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.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking pharmacists educated to degree level, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), possessing a Master's 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: Optimising the use of medicines Supporting the PCNs with regards to prescription and medication queries Improving the safety and quality of prescribing Providing support and education to patients on self-management and ensuring referral to appropriate healthcare professionals if required Implementing and managing the repeat prescribing process for practice and patient requests This 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 it requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the Primary Care Networks. About us
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 is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job 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 patients in the GP practice(s). Support the practice in integrating 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 it 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 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.
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We are seeking pharmacists educated to degree level, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), possessing a Master's 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: Optimising the use of medicines Supporting the PCNs with regards to prescription and medication queries Improving the safety and quality of prescribing Providing support and education to patients on self-management and ensuring referral to appropriate healthcare professionals if required Implementing and managing the repeat prescribing process for practice and patient requests This 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 it requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the Primary Care Networks. About us
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 is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Job 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 patients in the GP practice(s). Support the practice in integrating 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 it 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 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.
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