Job summary Are you looking for a fresh new start in your pharmacy career? A role which allows you to develop your clinical competencies whilst delivering high quality patient care? The 3Sixty Care Partnership is a unique joint venture between a federation of 27 GP practices in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and East Northants and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. 3Sixty are working together with the five Primary Care Networks (PCNs), by bringing together health and care professionals to support them to deliver joined-up services, which we believe will lead to better quality care, better patient satisfaction and better outcomes. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) on behalf of 3Sixty Care Partnership, and its member practices are excited to announce that they are seeking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacists, with excellent communication skills to join our forward-thinking team to support the safe and effective prescribing of medicines and deliver the Primary Care Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES). Main duties of the job The roles involve working in a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role as well as providing primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. The successful candidates will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake structured medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. In addition, the clinical pharmacist will provide support with medicines optimisation, medicines safety, quality improvement, staff training and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. Interested applicants will need to have completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, as well as experience of working in a pharmacy setting. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a commitment to learning and development and an ability to adapt to different working environments. We welcome applications from registered pharmacists working in all sectors of pharmacy. The successful candidates will be enrolled on to the Primary Care Education Pathway and be supported to develop their role to become non-medical prescribers. The organisation has a strong commitment to the learning and development of their pharmacy team. Therefore please do not let limited clinical experience be a barrier to applying for the position. About us NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 270-TE821-CORP-C Job locations GP practices in Northamptonshire Northamptonshire NN8 1LT Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Job description Job responsibilities For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document. Person Specification Qualification Essential Degree in pharmacy Desirable Postgraduate clinical diploma Independent prescriber Primary Care Education Pathway or equivalent Registration Essential Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience Essential Relevant experience in delivering clinical pharmacy services Desirable Primary Care Experience Experience of working in a GP Surgery Commitment to continuing professional development / education Experience of teaching or training staff Person Specification Qualification Essential Degree in pharmacy Desirable Postgraduate clinical diploma Independent prescriber Primary Care Education Pathway or equivalent Registration Essential Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Desirable Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Experience Essential Relevant experience in delivering clinical pharmacy services Desirable Primary Care Experience Experience of working in a GP Surgery Commitment to continuing professional development / education Experience of teaching or training staff 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 Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address GP practices in Northamptonshire Northamptonshire NN8 1LT Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)