• Job Description

  Req#: A5614-25-0003?language=en&page=15&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are advertising a part time position during our opening hours 8am - 6.30pm Monday - Friday and alternate Saturdays 9am - 4.30pm.

  The post holder will work within their clinical competencies to provide specialist pharmaceutical support to the practice including working with members of the wider healthcare team to improve care and support safe and effective prescribing.

  The post holder will need to be proactively involved in quality improvement and audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Impact and Investment Fund requirements and Local Enhanced Services.

  Main duties of the job

  To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or intermediate care and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and to reduce risk of readmission.

  To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

  Conduct medication reviews.

  Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing and help ensure practices prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary

  To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for GPs or amend within scope of practice, based on findings.

  To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development

  Ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care

  Taking responsibility for own development with relevant evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP).

  Commit to take and pass the necessary Physician Associate re-certification exams (currently every 6 years)

  About us

  We are an established, well motivated team with 2 GP Partners, salaried and locum GPS,1 Nurse Practitioner, 2 practice nurses, 2 Health Care Assistants and an excellent admin team. Our list size is just under 7,000 patients. We have a number of ARRS roles and a part time in house pharmacist. Our last CQC rating was Good.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A5614-25-0003

  Job locations

  Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

  244 Astill Lodge Road

  Leicester

  LE4 1EF

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Produce complete and accurate records of patient consultation, in line with best practice, confidentiality, policies and procedures
  • Deliver care according to NHS guidance, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
  • Take part in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the Practice and its activities.
  • Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
  • Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

  HEALTH & SAFETY

  • The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the member Practices Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures.
  • Comply with the Practices health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures
  • Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
  • Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
  • Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

  Infection Control

  All staff are personally responsible for compliance with all General Practice infection prevention and control policies. Failure to comply with such policies and associated procedures is likely to lead to disciplinary action.

  CONFIDENTIALITY

  In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

  In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

  Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

  Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidance on patient confidentiality at all times

  Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act.

  Safeguarding and Protecting Children

  Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our patients, irrespective of individual roles. As an employee of the PCN you will need to be aware of your responsibility in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. You will need to be aware of our procedures and know how to contact named professionals, within the safeguarding team for advice and support.

  EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

  • The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the member Practices Equality & Diversity Policy.
  • No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
  • The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.

  OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES

  This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but is a guide for information to the role. The job description will be periodically reviewed in light of the developing work requirements. The post-holder will be expected to contribute towards that revision.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Produce complete and accurate records of patient consultation, in line with best practice, confidentiality, policies and procedures
  • Deliver care according to NHS guidance, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
  • Take part in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the Practice and its activities.
  • Evaluate patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
  • Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation

  HEALTH & SAFETY

  • The post-holder will manage their own and others health & safety and infection control as defined in the member Practices Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the Practices Infection Control Policy and published procedures.
  • Comply with the Practices health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures
  • Awareness and compliance with national standards of infection control, hygiene, regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines.
  • Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
  • Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

  Infection Control

  All staff are personally responsible for compliance with all General Practice infection prevention and control policies. Failure to comply with such policies and associated procedures is likely to lead to disciplinary action.

  CONFIDENTIALITY

  In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

  In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

  Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

  Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Guidance on patient confidentiality at all times

  Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act.

  Safeguarding and Protecting Children

  Everyone shares responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our patients, irrespective of individual roles. As an employee of the PCN you will need to be aware of your responsibility in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. You will need to be aware of our procedures and know how to contact named professionals, within the safeguarding team for advice and support.

  EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

  • The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the member Practices Equality & Diversity Policy.
  • No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
  • The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.

  OTHER DELEGATED DUTIES

  This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but is a guide for information to the role. The job description will be periodically reviewed in light of the developing work requirements. The post-holder will be expected to contribute towards that revision.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist
  • Must have IP to be able to independently prescribe

  Desirable

  • GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
  • Minor Ailments certification
  • Medicines Management Qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of one year working as a pharmacist in a GP setting

  Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of General Practice

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
  • Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical
  • matters
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist
  • Must have IP to be able to independently prescribe

  Desirable

  • GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
  • Minor Ailments certification
  • Medicines Management Qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of one year working as a pharmacist in a GP setting

  Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of General Practice

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong IT skills
  • Clear, polite telephone manner
  • Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
  • EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
  • Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical
  • matters
  • Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure
  • Polite and confident
  • Flexible and cooperative
  • Motivated
  • Forward thinker
  • High levels of integrity and loyalty
  • Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
  • Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

  Address

  Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

  244 Astill Lodge Road

  Leicester

  LE4 1EF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.beaumontlodgemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

  Address

  Beaumont Lodge Medical Practice

  244 Astill Lodge Road

  Leicester

  LE4 1EF

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.beaumontlodgemedicalpractice.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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