Practice Pharmacist

Minimum of 2 years experience post-qualification

In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the

principles of evidence based medicine

and healthcare

Good knowledge of service developments in medicines, prescribing, NHS

policy and other relevant policy

directives

A good understanding of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational

prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing

Ability to solve problems effectively and timely and identifies

deviations from the normal pattern and when to refer to seniors or GPs when

appropriate

Excellent understanding and implementation of legal, ethical,

professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct

Good understanding of patient centered care and impact on care quality

and outcomes.

Good understanding of patients role in decisions about prescribed

medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance

Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information

in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g., patients)

Ability to plan, prioritise, manage, monitor, advise and review clinical

and general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term

conditions.

Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information

Able to work under pressure and challenging situations to meet deadlines

Produce timely and informative reports

Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

Experience in audit, research and analysis of highly complex information

related to improving clinical quality

Pembroke Medical Group is a busy and progressive

practice with a strong multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, nurse

practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers and

administrative staff. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive working

environment where colleagues are valued, encouraged, and empowered to develop

their skills.

Our

friendly and supportive team works from our modern purpose-built premises in

Paignton and sister site in Torquay. We are based in a glorious corner of South

Devon on the English Riviera.

If

you're looking for a role where your expertise will be appreciated, your

development supported, and your work will truly make a difference to patients

and colleagues alike, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Essential: - Education & Professional Qualifications:; - Undergraduate degree in pharmacy (MPharm); - Independent prescriber

Desirable: - Postgraduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice

Experience

Desirable: - Clinical Prescriber; - Primary care experience; - Experience of independent patient consultation, review and recommendations, prescribing