Job summary Crays Primary Care Network are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist to join their ever growing team. This position has become available due to the expansion of our existing team that has been growing with significant positive impact upon patient services across Crays PCN. The Crays Collaborative PCN is anetwork of 6 GP surgeries which are Broomwood Surgery, Crescent Surgery, Derry Downs Surgery, Gillmans Road Surgery, Poverest Medical Centre and St Mary Cray Practice. Together they cover a patient population of over 35,500 patients, most of whom live in deprivation. Two of their practices are training practices. They are a highly supportive PCN whose practices work closely together, understanding the importance of a good work/life balance with an open-door ethos. The PCN caters to the healthcare needs of their patients by ensuring they make the best use of collective resources across practices, local healthcare providers and professional groups to allow greater resilience to primary care. To achieve this, they are supported by additional roles such as paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, social prescribers, Health and wellbeing coach, nurses, care coordinators, mental health practitioners. You can expect to work across no more than 2-3 practices across the PCN. Main duties of the job Clinical Pharmacists play a key role Primary Care Networks. Their responsibilities include: Medicines optimisation within the PCN Medicines Reconciliation Providing expert advice on clinical medicines Undertaking structured clinical reviews with patients to manage complex polypharmacy needs Working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients. About us Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) Department Information BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population. BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond. Organisational Values / Objectives BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce. BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population. At BGPA we truly believe that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We want a workplace culture that truly reflects our values. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the Bgpa workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI people. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £46,000 to £52,000 a year Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0166-25-0002 Job locations St. Mary Cray Practice 322 High Street St. Mary Cray Orpington Kent BR5 4AR 42 Poverest Road Orpington Kent BR5 2DQ 41 Broomwood Road Orpington Kent BR5 2JP 322 High Street St. Mary Cray Orpington Kent BR5 4AR 29 Derry Downs Orpington Kent BR5 4DU 1 Gillmans Road Orpington Kent BR5 4LA 38 Marion Crescent Orpington Kent BR5 2DD Job description Job responsibilities Provide professional advice and support on the safe prescribing, handling and administrationof medicines. This includes support regarding development and implementation ofmedicines management processes and policies. Lead on the medicines aspects relating to the care of patients to optimise medicines, reducemedicines-related risks and improve adherence to taking medicines by carrying outmedication assessments and reviews in identified patients. Resolve day-to-day medicines and prescription issues with healthcare professionals Help patients to manage their conditions Lead repeat prescription services and deal with queries from staff and patients Present to Patients any changes to prescribing in line with NICE, best practice or in responseto prescribing alerts Advise patients of the adverse side effect of medication and potential interaction with othermedication/treatments Rationalise repeat prescriptions lists to avoid waste and duplication Provide reviews to those patients with LTCs or complex health needs, including drugmonitoring and risk versus benefit. Provide both face to face and digital appointments to practice patients Contribute to the management of the prescribing budget through the promotion of safe,cost effective rational prescribing Contribute to minimising the harms associated with the use of medicines, for example by deprescribing Job description Job responsibilities Provide professional advice and support on the safe prescribing, handling and administrationof medicines. This includes support regarding development and implementation ofmedicines management processes and policies. Lead on the medicines aspects relating to the care of patients to optimise medicines, reducemedicines-related risks and improve adherence to taking medicines by carrying outmedication assessments and reviews in identified patients. Resolve day-to-day medicines and prescription issues with healthcare professionals Help patients to manage their conditions Lead repeat prescription services and deal with queries from staff and patients Present to Patients any changes to prescribing in line with NICE, best practice or in responseto prescribing alerts Advise patients of the adverse side effect of medication and potential interaction with othermedication/treatments Rationalise repeat prescriptions lists to avoid waste and duplication Provide reviews to those patients with LTCs or complex health needs, including drugmonitoring and risk versus benefit. Provide both face to face and digital appointments to practice patients Contribute to the management of the prescribing budget through the promotion of safe,cost effective rational prescribing Contribute to minimising the harms associated with the use of medicines, for example by deprescribing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification pre 2002. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Postgraduate qualification in clinical/community pharmacy or equivalent additional experience. Evidence of recent continuing learning/professional development. Desirable Diploma in clinical/community pharmacy. Specific Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative, able to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines. Ability to work well within a team Good organisational skills Good time management Ability to deal with difficult situations with diplomacy and sensitivity Confident and assertive in dealing with other healthcare professionals Desirable Knowledge of GP computer systems especially EMIS Familiarity with analysing/interpreting ePACT data Knowledge Essential Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams Experience of medication review Proven clinical pharmacy knowledge and evidence of commitment to continuing education Understanding of primary and secondary care interface Understanding of current medicines management issues Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and structures Familiarity with the concepts of evidence based medicine, needs assessment, effectiveness, prioritisation and appropriateness An appreciation of the complexities of relationships across the health economy. Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills particularly with prescribers, older people and carers Ability to deal with difficult issues/situations with diplomacy and sensitivity Ability to work on own initiative, able to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines Ability to work well in a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification pre 2002. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Postgraduate qualification in clinical/community pharmacy or equivalent additional experience. Evidence of recent continuing learning/professional development. Desirable Diploma in clinical/community pharmacy. Specific Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills Ability to work on own initiative, able to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines. Ability to work well within a team Good organisational skills Good time management Ability to deal with difficult situations with diplomacy and sensitivity Confident and assertive in dealing with other healthcare professionals Desirable Knowledge of GP computer systems especially EMIS Familiarity with analysing/interpreting ePACT data Knowledge Essential Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams Experience of medication review Proven clinical pharmacy knowledge and evidence of commitment to continuing education Understanding of primary and secondary care interface Understanding of current medicines management issues Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and structures Familiarity with the concepts of evidence based medicine, needs assessment, effectiveness, prioritisation and appropriateness An appreciation of the complexities of relationships across the health economy. Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Personal Qualities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills particularly with prescribers, older people and carers Ability to deal with difficult issues/situations with diplomacy and sensitivity Ability to work on own initiative, able to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines Ability to work well in a team 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 Bromley GP Alliance Ltd Address St. Mary Cray Practice 322 High Street St. Mary Cray Orpington Kent BR5 4AR Employer's website https://bromleygpalliance.org/ (Opens in a new tab)