Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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

Due to the evolving nature of this role, a draft JD has been provided.

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

The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of influencing others, good clinical knowledge, and an understanding of prescribing data.

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 and other key roles as outlined in the Network DES minimum role requirements.

Essential attributes for the role:

• Willingness to enrol on 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 the coming 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 responsibilities

The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured medication reviews, manage long-term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN.

The post holder will contribute to quality improvement 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 and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.

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

Person Specification

Experience

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

Knowledge and Skills

• 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 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
• 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

• 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
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
• Ability to work under pressure

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.

£26.50 an hour starting hourly rate & dependent on experience