Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our expanding Pharmacy Team within the PCN. The Clinical Pharmacist will work as part of the integrated practice team and liaise on a daily basis with the clinical and administration team to manage clinical issues as per the duties and responsibilities of the post holder. The Clinical Pharmacist will have a key role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the prescribing at the practice, by working with the repeat prescription team, care homes and other healthcare professionals in a number of roles, including education and prescribing in their own right. This will include structured medication reviews for patient with long-term condition or on high-risk medication, active participation in weekly care home board rounds and responding to medication queries from patient and health care professionals. Reviewing and updating current protocols and procedures will also be an important part of the role. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. Provide expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s). Main duties of the job Please refer to the job description attached for further details. Risk stratification, service development, information management, medicines quality improvement programmes, medicines safety, Care Quality Commission, implmentation of local and national guidelines, education and training, public health, vaccinations, PCN requirements, differential/ undifferential diagnosis, patient facing medicines suppoirt, telephone medicines support, extended hours, medicines information to practice staff and patients, frailty reviews, management of medicines including reconciliation for discharges, new patients and recent specialist appointments, repeat prescribing. About us The North Devon Coastal Primary Care Network was formed in June 2019; the partnership comprises Combe Coastal Practice, Caen Medical Centre and South Molton Medical Centre all within North Devon. Between the network we look after approx. 45,000 patients across these 3 Practices. Whilst retaining our independent practices, we are working together on collaborative projects to improve and develop the healthcare services we offer to patients. The post holder will be part of an expanding pharmacy team which currently includes 4 pharmacists and 2 pharmacy technicians. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Band 7-8a Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A4856-24-0004 Job locations Combe Coastal Practice St. Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX348EG Job description Job responsibilities For full details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification provided. For any questions please contact Hayley Carr with the details provided. Job description Job responsibilities For full details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification provided. For any questions please contact Hayley Carr with the details provided. Person Specification Qualities/ attributes Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships Able to use own initiative Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Desirable Able to work in a changing environment Willingness to learn and to continually update skills An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Knowledge/ skills Essential Understanding of the basic duties required for the post Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience of developing new ways of working in terms of clinical management Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities Other Essential Car owner must be able to work across the PCN. Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions Desirable Flexible about working hours Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Has an independent prescribing qualification Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Hold a post-graduate clinical diploma Experience Essential Experience of working with patients in a busy environment Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Experience in the use of Primary Care/NHS computer systems Post registration experience Person Specification Qualities/ attributes Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships Able to use own initiative Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Desirable Able to work in a changing environment Willingness to learn and to continually update skills An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Knowledge/ skills Essential Understanding of the basic duties required for the post Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience of developing new ways of working in terms of clinical management Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities Other Essential Car owner must be able to work across the PCN. Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions Desirable Flexible about working hours Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Has an independent prescribing qualification Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Hold a post-graduate clinical diploma Experience Essential Experience of working with patients in a busy environment Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Experience in the use of Primary Care/NHS computer systems Post registration experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Devon Coastal Primary Care Network Address Combe Coastal Practice St. Brannocks Road Ilfracombe Devon EX348EG Employer's website https://www.northerndevoncoastal.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)