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Job Description
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- GPhC registered pharmacist
- CPPE Primary Care pharmacy education pathway
- Hold or be working towards a GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- Minor ailments qualification
- Minimum of 2 years working as a clinical pharmacist in a primary care setting
- Experience and awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Awareness around shared care prescribing
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- CPPE Primary Care pharmacy education pathway
- Hold or be working towards a GPhC independent prescribing qualification
- Minor ailments qualification
- Minimum of 2 years working as a clinical pharmacist in a primary care setting
- Experience and awareness of common acute and chronic conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- Awareness around shared care prescribing
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our group of PCN pharmacists. We are a 5 practice PCN (Birdhurst Medical Practice, Friends Road Medical Practice, Haling Park Medical Practice, Stovell House Surgery and Violet Lane Medical Practice) with a PCN population of 37,000. Each practice is assigned their own pharmacist; this role is to be based at Violet Lane Medical Practice exclusively.
We are seeking a friendly and reliable clinical pharmacist, preferably with previous experience of working in primary care, to develop and manage medicines optimisation services within Violet Lane Medical Practice. Ideally you will have already completed your CPPE course and preferably your independent prescribers course.
Main duties of the job
A willing and supportive team player, keen to embed as a critical clinical member of our practice team.
A keenness to contribute towards the ongoing and continued quality improvement of services while supporting business, staff development and sustainability.
A self-motivated individual with great interpersonal skills who can demonstrate sound decision-making.
A person who can demonstrate excellent standards of clinical care and treatment with continued professional development.
Salary is highly competitive and dependent on experience. Additionally, you will enjoy 6 weeks annual leave per year (pro rata), statutory bank holidays, access to the NHS pension and MDU cover.
About us
Violet Lane Medical Practice is an organised and well-established practice at the heartland of its community in South Croydon, with a patient list size of c. 11,000. We are a forward-thinking practice looking to develop and innovate to ensure high quality patient care is maintained and health inequalities are tackled. Staff are hard-working whilst also maintaining a positive and supportive environment to work within our modern premises. Our recent staff survey show that our staff would recommend working here.
We have fully embraced the best of the digital offerings to enhance both our patient care, as well as our work efficiencies. We use EMIS, the full Accurx package including total triage, Docman and Ardens.
At Violet Lane we have a strong team ethos, and we want to support all our team to develop their skills as we strive to continually improve quality of care and patient experience.
Details
Date posted
23 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Competitive, dependant on Experience and Qualifications
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
A5709-25-0000
Job locations
Violet Lane Medical Practice
231 Violet Lane
Croydon
CR0 4HN
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the clinical team. At Violet Lane we have another part time pharmacist as well as a prescription clerk and are looking for a leader of this team.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become an independent prescriber if not completed already.
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the clinical team. At Violet Lane we have another part time pharmacist as well as a prescription clerk and are looking for a leader of this team.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become an independent prescriber if not completed already.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
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
Violet Lane Medical Practice
Address
Violet Lane Medical Practice
231 Violet Lane
Croydon
CR0 4HN
Employer's website
https://www.violetlanemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Violet Lane Medical Practice
Address
Violet Lane Medical Practice
231 Violet Lane
Croydon
CR0 4HN
Employer's website
https://www.violetlanemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
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