Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward thinking Health Care

Assistant, preferably with primary care experience, to join the multidisciplinary team at West End Surgery. The practice team consists of 5 GP, 1 Physician Associate, 2 Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Practice Nurses, 1 Health Care Assistants and a very supportive administration and reception team.

We believe this to be an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant who would like to apply their skills to ensure safe and efficient prescribing in general practice.

The successful candidate will support our clinical team in providing safe, effective, and patient-centred care while promoting health and wellbeingwithin our local community.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will

a) Record observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen, saturation, height, weight, and BMI.

b) Undertake venepuncture safely and effectively.

c) Carry out ECG recordings.

d) Perform new patient health checks.

e) Administer vaccinations where appropriately trained and delegated.

f) Support long-term condition monitoring clinics.

g) Undertake lifestyle assessments and provide health promotion advice.

h) Chaperone patients during examinations when required.

i) Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system.

j) Clean, stock, and prepare clinical rooms and equipment.

k) Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed.

l) Participate in clinical audits, mandatory training, and quality improvementinitiatives.

About us

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, forward thinking Health CareAssistant, preferably with primary care experience, to join the multidisciplinary team at West End Surgery. The practice team consists of 5 GP, 1 Physician Associate, 2Clinical Pharmacist, 1 Practice Nurses, 1 Health Care Assistants and a very supportive administration and reception team

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3103-26-0002

Job locations

Edward Road

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work as part of the primary care team, providing high-quality patient careunder the direction and supervision of registered nurses and GeneralPractitioners (GPs). The Healthcare Assistant will support the delivery of safe,effective, and patient-centred care while promoting health, preventing illness,and assisting with chronic disease management.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Undertake new patient health checks.

Measure and record:

Blood pressure

Pulse

Respiratory rate

Temperature

Height and weight

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Perform venepuncture.

Carry out ECG recordings.

Perform Wound Care Dressings

Record observations accurately within the clinical system.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and authorised.

Assist with infection prevention and control procedures.

Health Promotion

Promote healthy lifestyle choices.

Provide smoking cessation advice .

Encourage participation in national screening programmes.

Support patients with weight management advice.

Signpost patients to appropriate health and community services.

Patient Care

Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Obtain informed consent before carrying out procedures.

Recognise deterioration or concerns and escalate appropriately.

Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers.

Administrative Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and timely patient records.

Use electronic clinical systems effectively.

Manage clinical stock and supplies.

Clean and prepare clinical rooms.

Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.

Participate in audit activities where required.

Infection Prevention and Control

Follow infection prevention and control policies.

Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.

Dispose of clinical waste appropriately.

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.

Safeguarding

Understand safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.

Report concerns in accordance with practice policies.

Complete mandatory safeguarding training.

Professional Responsibilities

Work within the scope of competence.

Maintain professional boundaries.

Participate in annual appraisal.

Undertake mandatory and role-specific training.

Support students and new staff where appropriate.

Quality and Governance

Participate in clinical audits.

Report incidents, accidents, and near misses.

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Comply with practice policies and NHS standards.

Communication

Communicate effectively with:

Patients

Carers

GPs

Nurses

Reception staff

Community services

Secondary care providers

Maintain effective verbal and written communication

Job description Job responsibilities To work as part of the primary care team, providing high-quality patient careunder the direction and supervision of registered nurses and GeneralPractitioners (GPs). The Healthcare Assistant will support the delivery of safe,effective, and patient-centred care while promoting health, preventing illness,and assisting with chronic disease management.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical DutiesUndertake new patient health checks.Measure and record:Blood pressurePulseRespiratory rateTemperatureHeight and weightBody Mass Index (BMI)Perform venepuncture.Carry out ECG recordings.Perform Wound Care DressingsRecord observations accurately within the clinical system.Administer vaccinations and immunisations where appropriately trained and authorised.Assist with infection prevention and control procedures.Health PromotionPromote healthy lifestyle choices.Provide smoking cessation advice .Encourage participation in national screening programmes.Support patients with weight management advice.Signpost patients to appropriate health and community services.Patient CareEnsure patients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.Obtain informed consent before carrying out procedures.Recognise deterioration or concerns and escalate appropriately.Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers.Administrative ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate and timely patient records.Use electronic clinical systems effectively.Manage clinical stock and supplies.Clean and prepare clinical rooms.Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated.Participate in audit activities where required.Infection Prevention and ControlFollow infection prevention and control policies.Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment.Dispose of clinical waste appropriately.Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.SafeguardingUnderstand safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults.Report concerns in accordance with practice policies.Complete mandatory safeguarding training.Professional ResponsibilitiesWork within the scope of competence.Maintain professional boundaries.Participate in annual appraisal.Undertake mandatory and role-specific training.Support students and new staff where appropriate.Quality and GovernanceParticipate in clinical audits.Report incidents, accidents, and near misses.Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.Comply with practice policies and NHS standards.CommunicationCommunicate effectively with:PatientsCarersGPsNursesReception staffCommunity servicesSecondary care providersMaintain effective verbal and written communication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Working In a GP Practice
• Venepuncture certification
• NHS Health Check training
• ECG competency
• Immunisation training (where appropriate)
• Chronic disease management training

