Job summary CBC Health Federation is looking to recruit Specialist Medicines Optimisation Pharmacists to work within Pharmicus. We have an exciting opportunity for proactive pharmacists to join our supportive team to improve the quality of general practice across Gateshead, Newcastle & South Tyneside by supporting GPs and other healthcare professionals, maximising patient safety and optimising medications. The successful candidate(s) will be supported by other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the whole Pharmicus team. If you are looking for something new, fancy a change, and are passionate about delivering quality services drop us a line or get your application form filled in. What are you waiting for? If you'd like to know more, please contact us on0191 497 7710 Main duties of the job Please see the attached Job Description for more information on main duties, qualifications and skills required for this role, within CBC Health Federation. About us Community Based Care Health Federation Ltd are based on Team Valley serving Primary Care in Gateshead and the wider Northeast footprint. As a not-for-profit provider we reinvest any surplus to improve services for our patients in Gateshead and support our GP's and Primary Care Networks to deliver the highest quality services. As a provider of high quality clinical and non-clinical services we are a respected and proud company that puts patients at the heart of what we do, whilst valuing and supporting our staff to grow and develop. We have company values developed by our staff that underpin our work and the way we work together, and we have a staff culture club to ensure the voice of our staff is heard at Board level and throughout the senior management team. Many of our roles are available with the NHS pension scheme and transferable service is recognised from previous NHS employment as appropriate. We offer competitive rates of pay and out of hours enhancements and have a fully integrated reward and recognition system. We have just been awarded the Silver accreditation for the "Better Health at Work Award" where we have demonstrated our continued commitment to supporting our workforce to keep well at work. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number E0154-11-Pharm Job locations Building 7 Queens Park Queensway, Team Valley Gateshead NE11 0QD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more information on main duties, qualifications and skills required for this role, within CBC Health Federation. Staff Benefits include: NHS Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Vivup staff discount scheme Blue Light Card discounts Enhanced Wellbeing programme Up to 33 days annual leave Free staff parking Flexible working Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more information on main duties, qualifications and skills required for this role, within CBC Health Federation. Staff Benefits include: NHS Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Vivup staff discount scheme Blue Light Card discounts Enhanced Wellbeing programme Up to 33 days annual leave Free staff parking Flexible working Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified Pharmacist Specialist knowledge acquired through clinical diploma or equivalent experience In-depth knowledge of therapeutics, especially medicines used in primary care Has awareness of the common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT Literate Evidence of an ability to build successful working relationships with a range of professionals and administrative staff Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make judgements Time management Professional and discreet Adaptable and flexible with the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing demands Experience of training and supporting less experienced staff High degree of concentration with potential for frequent interruption Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role Desirable Experience of working in primary care Experience of GP clinical systems Independent Prescriber or working towards this qualification Supervisory or line management experience Leadership experience Experience of delivering medicines optimisation / medicines management support Understanding of primary care working and NHS organisational structures Knowledge of local and national medicines optimisation related priorities Experience of clinical audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified Pharmacist Specialist knowledge acquired through clinical diploma or equivalent experience In-depth knowledge of therapeutics, especially medicines used in primary care Has awareness of the common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice Excellent verbal and written communication skills IT Literate Evidence of an ability to build successful working relationships with a range of professionals and administrative staff Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make judgements Time management Professional and discreet Adaptable and flexible with the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing demands Experience of training and supporting less experienced staff High degree of concentration with potential for frequent interruption Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role Desirable Experience of working in primary care Experience of GP clinical systems Independent Prescriber or working towards this qualification Supervisory or line management experience Leadership experience Experience of delivering medicines optimisation / medicines management support Understanding of primary care working and NHS organisational structures Knowledge of local and national medicines optimisation related priorities Experience of clinical audit 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 CBC Health Address Building 7 Queens Park Queensway, Team Valley Gateshead NE11 0QD Employer's website http://www.cbchealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)