and quality improvement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role, working with colleagues to help resolve medication-related issues, helping to utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and ensure better access to healthcare.

You will support practice staff with prescription and medication queries. Help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients.

You will support with prescribing practices across the PCN, providing clinical leadership on medicines optimization and quality improvement.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Primary care and/or GP practice experience is essential
  • Experience using clinical systems Emis / System1

Qualifications

Essential

  • Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

  • Completed CPPE Pathway / currently on CPPE pathway
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Primary care and/or GP practice experience is essential
  • Experience using clinical systems Emis / System1

Qualifications

Essential

  • Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

  • Completed CPPE Pathway / currently on 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.

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

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Administrator

Gary Pallas

recruitment@thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk

01670719932

Date posted

25 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0145-23-0118

Job locations

Wansbeck Workspace

Rotary Parkway

Ashington

Northumberland

NE63 8QZ


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