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Desirable Working In a GP Practice Venepuncture certification NHS Health Check training ECG competency Immunisation training (where appropriate) Chronic disease management training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

West End Surgery

Address

Edward Road

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westendsurgerynortholt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West End Surgery

Address

Edward Road

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westendsurgerynortholt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in patient care, working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

As a key member of our pharmacy team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality medicines management, providing expert advice to healthcare professionals, and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for our patients. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals, and contribute to innovative patient care initiatives.

If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes, enjoy working in a fast-paced clinical setting, and want to gain valuable experience in a dynamic NHS team, we would love to hear from you

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Pharmacist in Primary Care, you will play a key role in supporting patients and healthcare professionals by providing expert medicines management and clinical advice. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will conduct structured medication reviews, optimise prescribing for long-term conditions, and support safe, evidence-based prescribing practices.

Your role will involve working directly with patients to improve medication adherence, reduce poly pharmacy risks, and manage complex prescriptions. You will also assist in medicinalreconciliation, support chronic disease management, and contribute to clinicalaudits and quality improvement initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in apatient-facing, non-dispensing role, making a real impact on patient outcomes in primary care. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about improving medicines optimisation

About us

We are aforward-thinking, patient-focused primary careorganisationdedicatedto delivering high-quality healthcare to our community. Our team consistsofGPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to provide excellent patient care in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We fosterafriendlyand professional workplace, where staff are valued, encouraged to develop their skills, and supported in their career progression. As part of our team, you will have access toongoing training, peer support, and opportunities to contribute to service improvements.

We are committed towork-life balance, offering flexible working arrangements where possible, and ensuring a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. If you are looking to join a dynamic and innovative organisation that truly values its staff and patients, we would love to welcome you

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,500 to £47,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0043-26-0004

Job locations

West End Surgery

Northolt

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be part of a group of PCN clinical pharmacists. You will develop through team clinical supervision sessions and benefit from direct mentoring with an experienced GP/ Lead Pharmacist. You will have the opportunity to access and complete NHS England's accredited training pathway that equips you to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting

Job Summary:

To improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely Clinical Medicines expertise, by working as part of a multidisciplinary practice team.

To proactively transfer workload relating to medicines optimisation issues from other clinical staff to improve patient care, safety, thus freeing up other clinical staff to spend more time on other clinical care:

To promote safe, evidence based, cost effective prescribing in line with CCG requirements

To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to practice staff and patients

To provide prescribing support in areas such as

o Hospital discharge letters

o Face to Face medication reviews and follow up o Implementation of prescribing changes

o Review of repeat prescribing

o Audit

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires good motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within a General Practice environment.

1. Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Patient facing long-term condition and medication review clinics

See patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, heart failure), or where patients are prescribed large numbers of medicines or combinations with identifiable risks. Review the ongoing medicine plan for these patients, ensuring they get the best use of their medicines and make appropriate recommendations to clinicians for medicine improvement.

Medicines support in person or by telephone

Provide patient facing clinics or telephone support for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice.

Medicine information to practice staff and patients

Respond to medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients/carers with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.

Unplanned hospital admissions

Provide targeted support and proactive review for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary care

Management of medicines at discharge from hospital

To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.

Signposting

Ensure that patients are referred in a timely manner to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care (e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.)

Repeat prescribing

Oversee repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review systems. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Risk stratification

Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.

Service development

Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Develop specialist area(s) of interest.

Information management

Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.

Medicines quality improvement

Undertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.

Medicines safety

Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance

Implementation of local/national guidelines and formulary recommendations

Agree and review Prescribing Formularies and Protocols and monitor compliance levels.

Cost Effectiveness

Support the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives

Education and Training

Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.

Care Quality Commission

Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.

Public health

To support public health (including vaccination) campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.

