Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to be partof our growing team supporting the Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network(PCN). This role is funded under the AdditionalRoles & Responsibilities Scheme. Itis an interesting and varied role, working directly with other PCN pharmacists,pharmacy technicians and the GP leads to develop the structured medicationreview (SMR) and medicines optimisation services within and across the five GP Practicesof our PCN.

Due to the evolving nature of this role, a draft JD can be foundbelow. Hours and days worked can benegotiated to suit the needs of the PCN.

Most work will be undertaken from a central location within Weymouth andPortland but travel between the network practices will also be necessary. The successful candidate will have a role in managing patient's long-term conditions; working to assessand treat conditions, as well as promote self-care.

The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communicationskills, experience of influencing others and good clinical knowledge.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with all primary care colleagues with direct input and support from general practitioners, to deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), repeat prescription reauthorisation, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.

Essential attributes for the role:

Willingness to enrolon the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) and then Independent Prescribing

Methodical & accurate approach to work with attention to detail

Be a driven, enthusiastic, and responsive team player

Flexible approach to change as the clinical pharmacy team expands in thecoming years in line with national and local guidance for PCN pharmacy professionals

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

About us

Two Harbours Healthcare is a not for profit organisation led by local General Practices in Weymouth and Portland. Our goal is to work more closely together (and with stakeholders) to share expertise, resources and provide services for the NHS.

You will receive:

Entitlement to NHS Pension Support to develop the role A chance to be at the forefront of collaborative working in the network Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work within their clinicalcompetencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise inclinical medicines management, provide structured medicationreviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer ofcare and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescriptionauthorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, whileaddressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GPpractice(s) that make up the PCN.

The post holder will contribute to qualityimprovement and clinical audit activities as well as supporting delivery of the Integrated Care System's Prescribing Quality Scheme.

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care andoperational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver anexcellent service within general practice.

The post holder will be supported to develop their roleto become a non-medical independent prescriber, after completion of the PCPEP, if thatqualification is not already held.

Further information attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of involvement in the development of programmes of care, protocols and audits Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Evidence of education and training in practice An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing

Desirable

Experience of working in general practice & PCN setting Have an understanding and working knowledge of the FP10 data management system (ePFIP) Experience of co-ordinating complex activities/programme of care with other professionals and agencies

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Vocational master's degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent), plus one-year pre-registration training Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Willing to enrol and complete the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway, to meet the requirements of ARRS funding Independent prescriber or working towards an independent prescribing qualification In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare An appreciation of the nature of GP's, general practices and PCNs Has an experience/awareness of the breadth of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general medical practice Can plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions

Desirable

Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent experience including completion of clinical pharmacy education pathway Knowledge of NHS Primary and Secondary Care working, including managing prescribing across the interface A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

Evidence of demonstrating the Federations values and behaviours Effective communicator able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information where there may be barriers to understanding Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision Able to work independently Evidence of skills in diplomacy, negotiation and influencing Inquisitive and eager to learn, asks questions and responds positively to change in practice/procedure. Seeks ways to improve self and others Ability to adapt to a changing environment and changing priorities Team player with leadership skills Methodical/systematic worker Accurate, good attention to detail Commitment to Continuing Professional Development Ability to work under pressure

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