Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

West Kent Primary Care are seeking to employ a Clincial Pharmacist on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network (PCN) to work across one or two of their eight member practices.

Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network(PCN) is made up of 8 member GP practices servicing over 84,000 patients. We are a forward thinking, dynamic andcohesive PCN offering services including First Contact MSK Assessment, SocialPrescribing, Paramedics and Clinical Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

The Practice-based Clinical Pharmacist will improvethe quality and safety of care offered to patients of the Tunbridge Wells. Theywill have regular contact with patients and will reduce the workload of GPprescribers in the practice. They will also support the management of patientswith long-term conditions.

As part of this role the PCN willfund for you to be enrolled into the NHS England CPPE Education Programme whichlasts for 18 months. Study leave and time off to attend courses will be builtinto your work plan.

About us

West Kent Primary Carewill act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GPFederation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge,Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision inthe area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisationwhose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care thatenables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

What we can offer:

Favourableterms and conditions Match NHSAnnual Leave entitlement NEST and NHSPension A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Training, support, and development in your career Flexibleworking arrangements Recognitionvia Employee of the Month scheme Wellbeingsupport and Employee Assistance Programme

*Due to thegeographical location and travel required for the role, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. Perform face-to-face medication reviews of patients with polypharmacy, especially for those with frailty and/or with multiple co-morbidities and prescribe alternative medications. Undertake face-to-face reviews of patients with specific long-term conditions that fall within their competency (such as asthma reviews). Carry out Improved Access and Extended Hours sessions, including some weekend work. Provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit, as well as managing aspects of medicines safety and antibiotic stewardship. Contribute to practice financial stability through optimisation of medicines related targets in QOF delivery. Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as a community / acute / primary care based pharmacist Experience in providing clinical advice and expertise on medicines to colleagues and patients

Desirable

Knowledge of structured medication reviews and producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring Knowledge of medicines management at point of hospital discharge including patients living in care homes Experience of managing long-term conditions in a clinical setting

Qualifications

Essential

University Degree in Pharmacy Sciences Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

Registered Prescriber

other

Desirable

Knowledge or Use of the clinical system EMIS

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