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Job Description
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- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
- In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway
- Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- Minor ailments certification
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist demonstrated within a practice portfolio
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Experience and an awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- An appreciation of the new NHS landscape, including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners
- In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway
- Hold or be working towards an GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- Minor ailments certification
Job summary
We are looking for a reliable, friendly person to join our team as a part time Clinical Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will already have experience of working in General Practice with experience of using EMIS web is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
Recruitment will be through CV and interview. Please state in your application why you would like to work in Caterham Valley Medical Practice. Employment will be dependent on pre-employment checks including at least two references, completion of right to work checks, proof of professional qualifications and completion of a medical questionnaire prior to start date.
Main duties of the job
General practice clinical pharmacists are a vital part of the GP team, focusing on improving medication management and patient outcomes.Their main duties includeworking with GPs and patients to address medication adherence, reviewing complex regimens,medication management, patient education, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.Their work enhances the overall quality of care.
About us
Caterham Valley Medical Practice is a modern friendly Practice in Caterham Surrey. We are one of the three sites which make up The House Partnership the other practices are Greystone House Surgery in Redhill and The Moat House Surgery in Merstham.
We are a forward thinking, well organized training practice with a high reputation for quality and standards. We pride ourselves on excellent patient care being at the heart of everything we do. We have 14 Partners across the whole Partnership (four based in Caterham Valley), 39000 patients across the Partnership 10600 at Caterham Valley and a consistently high QOF achievement.
We encourage and support the personal development of all our staff and are keen to ensure the right person joins our friendly team.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4185-25-0001
Job locations
Eothen House
Eothen Close
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6JU
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice and within the wider PCN.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a Clinical Pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice and within the wider PCN.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the primary care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face to face contact with patients.
The post holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multi-disciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of hospitals. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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 details
Employer name
Caterham Valley Medical Practice
Address
Eothen House
Eothen Close
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6JU
Employer's website
https://caterhamvalleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Caterham Valley Medical Practice
Address
Eothen House
Eothen Close
Caterham
Surrey
CR3 6JU
Employer's website
https://caterhamvalleymedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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