Clinical Pharmacist
Job Description
Job summary
Are you a passionate Clinical Pharmacist looking to expand your role in general practice? Whiteparish Surgery, a welcoming rural dispensing practice with 7,700 patients, is looking for a dedicated pharmacist to join our team.
In this role, youll work alongside GPs and healthcare professionals to optimise medicines, support long-term condition management, and enhance patient care. Youll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment while making a real difference to patient outcomes.
If you're looking for a rewarding role with professional development opportunities in a supportive practice, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role. The post holder will contribute to the management of chronic disease within the practice which will cover: Hypertension; Lipid; Diabetes; Heart Failure; Chronic Kidney Disease; Cardio-vascular disease and Depression/Dementia/mental health reviews as well as undertaking clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will support patient-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement, contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services under clinical guidance.
The post holder will be a prescriber or will be nearing completion of the training to become a prescriber and will work alongside the general practice team.
About us
Whiteparish Surgery is a thriving rural dispensing practice with a growing patient list of 7,700. Led by five dedicated GP Partners, our clinical team includes two Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), a Paramedic, a Clinical Pharmacist, three Practice Nurses, two Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), a Phlebotomist, and a full complement of skilled administrative staff. Together, we foster a supportive, patient-centred environment where collaboration and innovation drive high-quality care.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly, forward-thinking practice that values teamwork, professional development, and work-life balance. Our team is dedicated to improving patient outcomes while ensuring a positive and rewarding workplace for all staff. As part of our practice, youll benefit from mentorship, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to develop your clinical skills in a supportive setting.
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role. The post holder will contribute to the management of chronic disease within the practice which will cover: Hypertension; Lipid; Diabetes; Heart Failure; Chronic Kidney Disease; Cardio-vascular disease and Depression/Dementia/mental health reviews as well as undertaking clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will support patient-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement, contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services under clinical guidance.
The post holder will be a prescriber or will be nearing completion of the training to become a prescriber and will work alongside the general practice team.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- The relevant GP surgery for day-to-day operational work
Staff and patients of Whiteparish Surgery, other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., ICB and the general public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient facing Long-term condition reviews - Take responsibility for the management of patients with chronic disease where medicine optimisation is required.
Patient facing clinical medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medication reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.
Patient facing care home medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.
Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments whilst working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
Management of repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.
Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in Sarum Trinity PCN and help in tackling inequalities.
To have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider health care teams (community and hospital pharmacy and ICB) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload. The role has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and safety for patients.
Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system.
Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, community pharmacists and anticoagulation.
3) Knowledge, skills and experience required
Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education primary care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) qualification or working towards/ willing to enrol.
Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist
Hold or near completion of an independent prescribing qualification.
Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.
Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate.
Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.
Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
4) Leadership and management
The post holder is managed and will supervise him/herself by making decisions regarding meeting targets independently, producing reports highlighting performance information.
Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace
Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision
Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service
Review last years progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others
Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals
Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service
Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation
Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice
Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol
Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management
Demonstrate the ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team
5) Education, Training, development and research
Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service
Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process
Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague
Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity
Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes
Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice
Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature
Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice
Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice
Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team
6) Confidentiality:
- As per both Government legislation and Practice policies ensure that all confidentiality, data protection and ...
