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Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Location: DMC Healthcare
Closing Date: 26 July 2024
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Job Summary

Are you passionate about advancing healthcare services within a primary care team? At DMC Healthcare, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated clinical pharmacist to join our team. This role will allow you to be actively involved in decisions that shape our care delivery, contributing to the development of our services.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in providing expert pharmaceutical care, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing patients with co-morbidities proactively.
• Supporting general practice staff with prescription and medication queries.
• Overseeing the repeat prescriptions system, handling acute prescription requests, and managing medicines reconciliation during care transitions.
• Leading on medicines optimization and quality improvement initiatives.
• Conducting clinical triage and managing the GP practice appointment book.

About Us

Become a Valued Member of Our Team!

With over 55 years of history in Primary Care, our GP Practice in Dulwich is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare. We emphasize teamwork, mutual respect, and a commitment to our community. At DMC Healthcare, we take pride in our diverse workforce, which includes clinical and non-clinical experts who work collaboratively to innovate and improve patient care.

Our supportive environment and focus on team growth ensure that every team member feels empowered and valued. Join us in driving healthcare innovation and making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive medicines management plan.
• Lead the medicines management team and deliver training to maximize cost-effective prescribing.
• Attend site visits punctually to meet contractual obligations.
• Perform audits to ensure clinical appropriateness and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Undertake medicines management audits on-site.
• Utilize digital tools and software provided by the ICB.
• Provide specialist information and advice to healthcare professionals.
• Conduct clinical training seminars.
• Support policy reviews and changes as necessary.
• Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Person Specification

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commitment to clinical knowledge development.
• Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Aspiration for clinical excellence.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Master’s degree in pharmacy (MPharm, B.Sc., or BPharm).
• GPhC Registered.
• Independent Prescriber.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics, and Performance.
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care Quality Commission Requirements.

Experience (Essential)

• Previous experience working in General Practice.
• Proficiency with Emis Web.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

If you are a proactive, self-motivated pharmacist with a positive attitude and a passion for building relationships, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team at DMC Healthcare.