Clinical Pharmacist GP practice (Must hold IP or CPPE Certificate)
Hounslow Family Practice
Hounslow
Salary
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Posted
3 weeks ago
About the role
The position requires a qualified pharmacist with an independent prescribing qualification or who has CPPE completion certificate, who will operate within their professional limits as a member of a multidisciplinary team that includes GPs, ANPs, Physician Associates, Paramedics, and First Contact Physiotherapists. You would be also required to support the delivery of the PCN contract requirements and associated targets.
Clinical & Patient Care Conduct face-to-face clinical medication reviews for polypharmacy, elderly, and complex patients. Deliver a repeat prescription service, authorising repeat and acute prescriptions. Monitor medication adherence, support shared decision-making, and promote self-care. Set up long-term condition clinics (e.g., blood pressure control) and manage acute/minor ailments. Answer complex medicine enquiries from staff, patients, and community pharmacies. Medicines Optimisation & Governance Support the delivery of the NWL Medicines Management Enhanced Service. Lead on prescribing projects (e.g., diabetes) and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Implement national prescribing guidelines and maintain a strong understanding of CQC standards. Promote safe medicines disposal, inhaler recycling, and waste reduction. Improve medicine safety and ordering systems within local care homes. Collaborative Working & Professionalism Work with ICB pharmacists, PCN pharmacy teams, and wider health/social care networks. Provide clinical supervision for PCN pharmacy technicians where required. Attend practice learning, significant event meetings, and training with GP supervisors. Maintain continuous professional development and knowledge of practice clinical systems.