Job summary
As a PCN pharmacist you will take responsibility for medicines optimisation within the PCN, medicines reconciliation, the provision of expert advice on clinical medicines and the undertaking of structured clinical reviews with patients to proactively manage their complex polypharmacy needs
Main duties of the job
The PCN are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist who will be an integral part of the General Practice team, working in Corbridge Medical Group, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network.
They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines expertise.
They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care, safety and support clinical staff in the management of patients.
They will need to have the ability to influence and communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, patients and support staff.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber.
About us
At West Northumberland PCN our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives.
When you join our team we want to help you to do your best for our patients every day, and so we offer flexible working and a friendly, supportive workplace. To us, your attitude is the most important thing that you bring to your role so if you are positive, enthusiastic and treat people brilliantly then this could be the place for you. We operate to a gold standard in everything we do, because that is what our patients and practices deserve. If job satisfaction for you comes from knowing that you made a difference today then we would love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose
A vacancy has arisen to join our mature Primary Care Network serving the populations of 12 practices across West Northumberland. The opportunity is to be part of an experienced team bringing the valued skills and knowledge of Clinical Pharmacists to the high achieving practices across the Tyne Valley.
The post-holder will join the network team taking a lead on the Medicines Optimisation agenda within practices and across the network, supporting staff with all aspects of medicine management and building links with community and secondary care pharmacy partners. As a patient-facing clinical role you will also have the opportunity to bring your skills to a wide range of clinical situations and support the practice team with long term condition management.
This post will be based at Corbridge Medical Group and at least one other GP Practice within the Network.
You will work within your professional and clinical boundaries whilst being supported with supervision from a named GP.
Candidates should be a registered pharmacist with 2-3 years post-registration experience, have good communication skills and value a patient-focused approach. Candidates should have completed or be working towards completing the CPPE pathway. A prescribing qualification is desirable but can also be supported.
The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. There will be opportunities to develop your role and skill-set in line with network aims and objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. 1st degree Vocational Masters degree in pharmacy- 4 years
2. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
3. Independent prescribing qualification
4. Evidence of continuing Professional Development to at least meet the mandatory requirements of the GPhC
Desirable
5. Postgraduate clinical qualification over and above 1st degree, preferably at Masters level and or significant relevant experience to demonstrate similar level of knowledge
6. Member of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and or other professional groups to facilitate continuing professional development
Personal Qualities
Essential
7. Good influencing and negotiating skills
8. Positive and optimistic and cooperative
9. Excellent interpersonal skills
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
11. Good critical appraisal skills
12. Adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Experience
Essential
13. Experience
14. Essential
15. Experience of patient consultation
16. Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
17. Experience of patient consultation
18. Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
Desirable
19. Desirable
20. Significant relevant post-registration hospital experience
21. Experience of hospital and community pharmacy
22. Previous primary care experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
23. Skills and Abilities
24. Essential
25. Understanding and appreciation of primary care prescribing
26. Ability to plan, monitor, optimise and review general medicine optimisation issues
27. Good IT skills- generic
28. Ability to translate broad national strategy into deliverable local plans
29. Written and verbal communication skills
30. Ability to prioritise, delegate and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
31. Effective time management, planning & organising
32. Ability to network and build relationships
33. Proven problem solving & analytical skills
Desirable
34. Desirable
35. Emis System One