PCN Practice Clinical Pharmacist

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom SMGPF Ltd. Full time

Job summary

We have 2 practices in South Manchester - Northenden Group Practice and Brooklands Medical Practice looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to cover a 12 month maternity leave cover and join their Practice Teams.

The practice populations are diverse and vary in demographics so the breadth of health care need is wide. This makes working in general practice interesting and no day is the same.

We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist (AfC band 7 equiv.)to work as part of dynamic and forward-thinking practice pharmacy teams. You will also be part of a wider supportive network of Senior Pharmacists, Pharmacists and Technicians across the Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

Main duties of the job

You will be embedded within the practice teamS providing clinical leadership on medicines related issues, quality improvement and supporting aspects of the national and practice based enhanced services, quality and outcomes framework and local targets.

The role is pivotal to improving quality of care and operational efficiencies in the practices so you will need to be motivated and passionate with the drive to continually improve and learn, to develop and deliver an excellent service.

You will be providing support to a recently set up pharmacy hub supporting practices in the PCN and colleagues with medicine related queries and tasks.

About us

Theroles cant be offered with Agenda for Change but pay levels will reflect theequivalent to a Band 7-8a (dependant on experience) and NHS Pension can beoffered. Working hours are per week between Monday toFriday and practices are open from

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical input on medicines related issues, qualityimprovement, supporting aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and locallycommissioned services.

Support repeat/acute prescription requests, medicinesreconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.

Provide face to face patient clinics.

Ensure patients are referred to the appropriate health careprofessional for the appropriate care linking in with social prescribing modelsto support broader health and well-being needs.

Support integration with community and hospital pharmacy tohelp utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcareand help manage the practice workload.

The specific tasks will be agreed and identified by thePCN and practice. You will be part of the practiceteam but with a centralised infrastructure through SMGPF to support youindividually.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent) Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience

Desirable

Clinical diploma Independent prescriber or working towards/willing to work towards independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare Understanding of primary care and the diversity that exists between general practices Understanding of primary care prescribing issues and strategies for improving prescribing Can plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Commitment to continuing professional development / education

Desirable

Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines and refer to a senior pharmacist and/or GP where appropriate Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers

Skills

Essential

Can communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills IT literate

Qualities

Essential

Pro-active and self-motivated Resilient Adaptable Hard working, reliable and resourceful Personable

Analytical and Planning skills

Essential

Produce timely and informative reports Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Able to work with minimal direction

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