Job summary An exciting opportunity for appropriately qualified clinical pharmacist to work within the Primary Care setting. The successful candidate will join a group of Primary Care Network clinical pharmacists working under the supervision and mentoring of a Senior clinical Pharmacist. The role of a Clinincal Pharmacist is required to work across two GP practices in the coastal town of Redcar (Saltscar and Ravenscar). The position is an ARRS supported role for Redcar Coastal PCN. As a Clinical Pharmacist, the post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and run processes for repeat prescription reauthorisation, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. The role includes patient facing review with the applicant undertaking clinical medication reviews with patients within the practice or domiciliary visit to proactively manage polypharmacy and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring. Main duties of the job Duties of the role The post holder will be required to travel independently between the 2 GP practices and attend meetings. Demonstrates general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas. Can plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general pharmaceutical care programmes for patients in core areas, including long term conditions identified by local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individual. Demonstrates ability to use skills in a range of routine situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options. Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate. Can follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct. Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance. About us Redcar Coastal PCN are able to provide the successful candidate with access to peer support and mentorship. Working across two GP Practices the post holder will establish and build effective working processes and communication pathways with all members of the primary care teams. The successful candidate will have access to regular supervision and training provided by the PCN Senor Clinical pharmacist. General Practice will support the candidate to foster and maintain strong links with all services across the PCN, community and hospital pharmacists, other healthcare professionals including pharmacy technicians, social prescribers and first contact physiotherapists. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0109-25-0000 Job locations 22 Kirkleatham Street Redcar Cleveland TS10 1UA Ravenscar Surgery Redcar Primary Care Hospital Redcar North Yorkshire TS10 4NW Job description Job responsibilities FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE Primary Responsibilities Repeat prescribing Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and structured medication reviews, reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Medicines quality improvement: Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the relevant practice team. Medicines safety: Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance Care Quality Commission: Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Patient facing clinical structured medication review. Patient facing Long-term condition clinics. Domiciliary structured Clinical Medication Reviews. Management of common/minor/self- limiting ailments. Medicines, alerts and support Medicine information to practice staff and patients. Helping tackle the issue of unplanned hospital admissions. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital Signposting Service development. Job description Job responsibilities FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED FOR REFERENCE Primary Responsibilities Repeat prescribing Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and structured medication reviews, reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. Medicines quality improvement: Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the relevant practice team. Medicines safety: Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance Care Quality Commission: Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Patient facing clinical structured medication review. Patient facing Long-term condition clinics. Domiciliary structured Clinical Medication Reviews. Management of common/minor/self- limiting ailments. Medicines, alerts and support Medicine information to practice staff and patients. Helping tackle the issue of unplanned hospital admissions. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital Signposting Service development. Person Specification Experience Essential 2 Years post graduate experience in pharmacy Desirable 2 years post graduate experience working in general practice Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPHC Has an awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Successful candidate will be required, expected to enroll on the course within 3 months of commencing the job, to complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway PCPEP as a requirement for this role if not already completed course. already completed. An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general Excellent written and verbal communication skills practices Self-Motivation Adaptable Good IT skills Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Desirable Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in pharmacy, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification. May hold or be working towards a postgraduate pharmacy qualification. A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway PCPEP In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences e.g. patients. Person Specification Experience Essential 2 Years post graduate experience in pharmacy Desirable 2 years post graduate experience working in general practice Qualifications Essential Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPHC Has an awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing Successful candidate will be required, expected to enroll on the course within 3 months of commencing the job, to complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway PCPEP as a requirement for this role if not already completed course. already completed. An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general Excellent written and verbal communication skills practices Self-Motivation Adaptable Good IT skills Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Desirable Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in pharmacy, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio May hold or be working towards a prescribing qualification. May hold or be working towards a postgraduate pharmacy qualification. A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway PCPEP In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences e.g. patients. 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 The Saltscar Surgery Address 22 Kirkleatham Street Redcar Cleveland TS10 1UA Employer's website https://www.saltscarsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)