Job summary
Hassengate Medical Centre is looking to welcome a qualified and experienced clinical pharmacist into our busy practice, to play a full and active role within our multi-disciplinary team. The role is offered on a full-time basis of 37.5 hours a week.
The clinical pharmacist will work as an integral part of the general practice team within the Primary Care Network to optimise the use of medicines, improve patient outcomes, reduce waste, and support the management of long-term conditions. They will provide clinical leadership on all aspects of medicines management within the practice and support safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective prescribing. The postholder will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients, contributing to the overall efficiency and quality of clinical services.
Main duties of the job
- Conducting structured medication reviews and managing patients with complex polypharmacy.
- Supporting management of chronic diseases and medicines optimisation.
- Being an independent prescriber or be working towards becoming one.
- Leading on medicines safety, compliance and antimicrobial stewardship.
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and PCN colleagues.
- Providing education and training to clinicians and staff on medicines use.
- Contributing to practice and PCN service development projects.
About us
Hassengate Medical Centre is situated in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. We have 13, 250 registered patients and a CQC rating of good.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this
role, please see the attached job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this
role, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Enrolled in or completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- In-depth understanding of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills including clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne or EMIS)
- Understanding of NHS structure and PCN DES specifications
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and equality
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice or primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Enrolled in or completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- In-depth understanding of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills including clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne or EMIS)
- Understanding of NHS structure and PCN DES specifications
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
- Commitment to patient-centred care and equality
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice or primary care
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).
