Clinical Pharmacist IP

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our progressive team as an independent prescribing clinical pharmacist working across a primary care network (PCN)

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated pharmacist to join our team of PCN based pharmacists and will have access to peer support and development opportunities as part of our MDT.

Main duties of the job

Applicants MUST have previous general practice experience and hold an independent prescribing qualification. The successful candidate will be required to enrol on the CPPE primary care pathway which will be fully funded or we may apply for an exemption if you are suitably qualified.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic experienced pharmacist to enhance our team even further. We take immense pride in our colleagues and in hand selecting our team. Each clinician must meet a vigorous internal specification and be willing to be fully adaptable with fantastic clinical acumen.

We have an experienced clinical support team who can be easily accessed to provide training and support to our staff and can assist with continuing professional development needs.

About us

Here at The Pharmacist Network our services deliver the benefits of having a pharmacist on site in your practice, whether they're there in person or dialing into your practice system remotely via our secure NHS connection, our pharmacists will add value to your team.

We are a trusted partner to the NHS, our team have have a wealth of experience in operating a at a range of NHS levels, from ICS-wide pharmacist services to individual practices requiring 'little and often' support we have a solution for you

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide:

support to general practice staff and will help support the repeat prescriptions system

deal with acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation.

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 role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice and PCNs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Hold an independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

Qualified or enrolled on CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Training pathway (although this will be offered as part of the role)

Experience

Essential

Previous general practice experience Knowledge and awareness of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures relevant to the role Strong clinical leadership, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to apply effective clinical judgement in the prioritisation and decision-making aspects of the role

Desirable

Experience in supporting common acute and long-term conditions Experience of working within a care home setting in the capacity of providing patient-centred medicines optimisation support Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care Network arrangements Knowledge, awareness and experience of brief intervention and referral pathways that provide opportunistic advice and support for preventable illness and/or long-term conditions receptive to lifestyle/pharmacological support

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