NhsJobs Lowestoft

General Practice Clinical Pharmacist

Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries · Lowestoft, NR32 1PL

Salary
£24.00 to £27.50 (per hour)
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 1PL

General Practice Clinical Pharmacist role at Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries in Lowestoft, NR32 1PL. Salary: £24.00 to £27.50 (per hour). Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

Working in accordance with the

GPhC Code of Conduct, the post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary

team to provide expertise in clinical medicines use and optimisation. The

post-holder will deliver a high quality, clinical pharmacy service to patients

in general practice ensuring the safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient

use of drugs, using expertise in independent prescribing to support improved

access to medicines.

The post holder will take

responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and

undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with

complex polypharmacy. The post holder will provide primary support to general

practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will

help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription

requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for

safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while

addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice.

The post holder will provide some

guidance on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some

aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The post

holder will help ensure that the practice integrates with community and

hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure

better access to healthcare, and help manage workload.

The role is pivotal to improving

the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and

passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. The post holder

will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber.

Job description

Working in accordance with the

GPhC Code of Conduct, the post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary

team to provide expertise in clinical medicines use and optimisation. The

post-holder will deliver a high quality, clinical pharmacy service to patients

in general practice ensuring the safe, clinically effective, and cost-efficient

use of drugs, using expertise in independent prescribing to support improved

access to medicines.

The post holder will take

responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and

undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with

complex polypharmacy. The post holder will provide primary support to general

practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will

help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription

requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for

safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while

addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice.

The post holder will provide some

guidance on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some

aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The post

holder will help ensure that the practice integrates with community and

hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure

better access to healthcare, and help manage workload.

The role is pivotal to improving

the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and

passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. The post holder

will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber.

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this clinical pharmacist role in Lowestoft

This is a clinical pharmacist vacancy at Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries, based in Lowestoft. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching clinical pharmacist roles in Lowestoft, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a pharmacist earn across the UK?

Based on 136 PharmSee-tracked pharmacist salaries across the UK, the median is £56,109 — most roles fall between £50,945 and £59,186. See the full pharmacist salary guide →

Clinical pharmacist jobs and salary in Lowestoft

PharmSee is currently tracking 3 active pharmacy vacancies in Lowestoft across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Lowestoft's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

Frequently asked questions

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

The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries is £24.00 to £27.50 (per hour). Typical clinical pharmacist pay in Lowestoft varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Lowestoft?

PharmSee is currently tracking 3 active pharmacy vacancies in Lowestoft across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Lowestoft pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.

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