NhsJobs Hebburn

The Clinical Pharmacist at Ellison View Surgery plays a pivotal role in patient care, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to optimise medicines, improve outcomes, and support safe, cost-effective prescribing.

Clinical and Patient-Facing Responsibilities:

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Conduct structured medication reviews and reconcile clinical letters and hospital discharge summaries.

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Manage complex patients, including those with polypharmacy, chronic diseases, frailty, learning disabilities, or in care homes.

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Independently prescribe acute and repeat medications and provide consultations for patients with long-term conditions.

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Deliver long-term condition clinics, home visits, and virtual consultations to optimise medicines use.

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Support STOMP initiatives to reduce inappropriate medication use in vulnerable populations.

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Monitor high-risk medications (e.g., anticoagulants, DMARDs, anticonvulsants) and implement recall systems.

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Provide proactive support for patients at risk of hospital admission, ensuring safe and effective care.

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Address patient and staff medication queries and act as the point of contact for medicines-related issues.

Medicines Optimisation and Governance:

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Provide leadership on medicines optimisation, cost-effective prescribing, and antimicrobial stewardship.

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Implement and oversee repeat prescribing systems, medication review systems, and safe storage/disposal of medicines.

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Conduct prescribing audits and support QOF, enhanced services, and local incentive schemes.

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Review and apply NICE guidance, clinical protocols, and shared care agreements.

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Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and service redesign.

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Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance, and mandatory training requirements.

Collaboration and Leadership:

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Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and multi-disciplinary teams across primary, secondary, and community care.

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Support integration of general practice with local hospitals, care homes, and other healthcare providers.

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Mentor, train, and guide clinicians and practice staff on medicines and prescribing issues.

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Produce communication materials, such as prescribing newsletters, bulletins, or training resources.

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Lead and coordinate services across patient-facing, administrative, and clinical teams to improve efficiency and patient experience.

Wider Responsibilities:

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Support virtual, remote, and telehealth models for consultations and medication reviews.

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Develop a specialist area of practice interest.

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Participate in public health campaigns (e.g., flu or COVID-19 clinics).

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Maintain a clean, organised, and effective working environment.

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Undertake additional tasks as required, consistent with the scope of the role.

Job description

The Clinical Pharmacist at Ellison View Surgery plays a pivotal role in patient care, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to optimise medicines, improve outcomes, and support safe, cost-effective prescribing.

Clinical and Patient-Facing Responsibilities:

•

Conduct structured medication reviews and reconcile clinical letters and hospital discharge summaries.

•

Manage complex patients, including those with polypharmacy, chronic diseases, frailty, learning disabilities, or in care homes.

•

Independently prescribe acute and repeat medications and provide consultations for patients with long-term conditions.

•

Deliver long-term condition clinics, home visits, and virtual consultations to optimise medicines use.

•

Support STOMP initiatives to reduce inappropriate medication use in vulnerable populations.

•

Monitor high-risk medications (e.g., anticoagulants, DMARDs, anticonvulsants) and implement recall systems.

•

Provide proactive support for patients at risk of hospital admission, ensuring safe and effective care.

•

Address patient and staff medication queries and act as the point of contact for medicines-related issues.

Medicines Optimisation and Governance:

•

Provide leadership on medicines optimisation, cost-effective prescribing, and antimicrobial stewardship.

•

Implement and oversee repeat prescribing systems, medication review systems, and safe storage/disposal of medicines.

•

Conduct prescribing audits and support QOF, enhanced services, and local incentive schemes.

•

Review and apply NICE guidance, clinical protocols, and shared care agreements.

•

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical research, and service redesign.

•

Contribute to safeguarding, clinical governance, and mandatory training requirements.

Collaboration and Leadership:

•

Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and multi-disciplinary teams across primary, secondary, and community care.

•

Support integration of general practice with local hospitals, care homes, and other healthcare providers.

•

Mentor, train, and guide clinicians and practice staff on medicines and prescribing issues.

•

Produce communication materials, such as prescribing newsletters, bulletins, or training resources.

•

Lead and coordinate services across patient-facing, administrative, and clinical teams to improve efficiency and patient experience.

Wider Responsibilities:

•

Support virtual, remote, and telehealth models for consultations and medication reviews.

•

Develop a specialist area of practice interest.

•

Participate in public health campaigns (e.g., flu or COVID-19 clinics).

•

Maintain a clean, organised, and effective working environment.

•

Undertake additional tasks as required, consistent with the scope of the role.

What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in Hebburn?

The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at Ellison View Surgery is Negotiable (per hour). Typical clinical pharmacist pay in Hebburn varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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