Senior Pharmacist Opportunity at NHS Jobs - Apply now

Posting Date: 07 June 2024
Location: Solihull, B90 4DD
Salary: £54,000.00 to £57,000.00 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: 21 June 2024
Reference: A2634-24-0010

Job Overview

NHS Jobs is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Pharmacist to join our team in Solihull. This leadership role is pivotal in enhancing the integration of general practice with the broader healthcare system, optimizing medication use, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Leadership and Support

• Integration and Optimization: Guide the integration of general practice with healthcare systems and lead person-centered medicines optimization.
• Governance: Implement pharmacy governance within the workplace effectively.
• KPIs and Goals: Assist the Chief Pharmacist in achieving key performance indicators and strategic goals.
• Team Management: Lead and support clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and prescribing support staff.

Educational Development

• Mentorship: Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to PCN clinical pharmacists and future pharmacists.
• Training: Offer guidance and training on important prescribing messages to enhance prescriber knowledge.

Practice and Service Development

• Quality Improvement: Focus on QOF domains and improve disease registers.
• Medicines Information: Act as a resource for medicines information for the practice team and patients.
• Audits and Safety: Conduct prescribing safety audits and manage clinical safety, including actioning MHRA safety alerts.
• New Services Development: Collaborate with the Chief Pharmacist to develop and manage new services based on new medicines or NICE guidance.

Security and Safety

• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to the Practice's Health and Safety policies and report incidents as per the Incident Reporting System.
• Data Protection: Comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990).

Additional Information

The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties not listed here but within the scope and responsibility of the role.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this position. For more details and to submit your application, visit NHS Jobs and reference job number A2634-24-0010. The application deadline is 21 June 2024.

Join us in providing exceptional healthcare and making a significant impact in patient care. Apply today!