2. Collaborative Working Relationships

Should be proficient in communicating with relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. CCGs)

Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary

Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within

and outside the practice and locality

Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality, working collaboratively and

sustainably across General Practice, with CCG Colleagues, Medicines Management Team and with Community and Hospital Teams to benefit from Peer Support and ensure best Patient Care

3. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures

Understanding of the data protection act, GDPR and patient confidentiality, clinical governance,

information governance and Caldicott requirements

Ability to use GP systems - EMIS Web is desirable

4. Leadership:

Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and implement this appropriately within the workplace, as well as understanding and contributing to the workplace vision

Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example

5. Education, Training and Development:

Act as a role model to members in the team and/or service and be able to provide mentorship where applicable

Apply self-development through continuous professional development activity; working alongside senior colleagues to identify areas to develop

Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes for trainee pharmacists and undergraduate students

Ensure appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development and enrol onto review and appraisal systems within the practice

6. Research and Evaluation:

Critically evaluate and review literature, identifying where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Be proficient in providing evidence suitable for presentations at practice level

Understand the principles of research governance and demonstrate ability to apply research

evidence base into working place

Support the practice agenda to expand the support of existing clinical trials

7. Health and Safety/Risk Management

The post-holder must always comply with Practice Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System

The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990)

8. Equality and Diversity

The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

9. Respect for Patient Confidentiality

The post-holder should always respect patient confidentiality and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

10. Special Working Conditions

The post-holder may have contact with body fluids i.e., wound exudates; urine etc while in clinical practice.

Job Description amendments

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended in line with PCN developments. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.

Job description Job responsibilities You will be part of a group of PCN clinical pharmacists. You will develop through team clinical supervision sessions and benefit from direct mentoring with an experienced GP/ Lead Pharmacist. You will have the opportunity to access and complete NHS England's accredited training pathway that equips you to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care settingJob Summary: To improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely Clinical Medicines expertise, by working as part of a multidisciplinary practice team. To proactively transfer workload relating to medicines optimisation issues from other clinical staff to improve patient care, safety, thus freeing up other clinical staff to spend more time on other clinical care: To promote safe, evidence based, cost effective prescribing in line with CCG requirements To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to practice staff and patients To provide prescribing support in areas such aso Hospital discharge letterso Face to Face medication reviews and follow up o Implementation of prescribing changeso Review of repeat prescribingo AuditThis role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires good motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within a General Practice environment.1. Primary Duties and Areas of ResponsibilityPatient facing long-term condition and medication review clinicsSee patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, heart failure), or where patients are prescribed large numbers of medicines or combinations with identifiable risks. Review the ongoing medicine plan for these patients, ensuring they get the best use of their medicines and make appropriate recommendations to clinicians for medicine improvement.Medicines support in person or by telephoneProvide patient facing clinics or telephone support for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice.Medicine information to practice staff and patientsRespond to medicine related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients/carers with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes.Unplanned hospital admissionsProvide targeted support and proactive review for vulnerable, complex patients and those at risk of admission and re-admission to secondary careManagement of medicines at discharge from hospitalTo reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge.SignpostingEnsure that patients are referred in a timely manner to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care (e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc.)Repeat prescribingOversee repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review systems. Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.Risk stratificationIdentification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both.Service developmentContribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets). Develop specialist area(s) of interest.Information managementAnalyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making.Medicines quality improvementUndertake simple audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the practice team.Medicines safetyImplement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidanceImplementation of local/national guidelines and formulary recommendationsAgree and review Prescribing Formularies and Protocols and monitor compliance levels.Cost EffectivenessSupport the delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost effectiveness initiativesEducation and TrainingProvide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation.Care Quality CommissionWork with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.Public healthTo support public health (including vaccination) campaigns. To provide specialist knowledge on all public health programmes available to the general public.2. Collaborative Working Relationships Should be proficient in communicating with relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. CCGs) Recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary Actively work toward developing and maintaining effective working relationships both withinand outside the practice and locality Foster and maintain strong links with all services across locality, working collaboratively andsustainably across General Practice, with CCG Colleagues, Medicines Management Team and with Community and Hospital Teams to benefit from Peer Support and ensure best Patient Care3. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Knowledge of current NHS policies, processes and structures Understanding of the data protection act, GDPR and patient confidentiality, clinical governance,information governance and Caldicott requirements Ability to use GP systems - EMIS Web is desirable4. Leadership: Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and implement this appropriately within the workplace, as well as understanding and contributing to the workplace vision Promote diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example5. Education, Training and Development: Act as a role model to members in the team and/or service and be able to provide mentorship where applicable Apply self-development through continuous professional development activity; working alongside senior colleagues to identify areas to develop Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes for trainee pharmacists and undergraduate students Ensure appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development and enrol onto review and appraisal systems within the practice6. Research and Evaluation: Critically evaluate and review literature, identifying where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice Be proficient in providing evidence suitable for presentations at practice level Understand the principles of research governance and demonstrate ability to apply researchevidence base into working place Support the practice agenda to expand the support of existing clinical trials7. Health and Safety/Risk Management The post-holder must always comply with Practice Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System The post-holder will comply with the Data Protection Act (1984) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990)8. Equality and Diversity The post-holder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.9. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The post-holder should always respect patient confidentiality and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.10. Special Working Conditions The post-holder may have contact with body fluids i.e., wound exudates; urine etc while in clinical practice.Job Description amendmentsThis job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended in line with PCN developments. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties to maintain the efficient running of the Practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Medicines Management Qualification
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret information and provide advice
• Awareness of own limitations and when to refer to others for advice
• Good keyboard skills and familiar with routine office software packages e.g. word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to work as a team member.
• Able to participate in flexible working
• Commitment to improving the quality of care for patients
• Possesses good verbal and written communication skills
• Display an understanding of and ability to deal with patient confidential and sensitive information on a daily basis
• Ability to communicate complex medication issues to patient and carers in order that they can understand and make best use of their medicines
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to communicate and deal with all patients and/or carers some of whom may have language, sensory or learning difficulties, or who may be dying or distressed
• Ability to follow policy and procedure
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Desirable

