Main duties of the job
The Pharmacist Network are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) to support a thriving Primary Care Network in Dover.

If you are based locally to Dover, and are seeking a patient-centred prescribing role, this could be the one for you.

About us
As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist, you will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvement of access to healthcare. Although we are seeking a pharmacist with general experience, any further experience with cardiovascular disease is desirable.

Job responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to become an integral part of the PCN and build strong working relationships with the wider practice teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resolve medication-related queries
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• Improve patient outcomes
• Ensure better access to healthcare
• Support practice staff with prescription and medication queries
• Medicine reconciliation and review post-discharge
• Conduct medical related audits and work on service improvement with the practice
• Provide expert advice on medications to other clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• An understanding of QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstream
• Create and follow clinical pharmacy programme according to practice policy

Qualifications, skills and experience:
Please note, applications that do not have the essential requirements will not be considered.

Essential Requirements:

• A professional registration with GPhC
• An Independent Prescribing Qualification
• A minimum of 6-12 months experience working in a general practice/primary care setting
• The completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pathway with proven certification OR to be actively enrolled
• Proficient experience with EMIS, some training can be provided.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues and external partners
• The ability to adapt to pressure and a busy working environment
• Workload management being a self-starter, knowing how to prioritise effectively
• A commitment to patient care and professional standards

Why Apply:
Not only will you be working in a highly professional, forward-thinking PCN, but you will also be a part of a strong network of Pharmacists and Technicians within The Pharmacist Network. Our ever-growing network provides continuous support, creating an environment of inclusivity.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that outstanding performance does not go unnoticed. Opportunities for progression are consistently available, whether thats moving into leadership or expanding your clinical knowledge further.

Benefits:

• Professional GPhC fees and DBS applications paid
• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression
• 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced colleagues
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• In-house lunchtime training and drop-in-sessions on specific topics e.g. ADHD share care agreements, Hypertension management and sharing good practice
• Company Pension scheme
• Automatic Associateship with MORPh

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 contact details
Recruitment Team
recruitment@thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk
01670639068

Employer details
Employer name: The Pharmacist Network
Address: Dover, CT16 1SF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

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