Come to work in a beautiful part of West Yorkshire and join our growing team of dedicated professionals working with our partners to improve the health of our local population.
The Valleys Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking to recruit an experienced, proactive Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement. Passionate about high quality patient care, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The position is offered on a part-time basis approx 28 hours per week. Salary negotiable depending on experience.
We currently have a team of 7 Clinical Pharmacists and 5 Pharmacy Technicians serving The Valleys patient population (circa 57,000). Based at one of the 6 member practices within The Valleys PCN, you will work within your competency to provide medicine optimisation expertise to our practices and to our patient population. This is an evolving clinical role with scope for professional development and the opportunity to develop a specialised area of interest.
Main duties of the job
Clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required. To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the PCN where appropriate. To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance. To maintain full and complete records of all patient contacts using appropriate clinical templates and coding. To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendations where appropriate. Provide independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate. To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for prescribers or amend within scope of practice, based on findings. To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development. Work with practices to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care. This opportunity offers exceptional candidates the chance to develop a career within Primary Care and shape the future of the PCN. In return, the PCN is committed to working with you to further enhance your clinical skills and progression within the role. Overview of Our Organisation
Working to deliver services to a population of circa 57,000 patients, the PCN strives to be innovative and deliver on both local and national priorities. The PCN consists of 6 member practices (Meltham Group Practice, Slaithwaite Health Centre, Oaklands Health Centre, Elmwood Family Doctors, Colne Valley Group Practice, and Honley Surgery) two of which are rated Outstanding by CQC. Some practices within the PCN are involved in clinical research and many are training practices. The PCN covers the semi-rural populations across the Holme Valley and Colne Valley area of Huddersfield. Person Specification
Qualifications: Essential criteria
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council - Independent Prescriber or currently working towards qualification. Experience: Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio. - Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice. May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct. Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Expected hours: 28 per week Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 10/02/2025 Reference ID: VPCNCP01 Expected start date: 14/04/2025
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Clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long-term conditions where medicines optimisation is required. To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the PCN where appropriate. To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance. To maintain full and complete records of all patient contacts using appropriate clinical templates and coding. To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendations where appropriate. Provide independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate. To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for prescribers or amend within scope of practice, based on findings. To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development. Work with practices to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care. This opportunity offers exceptional candidates the chance to develop a career within Primary Care and shape the future of the PCN. In return, the PCN is committed to working with you to further enhance your clinical skills and progression within the role. Overview of Our Organisation
Working to deliver services to a population of circa 57,000 patients, the PCN strives to be innovative and deliver on both local and national priorities. The PCN consists of 6 member practices (Meltham Group Practice, Slaithwaite Health Centre, Oaklands Health Centre, Elmwood Family Doctors, Colne Valley Group Practice, and Honley Surgery) two of which are rated Outstanding by CQC. Some practices within the PCN are involved in clinical research and many are training practices. The PCN covers the semi-rural populations across the Holme Valley and Colne Valley area of Huddersfield. Person Specification
Qualifications: Essential criteria
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council - Independent Prescriber or currently working towards qualification. Experience: Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio. - Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice. May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct. Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Expected hours: 28 per week Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Application deadline: 10/02/2025 Reference ID: VPCNCP01 Expected start date: 14/04/2025
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