Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist
Posted 8 days 14 hours ago by NHS
Join our dynamic team at MeddygfaGlan Cynon Surgery in Mountain Ash, South Wales, and contribute to our mission of enhancing local health outcomes. We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record to lead in medicines optimisation and quality improvement, ideally from a primary care background. We are looking for someone committed to delivering excellent patient care; you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in a patient-facing role. This part-time position offers 2 to 3 days per week, with a negotiable salary pay band 7 or 8 based on experience.
Main duties of the job- Conduct clinical medication reviews for patients with multiple long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is needed, ensuring a patient-centred approach.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the practice and Primary Care Cluster, LMC and Prescribing team within CTMUHB.
- Manage repeat prescription requests and queries within your scope of practice, ensuring patients have appropriate monitoring and safety checks in place.
- Action changes to medicines in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, supply shortages, and relevant local or national guidance.
- Maintain accurate and thorough records of all patient interactions, using appropriate clinical templates and coding in line with practice protocols.
- Take a proactive role in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate to enhance patient care.
- Provide patients with clear, independent information regarding their medications and any changes to their prescriptions, referring to other healthcare professionals for additional support when necessary.
- Monitor prescribing patterns within the practice against local health board guidance, making recommendations to prescribers or actioning changes within your scope of practice based on your findings.
Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery is a vibrant and welcoming practice in Mountain Ash, caring for a patient population of approximately 10,700. As a forward-thinking and progressive training practice, we are home to a wide range of talented salaried GPs, supported by four dynamic partners who are passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.
We have a robust nursing team who bring a wealth of knowledge and energy to patient care across a range of services. They work closely with our excellent care navigation team, who play a vital role in ensuring patients are supported and directed to the right care, first time.
At Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery, we pride ourselves on having a highly streamlined, organised, and collaborative approach to healthcare. We have a strong ethos of teamwork and a genuine drive to improve in every area, always striving to deliver the best possible care for our patients. Our commitment to excellence, development, and mutual support makes Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery a truly rewarding and exciting place to work.
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, providing expert support in clinical medicines management, the delivery of structured medication reviews, long-term condition management, and the review and management of DOACs. They will demonstrate strong clinical leadership in medicines optimisation, safety, and quality improvement initiatives, while contributing to the management of key areas such as the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services.
An essential aspect of the role will be the development of robust systems to manage medicines safely during transitions of care, particularly from secondary care settings, ensuring a seamless, safe, and effective transfer process. The post holder will also take the lead in implementing safer prescribing practices and sharing innovations and learning across the practice team and wider Primary Care Cluster where appropriate.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and proactive Clinical Pharmacist, confident in acting within their professional boundaries and providing mentoring and leadership support to members of the pharmacy team. They must be able to work independently, using their own initiative, whilst also demonstrating excellent collaboration skills, contributing fully to team projects, quality improvement activities, and wider practice initiatives.
Holding an independent prescribing qualification or working towards one is desirable for this role. In addition, the post holder will be encouraged to develop a specialist area of clinical focus aligned to the priorities of the practice and local health board, supporting ongoing improvements in patient care and service delivery.
Working at Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery, the post holder will be part of a supportive, organised, and forward-thinking environment, where teamwork and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
Person Specification Qualifications- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Independent Prescriber or currently working towards qualification.
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist. Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice. May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct. Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
- Understanding of the inner workings of a primary care setting.
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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Meddygfa Glan Cynon Surgery
Address: Ty Calon Lan, Oxford Street, Mountain Ash, CF45 3HD
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