Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our progressive team as an independent prescribing clinical pharmacist working across a primary care network (PCN)
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated pharmacist to join our team of PCN based pharmacists and will have access to peer support and development opportunities as part of our MDT.
Main duties of the job
Applicants MUST have previous general practice experience and hold an independent prescribing qualification. The successful candidate will be required to have or be on the CPPE primary care pathway.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic experienced pharmacist to enhance our team even further. We take immense pride in our colleagues and in hand selecting our team. Each clinician must meet a vigorous internal specification and be willing to be fully adaptable with fantastic clinical acumen.
We have an experienced clinical support team who can be easily accessed to provide training and support to our staff and can assist with continuing professional development needs.
About us
Here at The Pharmacist Network our services deliver the benefits of having a pharmacist on site in your practice, whether they're there in person or dialing into your practice system remotely via our secure NHS connection, our pharmacists will add value to your team.
We are a trusted partner to the NHS, our team have have a wealth of experience in operating a at a range of NHS levels, from ICS-wide pharmacist services to individual practices requiring 'little and often' support we have a solution for you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide:
support to general practice staff and will help support the repeat prescriptions system
deal with acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
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 and PCNs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Hold an independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Qualified or enrolled on CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Training pathway
Experience
Essential
- Previous general practice experience
- Knowledge and awareness of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures relevant to the role
- Strong clinical leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role
Desirable
- Experience in supporting common acute and long-term conditions
- Experience of working within a care home setting in the capacity of providing patient-centred medicines optimisation support
- Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care Network arrangements
- Knowledge, awareness and experience of brief intervention and referral pathways that provide opportunistic advice and support for preventable illness and/or long-term conditions receptive to lifestyle/pharmacological support
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
The Pharmacist Network
Address
St. Marys Surgery
37 St. Marys Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4HF