A clinical pharmacist post in the primary care team at DMC Healthcare, an independent provider working with the NHS. The role centres on safe, effective medicines use, supporting GP practice staff with prescriptions and repeat requests, and managing medicines reconciliation for patients with co‑morbidities. It is patient‑facing and multidisciplinary, with leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, plus parts of the QOF and enhanced services. GPhC registration, independent prescriber status and prior general practice experience are essential.
What the job involves
- Proactively manage patients with co‑morbidities
- Support general practice staff with prescription and medication queries
- Support the repeat prescribing system and handle acute prescription requests
- Carry out medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and build safer prescribing systems
- Give clinical medicines advice that addresses patients' public and social care needs
- Lead on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
- Manage aspects of the QOF and enhanced services
- Take part in clinical triage and manage the practice appointment book
- Develop and manage a medicines management plan and patient services
- Develop and manage the medicines management team, including training
- Carry out prescription chart audits and on‑site medicines management audits
- Provide clinical training seminars to healthcare professionals
Qualifications
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm, BSc or BPharm, or equivalent) at time of qualification
- Independent prescriber qualification
Registration & licences
- GPhC registration, following pre‑registration training or a recognised overseas equivalent
Experience
- Proven experience as a clinical pharmacist or in a clinical pharmacy setting
- Previous experience working in general practice
- Experience in medicines optimisation, medication reviews and clinical audits
- Experience using EMIS Web and basic Microsoft Office skills
Skills & knowledge
- Strong knowledge of clinical therapeutics and evidence‑based practice
- Knowledge of GPhC codes of conduct, ethics and performance
- Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and CQC requirements
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage time
- Excellent attention to detail, proofreading and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Other
- Commitment to clinical learning and aspiration to clinical excellence
Nice to have
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time‑management skills
- Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions
- Good IT skills and experience with clinical systems such as EMIS, SystmOne or EPMA
- Commitment to continuing professional development
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