The Pharmacist Network is a pharmacist-led organization that provides services to general practices nationally, focusing on delivering pharmacist and pharmacy technician services. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining like-minded individuals who are passionate about patient-centered care, valuing a culture of positivity, transparency, and excellence. Our workforce consists of over 250 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians with a wealth of experience and expertise.
Our senior clinical team supports the training, development, and workflow management of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within primary care and PCN settings.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic growing team. The successful candidate will collaborate and be part of a larger team dedicated to improving patient care, possessing vital leadership and management skills.
The post holder will be a pharmacist registered with the GPhC, who acts within their professional boundaries and works alongside the pharmacy team. They will provide leadership, line management, and support to clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the PCN/Practices they are responsible for.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies, requiring motivation and passion to develop this role and deliver excellence within general practice.
Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility:
* Support Head Office with core functions such as administrative and recruitment support.
* Maintain a safe clinical rota and support staff logistics.
* Work with admin to discuss rotas, cover, illness, and HR emails from pharmacists.
* Assist with recruitment to support the retention of staff.
* Participate in interviewing.
* Support Trainee Technicians with their workload - meet with them, deliver required training, track their progress, and provide feedback.
* Write, approve, and review documents, policies, and protocols.
* Attend and engage in Senior weekly meetings and complete assigned actions in a timely manner.
Deliver Training:
* Ensure staff are competent to deliver work within their boundaries.
* Develop training guides, SOPs, and policies to support their work.
* Signpost pharmacists needing additional training to resources (MORPh, CPPE, RPS, others).
* Research resources to signpost to (for clinicians and patients).
* Conduct monthly 1-2-1s, review ongoing competency using the competency framework, and complete annual appraisals.
* Observe CPPE work, provide feedback, and liaise with clinical supervisors or CPPE tutors as required.
Support The Team:
* Check all Pharmacists have appropriate workload and ledgers. Conduct quality assurance reviews of consultations and provide constructive feedback.
* Support Pharmacists with clinical queries when needed.
* Assist with clinical sessions, where required.
* Work with the team to provide progress reviews of PCN workstreams.
* Ensure pharmacists are working within their clinical competency and achieving a holistic approach when consulting with patients.
* Ensure teams are working to a high clinical standard through supervision, feedback, and development plans.
* Conduct long-term condition reviews, complex medication reviews, and daily practice workstreams such as medicines reconciliation and medication queries.
* Assist & manage the practices & PCNs local incentive scheme and QOF medication-related requirements.
* Audit practice workstreams and identify areas for medication-related improvement and safety.
* Implement local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations.
Support the Company’s Clinical Governance Agenda:
* Medicines safety.
* Risk management.
* Respond to feedback from Practices (complaints/investigations, significant events).
* Ensure compliance with CQC standards where medicines management/optimization is involved.
* Track completion and maintenance of mandatory training requirements.
* Support activities to complete revalidation and maintain registration as a registered pharmacist with the GPhC.
Benefits for Employees:
* GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid.
* 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro rata as required).
* Sick pay (within company policy).
* Health & wellbeing program with services such as confidential counseling, digital gym, and high street store discounts.
* An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available.
* Company equipment (e.g., laptop/smartcard reader).
* Flexibility.
* Pension scheme.
The Pharmacist Network is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Clinical Pharmacist. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £48,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Experience:
* Primary care: 1 year (required)
* Leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* GPhC (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TPN-HYB-SEN-CP-IP
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