Clinical Pharmacist

Austin Fraser; Meopham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Part time

Job description

Job Opportunity: PCN Pharmacist
Location: Near Dartford, Kent
Salary: £59,000 FTE
Start Date: 1st of June
Working Hours: 3 days per week (preferably Monday and Friday; potential for 4-5 days in the future)

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated PCN Pharmacist to join a well established and thriving dispensing practice near Dartford, Kent. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate to work directly within a forward thinking Primary Care Network (PCN), with the potential for growth and development in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct medication reviews and medicines optimisation work to enhance patient care.
2. Focus on specialist areas, particularly hypertension, while also engaging in general pharmacy duties.
3. Address safety alerts and ensure the timely management of medication-related concerns.
4. Serve as a mentor to the dispensing team, providing guidance and professional development.
5. Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team within the PCN and the surgery.
6. Support with the implementation of the Total Triage system for appointments, ensuring efficient patient care.
7. Ensure patient satisfaction by contributing to the continued positive outcomes seen in their recent survey (80% satisfaction rate).
8. Manage 15-minute appointments with allocated admin time (half a morning per week).

About the Practice:

1. Emis Web practice with 10,000 patients.
2. Dispensing practice in a semi-rural and affluent area, with a predominantly white British aging population.
3. Parking is available on-site, and candidates will need to drive due to limited public transport options.
4. This role will be based solely at 1 surgery; however, the opportunity for remote work (1 day) could be considered, with a preference for being on-site.

Requirements:

1. Must have or be working towards CPPE (Continuing Professional Development in Primary Care).
2. Ability to prescribe is essential.
3. Experience in medication reviews, medicines optimisation, and working within a dispensing practice.
4. Specialism in hypertension would be an advantage.
5. Emis Web experience is preferred.
6. Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary (£59,000 FTE).
2. Working within a supportive, collaborative team.
3. The opportunity to work in a growing PCN with potential for increased hours.
4. On-site parking and an easy commute within a semi-rural area.

If you're passionate about primary care pharmacy and want to make a significant difference within a tight-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.