Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic PCN pharmacist to join our well-established team. You will assist with the development of managed Clinical Networks and will involve collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders, in order to reduce health inequalities and improve health within the population of Oldham Central PCN. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an experienced pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, to help develop, and mentor a team of pharmacy technicians. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role and will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practices and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the Oldham Central PCN. The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare, and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. About us Oldham Primary Care Network is one of five PCNs in the borough and has a network of thirteen practices with the largest population size of all the PCNs. The profile of the borough means that we have diverse communities, made up of people from a range of ages, backgrounds and cultures. All of these factors make Oldham an excellent place in which to live and work. Our mission: Through preventative and personalised care we are transforming the way healthcare is delivered. We aim to maintain this team based approach, using technology and innovation wherever possible. Enhancing effective ways of improving communication, self-management and health outcomes across our organisation. Responsive to the issues that are important to you, we remain committed to treating our workforce and all our patients with the highest quality of care and respect we believe you deserve. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Flexible working Reference number A5520-24-0000 Job locations Integrated Care Centre New Radcliffe Street Oldham OL11NL Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the attached job specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Accredited Master degree of pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent. Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification. Completed, or working towards, a Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway qualification (CPPE). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Accredited Master degree of pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent. Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification. Completed, or working towards, a Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway qualification (CPPE). 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 Oldham Central PCN Address Integrated Care Centre New Radcliffe Street Oldham OL11NL Employer's website https://oldhamcentralpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)