Job summary
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Lead PCN Clinical Pharmacist to join the growing Torentum Primary Care Network.In
addition to the usual responsibilities of a PCN Clinical Pharmacist, the Lead PCN Pharmacist
will be a key member of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy Group, leading on
the prioritisation and allocation of medicines work to achieve QoF, DES and LES
contracts. They will lead on the development of shared operating practices,
procedures and safe working practices and provide supervision to the PCN
medicines team.
They will act
strategically to ensure the team improves patients health outcomes and by
providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face
to face contact with patients.
Please apply by providing your CV and a supporting letter within the same document. We also encourage informal visits from interested candidates to meet the team and find out more about the role and the work we do - please get in touch with us.
Main duties of the job
We
are looking for a dynamic, experienced pharmacist leader who relishes a challenge and can bring their energy and innovation to further develop our clinical pharmacy services within our PCN. This role will involve
being part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team and requires you to provide
expertise in clinical medicines management.
You will also be CPPE qualified and an Independent Prescriber and have experience of providing clinical supervision to other Clinical Pharmacists.
About us
What is a Primary Care Network?
The aim of a Primary Care Network is to enable the provision of proactive, accessible, coordinated and more integrated primary and community care improving outcomes for patients.
They are formed around natural communities based on GP registered lists, serving populations of around 30,000 to 50,000.
The Torentum Primary Care Network
The Torentum Primary Care Network was formed in June 2020, as a collaboration of 3 GP Practices, Cleveleys Group Practice, The Crescent Surgery and The Thornton Practice serving a population of registered patients on our list equating to approximately 33,000 patients.
Networks need to be small enough to provide the personal care valued by both patients and GPs, but large enough to have impact through deeper collaboration between practices and others in the local health (community and primary care) and social care system. We will provide a platform for providers of care to be sustainable into the longer term.
Now is an exciting time to join Torentum PCN, we are expanding our team and remain passionate about delivery high quality care. We offer supportive development opportunities working across our 3 GP practices and are keen to hear from motivated candidates who share our passion for healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCN Lead
Clinical Pharmacist acts within their professional boundaries to shape the
delivery of medicines optimisation within the PCN. In addition to the usual responsibilities
of a PCN Pharmacist, the Lead PCN Pharmacist will be a key member of the Medicines
Optimisation Strategy Group, leading on the prioritisation and allocation of medicines
work to achieve QoF, DES and LES contracts. They will lead on the development
of shared operating practices, procedures and safe working practices and provide
supervision to the PCN medicines team.
They will act
strategically to ensure the team improves patients health outcomes and by
providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face
to face contact with patients.
The post
holder will be an integral part of the general practice teams, working with the
other PCN medicines roles in each practice and across the PCN, as well as part
of a wider pharmacist network and multidisciplinary team. This includes being a
conduit of patient medicines information into and out of local hospitals. They
will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety and
support clinical staff in the management of patients.
We
are looking for a dynamic pharmacist leader who relishes a challenge and who
can bring their energy and innovation to further develop clinical pharmacy
within our PCN. This role will involve
being part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team and requires you to provide
expertise in clinical medicines management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The PCN Lead
Clinical Pharmacist acts within their professional boundaries to shape the
delivery of medicines optimisation within the PCN. In addition to the usual responsibilities
of a PCN Pharmacist, the Lead PCN Pharmacist will be a key member of the Medicines
Optimisation Strategy Group, leading on the prioritisation and allocation of medicines
work to achieve QoF, DES and LES contracts. They will lead on the development
of shared operating practices, procedures and safe working practices and provide
supervision to the PCN medicines team.
They will act
strategically to ensure the team improves patients health outcomes and by
providing direct, accessible and timely medicines and expertise including face
to face contact with patients.
The post
holder will be an integral part of the general practice teams, working with the
other PCN medicines roles in each practice and across the PCN, as well as part
of a wider pharmacist network and multidisciplinary team. This includes being a
conduit of patient medicines information into and out of local hospitals. They
will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care and safety and
support clinical staff in the management of patients.
We
are looking for a dynamic pharmacist leader who relishes a challenge and who
can bring their energy and innovation to further develop clinical pharmacy
within our PCN. This role will involve
being part of the PCN multi-disciplinary team and requires you to provide
expertise in clinical medicines management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
- CPPE qualified
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Holds a GPhC independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
- CPPE qualified
- GPhC registered pharmacist
- Holds a GPhC independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Working towards faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Please see attached job description and person specification for full details.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
