Senior Pharmacist – Primary Care Pharmacy Team

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacist, Primary Care to join the Primary Care Pharmacy Team within Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership. This patient-facing role involves working closely with GPs and multidisciplinary primary care teams to improve medicines management, support safe and cost effective prescribing, and deliver excellent patient care.

You will support the delivery of the pharmacotherapy service as part of the GP practice GMS contract, undertake medication reviews, develop your own clinical caseload in line with the Achieving Excellence strategy, and contribute to improving the safety and effectiveness of medicines use. Applicants should be qualified Independent Prescribers or be willing to work towards this qualification.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This post is permanent, working part time hours 18 hours per week over three out of five days.
• The base for this post is Port Glasgow Health Centre, PA14 5EW, although you will be required to travel between GP practices, care homes and other healthcare settings across the Health and Social Care Partnership to carry out the duties of the role.
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key responsibilities:

You will work as a member of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Primary Care Pharmacy Team, supporting the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective and evidence based prescribing across the Health and Social Care Partnership.

You will work collaboratively with GPs, practice staff, community pharmacists, care home staff and wider multidisciplinary teams to optimise medicines management, undertake medication reviews and polypharmacy clinics, prescribe where appropriate, and provide individualised patient care. You will also contribute to prescribing management initiatives, support joint projects across the HSCP, promote best practice in medicines optimisation, and help improve patient outcomes through the safe and effective use of medicines.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Master’s Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Independent Prescriber qualification or commitment to achieving this qualification.
• Royal Pharmaceutical Society post registration foundation credential, or equivalent experience.
• Significant post registration experience.
• Sound clinical knowledge.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working directly with primary care teams and knowledge of GP systems is advantageous.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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