Clinical Pharmacist – North West PCN

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Full time
Location: Doncaster
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Would you like to work as a pharmacist in general practice joining the newest and most exciting branch of the pharmacy profession? We are looking to recruit Clinical Pharmacists who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role in the Primary Care Networks (PCN). Doncaster has six PCNs; Central, East, North, North West, South, and 4Doncaster. The role will be working within a great team including a senior pharmacist who will provide clinical supervision and day to day support and four pharmacy technicians. The role involves all aspects of pharmacist support including liaison with community pharmacy. This role will be based working within The

North West Primary Care Network. We are seeking pharmacists educated to degree level, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), possessing a Masters Degree (MPharm) or equivalent. You will need to be flexible in your approach to work as the role will be working primarily across the Primary Care Network, within various practices; providing pharmacy services, including; Optimise the use of medicines Support the PCNs with regards to prescription and medication queries Improve the safety and quality of prescribing Providing support and education to patients on self-management and ensure referral to appropriate healthcare professionals if required Implement and manage the repeat prescribing process for practice and patient request This is is an exciting opportunity in which you will gain experience and make a real impact. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the Primary Care Networks. Further details can be found in the attached job description. Working for our organisation

Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city. At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact. As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year. PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working within North West PCN, as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. Take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy Provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. 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(s) Support the practice integrate 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. Please note that if you are successful, the pre-employment health check will require evidence of vaccination status or exemption, where appropriate, and your vaccination status will be retained as part of your employment health record. Person specification

Qualifications

General Pharmaceutical Council registration Master's Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent Independent Prescriber qualification or willingness to complete Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience gaining independent prescribing qualification Experience

Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare Skills

Written and verbal communication, problem solving, IT, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Ability to obtain and analyse complex information Working independently or as part of a team Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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