PCN Prescribing Pharmacist, Salford

We have full-time and part-time vacancies available for Clinical Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacist-IPs

We currently have some exciting opportunities for Primary Care Onsite Clinical Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacist-IPs, to work full or part time in the Salford area. This opportunity is available for a highly motivated and focused Clinical Pharmacists and IP's who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, while playing a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Full or Part-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

As an onsite Clinical Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacist-IP you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide general practices nationally, with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Clinical Pharmacist. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

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.

Benefits for employees:

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Sick pay (In line with company policy)
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
• Company equipment e.g. laptop / smartcard reader
• Flexibility

• As a clinical pharmacist-IP you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists and GP's.
• Polypharmacy medication reviews and SMRs
• Face to Face medication reviews
• Help to utilise skill mix
• 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

• Have an independent prescribing qualification
• CPPE Pathway or exemption
• A relevant degree/qualification to show you are registered Clinical Pharmacist with GPHC registration

• 6-12+months experience working in primary care/GP practice setting
• Experience using EMIS clinical system
• Able to commute to onsite location/live within close proximity of practice (Salford area)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.