• MUR and repeat dispensing certification
• Knowledge of dispensary working
• Knowledge of aseptic services
• Knowledge of medicines information service
• Knowledge of community services pharmacy
• System one Skills
• Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
• Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
• Broad knowledge of General Practice
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
• Medicines Management Qualification
• Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) cleared

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Minor Ailments certification
• MUR and repeat dispensing certification
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Other Attributes

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Problem solving & analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• Dispensing and accuracy checking skills
• Knowledge of dispensary working
• Knowledge of aseptic services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification GPhC Registered Pharmacist Medicines Management Qualification Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to interpret information and provide advice Awareness of own limitations and when to refer to others for advice Good keyboard skills and familiar with routine office software packages e.g. word, Excel, PowerPoint Able to work as a team member. Able to participate in flexible working Commitment to improving the quality of care for patients Possesses good verbal and written communication skills Display an understanding of and ability to deal with patient confidential and sensitive information on a daily basis Ability to communicate complex medication issues to patient and carers in order that they can understand and make best use of their medicines Demonstrate understanding and ability to communicate and deal with all patients and/or carers some of whom may have language, sensory or learning difficulties, or who may be dying or distressed Ability to follow policy and procedure The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Desirable MUR and repeat dispensing certification Knowledge of dispensary working Knowledge of aseptic services Knowledge of medicines information service Knowledge of community services pharmacy System one Skills Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care Broad knowledge of General Practice Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Evidence of continuing professional development Experience Essential GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification Medicines Management Qualification Knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) cleared Desirable Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice Minor Ailments certification MUR and repeat dispensing certification Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Other Attributes Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Problem solving & analytical skills Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable Dispensing and accuracy checking skills Knowledge of dispensary working Knowledge of aseptic services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northolt PCN

Address

West End Surgery

Northolt

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northoltpcn.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northolt PCN

Address

West End Surgery

Northolt

Northolt

Middlesex

UB5 6QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://northoltpcn.com (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

As a Practice Nurse, you will provide high-quality nursing care, health assessments and treatments to patients, working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals. You will play an important role in patient education, chronic disease management and health promotion, while working within the NMC Code of Conduct and the Partnerships policies and procedures

Main duties of the job

Conduct patient assessments including history taking physical examinations and vital signs monitoring relevant to role

Administer treatments and procedures such as wound care ECGs Doppler assessments blood pressure checks and injections

Provide immunisations including child and travel vaccinations and perform cervical screening

Provide contraceptive care and advice

Support the management of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes asthma COPD and cardiovascular disease

Monitor and review treatment plans ensuring they align with best practices and patient needs.

Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care

Promote healthy lifestyles and offer guidance on diet exercise and smoking cessation

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring all treatments and consultations are documented in the practices computerised system

Monitor and manage medical supplies, including the ordering of vaccines drugs and laboratory materials

Participate in practice meetings, contributing to discussions on patient care practice development and policy updates

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and sharing expertise to improve patient outcomes

Maintain a Personal Learning Plan to ensure compliance with revalidation requirements and NMC standards

About us

Living Well Partnershipis made up of 8 GP surgeries working innovatively to change the way we deliver great patient care and fast, effective patient communication.