Job summary Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across Warrington. The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is supported by the direction of national policy the NHS Long Term Plan where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice. Clinical Pharmacists play an important role within Primary Care Networks (PCN), working alongside pharmacy technicians, community pharmacists and other members of the PCNs multi-disciplinary team. You will directly contribute to improving patient care and supporting the efficient running of a new model of general practice. You will become the practice expert in medicines optimisation and have input into the following areas but not limited to: undertaking structured medication reviews medication queries reconciling medications at discharge from hospital improving medicines optimisation and safety supporting care homes running practice clinics Main duties of the job To improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely Clinical Medicines expertise, by working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Practice Team. To pro-actively transfer workload relating to medicines optimisation issues from Practice clinical staff to improve patient care, safety, thus freeing up Practice clinical staff to spend more time on other clinical care. To promote safe, evidence based, cost effective prescribing in line with NHS Cheshire & Merseyside requirements To provide expert pharmaceutical advice to Practices and the Medicines Optimisation Team To provide prescribing support to the designated Practices and team members in areas such as: Managing and reconciling medications from Hospital discharge letters Medication reviews/structured medication reviews and follow up both over the phone and face to face Implementation of prescribing changes Review of repeat prescribing Audit of practice prescribing Medication queries The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit, as well as managing some aspects of the Investment Impact Fund (IIF). Experience is preferred but all applications will be considered as training is provided to all new starters and you will be enrolled on to an 18-month primary pathway. About us South Warrington PCN is one of five PCNs within Warrington, Cheshire. We provide primary care services to 51,763 patients, across five GP practices. Stockton Heath Medical Centre, Latchford Medical Centre, Stretton Medical Centre, Brookfield Surgery and Lakeside Surgery With the creation of the 2020/21 Network Direct Enhanced Services (DES) and the introduction of the NHS Additional Role Reimbursement (ARRS) to support primary care, the PCN has recruited staff under the ARRS to support and broaden our primary care team which allows us to provide better care for our patients. These roles include: Paramedics Mental Health Practitioners Social Prescribing Link Workers Health and Wellbeing Coaches First Contact Physiotherapists Care Coordinators The PCN is headed by our committed Clinical Directors, Strategic Manager, Practice Managers and GP members. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £48,526 to £52,809 per annum pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0491-25-0004 Job locations Unit 12 Guardian Point Guardian Street Warrington WA5 1AU Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities underpinning the role To develop and facilitate a good working relationship with all local providers of healthcare. To plan and organise own workload, including audit and project work, and training sessions. To record personally generated information and maintain a database of information relating to the work done in the practice(s). Personally generated information includes information and records relating to audit and clinical work undertaken by the post holder, reference notes relating to clinical/ technical information. The database includes maintaining up-to-date, detailed records of all work done in practices for which the post holder is accountable. To maintain registration as a pharmacist and comply with appropriate professional codes. As appropriate to the post, to maintain and develop professional competence and expertise, keep up to date with medical/therapeutic evidence and opinion, and local and national service, legislation and policy developments, agree objectives and a personal development plan and participate in the appraisal process. To attend local, regional and national meetings of relevance. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager. All employees should understand that it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equal treatment and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance). Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities underpinning the role To develop and facilitate a good working relationship with all local providers of healthcare. To plan and organise own workload, including audit and project work, and training sessions. To record personally generated information and maintain a database of information relating to the work done in the practice(s). Personally generated information includes information and records relating to audit and clinical work undertaken by the post holder, reference notes relating to clinical/ technical information. The database includes maintaining up-to-date, detailed records of all work done in practices for which the post holder is accountable. To maintain registration as a pharmacist and comply with appropriate professional codes. As appropriate to the post, to maintain and develop professional competence and expertise, keep up to date with medical/therapeutic evidence and opinion, and local and national service, legislation and policy developments, agree objectives and a personal development plan and participate in the appraisal process. To attend local, regional and national meetings of relevance. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager. All employees should understand that it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equal treatment and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) Desirable Independent prescriber or is currently working towards gaining an independent prescribing qualification Clinical Diploma Experience Desirable Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Knowledge and Skills Essential An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions. Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Work effectively independently and as a team member Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Desirable Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence / motivate / persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations / agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Personal Attributes Essential Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence / motivate / persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations / agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers Other Essential Self-motivation Adaptable Full driving licence Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) Desirable Independent prescriber or is currently working towards gaining an independent prescribing qualification Clinical Diploma Experience Desirable Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. Knowledge and Skills Essential An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions. Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Work effectively independently and as a team member Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Desirable Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence / motivate / persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations / agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Personal Attributes Essential Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence / motivate / persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations / agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers Other Essential Self-motivation Adaptable Full driving licence 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 (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. 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 Quay Primary Healthcare CIC Address Unit 12 Guardian Point Guardian Street Warrington WA5 1AU Employer's website http://quayhealthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)