Clinical Pharmacist - Welwyn Garden City AL UJ - Peartree Group Practice

Description

Peartree Group Practice is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice serving a diverse community in Hertfordshire. We are committed to delivering high-quality, proactive, and holistic care. Our friendly and multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, HCAs, care coordinators, and other allied health professionals. We have a strong medicines management team, a lead GP, Pharmacist, Pharmacist technician and trained administrators who support as prescriptions clerks. We are now looking to welcome a motivated and knowledgeable Clinical Pharmacist to join our clinical team and enhance patient care.

Job Overview

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a key role in the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based medicines management. You will work closely with GPs and our wider practice team to optimise prescribing, conduct structured medication reviews, and manage long-term conditions. You will collaborate with healthcare teams in a dynamic hospital environment, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality pharmaceutical care. Your expertise will be crucial in managing complex medication regimens, conducting patient assessments, and providing education to both patients and healthcare professionals. Join us in making a significant impact on patient outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with long-term conditions, polypharmacy, or those in care homes.
• Support medicines reconciliation post-discharge.
• Assist with repeat prescription authorisation and medication queries.
• Provide expert advice on clinical medicines management to colleagues and patients.
• Support the practice in achieving QOF and IIF targets related to prescribing.
• Audit prescribing trends and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to chronic disease management (e.g. hypertension, asthma, diabetes) as appropriate.
• Work closely with our medicines management lead GP and Practice Manager to ensure safe prescribing
• Providing education to colleagues and patients regarding prescribing and medicines not requiring prescribing

About You

Essential:

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Understanding of primary care and the evolving role of pharmacists within GP surgeries.

Desirable:

• Independent Prescriber qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience working in primary care, PCNs, or GP surgeries.
• Familiarity with SystemOne
• Experience in LTC such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma

Why you'll love it here

We are dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally. Our commitment extends beyond just providing a job; we offer a supportive atmosphere that empowers you to grow your skills while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Support for further training and professional development.
• NHS pension scheme.
• 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Large supportive administrative and clinical team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person