Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our expanding Pharmacy Team within the PCN.
The
Clinical Pharmacist will work as part of the integrated practice team and
liaise on a daily basis with the clinical and administration team to manage
clinical issues as per the duties and responsibilities of the post holder.
The
Clinical Pharmacist will have a key role in ensuring the safety and
effectiveness of the prescribing at the practice, by working with the repeat
prescription team, care homes and other healthcare professionals in a number of
roles, including education and prescribing in their own right.
This
will include structured medication reviews for patient with long-term condition
or on high-risk medication, active participation in weekly care home board
rounds and responding to medication queries from patient and health care
professionals. Reviewing and updating current protocols and procedures will
also be an important part of the role.
The
post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing
role. The
post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards
to prescription and medication queries. Provide
expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social
care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description attached for further details.
Risk stratification, service development, information management, medicines quality improvement programmes, medicines safety, Care Quality Commission, implmentation of local and national guidelines, education and training, public health, vaccinations, PCN requirements, differential/ undifferential diagnosis, patient facing medicines suppoirt, telephone medicines support, extended hours, medicines information to practice staff and patients, frailty reviews, management of medicines including reconciliation for discharges, new patients and recent specialist appointments, repeat prescribing.
About us
The
North Devon Coastal Primary Care Network was formed in June 2019; the
partnership comprises Combe Coastal Practice, Caen Medical Centre and South
Molton Medical Centre all within North Devon. Between the network we look after approx. 45,000 patients across
these 3 Practices.
Whilst retaining our independent practices, we are working together on collaborative projects to improve and develop the healthcare services we offer to patients.
The post holder will be part of an expanding pharmacy team which currently includes 4 pharmacists and 2 pharmacy technicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification provided. For any questions please contact Hayley Carr with the details provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification provided. For any questions please contact Hayley Carr with the details provided.
Person Specification
Qualities/ attributes
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Willingness to learn and to continually update skills
- An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Knowledge/ skills
Essential
- Understanding of the basic duties required for the post
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of developing new ways of working in terms of clinical management
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities
Other
Essential
- Car owner must be able to work across the PCN.
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions
Desirable
- Flexible about working hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Has an independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Hold a post-graduate clinical diploma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience in the use of Primary Care/NHS computer systems
- Post registration experience
Person Specification
Qualities/ attributes
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Willingness to learn and to continually update skills
- An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Knowledge/ skills
Essential
- Understanding of the basic duties required for the post
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Experience of developing new ways of working in terms of clinical management
- Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors and their impact on communities
Other
Essential
- Car owner must be able to work across the PCN.
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions
Desirable
- Flexible about working hours
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Has an independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)
- Hold a post-graduate clinical diploma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients in a busy environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- Experience in the use of Primary Care/NHS computer systems
- Post registration experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).