To support the Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist and practice teams to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste, and maximising patient-centred outcomes.
Main Duties of the Job
To assist and support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists to provide Structured Medication Reviews and medicine awareness. To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework, the PCNs Impact and Investment Fund targets, and the locally agreed Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. To participate in medication audits. To assist the Clinical Pharmacist team to input data for the local Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and incentive schemes and to liaise with the Medicines Management team at Staffordshire ICB (previous CCG). To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. About Us
GP First PCN Limited is an umbrella organisation for three Staffordshire PCNs; Stafford Town, Stone & Eccleshall, and Seisdon. The PCN supports several practices working together in collaborative ways to develop and deliver network-based services to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. This exciting opportunity is within the Stafford Town Primary Care Network (PCN), which has four member practices in the centre of Stafford: Stafford Health & Wellbeing, Holmcroft Surgery, Castlefields Surgery, and Wolverhampton Road Surgery. We are continuously developing and building our PCN clinical team and hope that you could join us in this. Job Responsibilities
To assist and support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists to provide Structured Medication Reviews and medicine awareness. To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework, the PCNs Impact and Investment Fund targets, and the locally agreed Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. To participate in medication audits. To assist the Clinical Pharmacist team to input data for the local Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and incentive schemes and to liaise with the Medicines Management team at Staffordshire ICB (previous CCG). To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner, referring to the most appropriate clinician in accordance with practice protocols. To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate. To help plan, develop, and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Willingness to undertake additional training as appropriate, including CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway if not already completed. Neat and professional appearance. Flexibility in working arrangements. Adaptable to changes in working environment and practices. Ability to remain composed and professionally effective in all circumstances. Own transport for attending home visits when required. Knowledge
Knowledge of the clinical use of drugs. Understanding of medicine management issues. Qualifications
Completion of a GPhC approved Pharmacy technician qualification. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council of GB. Maintains clinical and professional competence and CPD. Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway. Experience
Good understanding of general practice and the wider NHS. Experience of working in a GP Practice or hospital. Experience to undertake domiciliary home visits as appropriate to undertake medical reviews. Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Good presentation & organisational skills. Effective time management and the ability to prioritise. Ability to work on own or as part of a team and liaise with other professionals. Ability to plan and manage own workload to meet required deadlines. Familiar with EMIS Web and Docman GP computer systems. 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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To assist and support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists to provide Structured Medication Reviews and medicine awareness. To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework, the PCNs Impact and Investment Fund targets, and the locally agreed Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. To participate in medication audits. To assist the Clinical Pharmacist team to input data for the local Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and incentive schemes and to liaise with the Medicines Management team at Staffordshire ICB (previous CCG). To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. About Us
GP First PCN Limited is an umbrella organisation for three Staffordshire PCNs; Stafford Town, Stone & Eccleshall, and Seisdon. The PCN supports several practices working together in collaborative ways to develop and deliver network-based services to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. This exciting opportunity is within the Stafford Town Primary Care Network (PCN), which has four member practices in the centre of Stafford: Stafford Health & Wellbeing, Holmcroft Surgery, Castlefields Surgery, and Wolverhampton Road Surgery. We are continuously developing and building our PCN clinical team and hope that you could join us in this. Job Responsibilities
To assist and support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists to provide Structured Medication Reviews and medicine awareness. To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework, the PCNs Impact and Investment Fund targets, and the locally agreed Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols/Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems. To provide advice to GPs, staff, and patients in changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness. To participate in medication audits. To assist the Clinical Pharmacist team to input data for the local Medicine Optimisation Scheme. To assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and incentive schemes and to liaise with the Medicines Management team at Staffordshire ICB (previous CCG). To prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing. To take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk and making recommendations for improvement. To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner, referring to the most appropriate clinician in accordance with practice protocols. To advise on the sourcing and safe management of medicines as appropriate. To help plan, develop, and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing. Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Willingness to undertake additional training as appropriate, including CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway if not already completed. Neat and professional appearance. Flexibility in working arrangements. Adaptable to changes in working environment and practices. Ability to remain composed and professionally effective in all circumstances. Own transport for attending home visits when required. Knowledge
Knowledge of the clinical use of drugs. Understanding of medicine management issues. Qualifications
Completion of a GPhC approved Pharmacy technician qualification. Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council of GB. Maintains clinical and professional competence and CPD. Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway. Experience
Good understanding of general practice and the wider NHS. Experience of working in a GP Practice or hospital. Experience to undertake domiciliary home visits as appropriate to undertake medical reviews. Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Good presentation & organisational skills. Effective time management and the ability to prioritise. Ability to work on own or as part of a team and liaise with other professionals. Ability to plan and manage own workload to meet required deadlines. Familiar with EMIS Web and Docman GP computer systems. 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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