Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Moorlands Rural PCN. You will be undertaking clinical, technical, and administrative tasks. You will support the role of PCN Clinical Pharmacists in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services. You will perform medicines improvement work to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing under the supervision of the GP or Clinical Pharmacist. You will assist with medication safety monitoring systems (e.g., high-risk drugs). You will liaise with clinicians and administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries. You will monitor practices prescribing local and national prescribing policies. You will support the Clinical Pharmacists in Structured Medication Reviews (e.g., organise necessary monitoring tests before SMR). You will undertake patient-supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making and you will also support medicine reconciliation of patients whose care is transferred back into primary care in a timely and effective manner liaising with patients and other providers to ensure patients receive appropriate medication post discharge. This role is expected to develop and evolve over time as the successful post holder gain experience.
If you would like to know more about the role, we would very much welcome a discussion with you. Please feel free to contact Karen Cartlidge PCN Business Manager Karen.cartlidge@staffs.nhs.uk or call 07774196684
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is hardworking, organised with great interpersonal skills who will be committed to delivering the highest quality of car for our PCN. If you have a what it takes and have the experience as follows, we would like to hear from you:
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC / NVQ Level 3 of equivalent in pharmaceutical science / pharmacy services
- Understanding of clinical knowledge and principles of evidence based healthcare
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Expericence of working within a primary care, community or hospital setting
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence based medicine
- Able to interpret and analyse prescribing data
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Flexible approach
- Adaptability, Flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
This list is not exhaustive and can be amended as required.
About us
Moorlands Rural PCN is a group of practices working together to focus on local patient care.We are a small multi-disciplinary team, covering 7 practices across Cheadle, Alton, Walterhouses, Werrington, Tean and the Blythe Bridge areas, covering a total population of 37000.
We have a strong leadership, led by our PCN Clinical Director and a supportive management team.
We are looking at expanding our Pharmacy team which currently includes 4 Clinical Pharmacists and 2 Pharmacy Technicians.
We are a very forward thinking and innovative PCN who utilises to the full, the skills and experience of our team members. We have a flexible approach and will consider full time / part time or job share opportunities.
We are supportive of professional development and pride ourselves supporting peer support for these new roles whilst working in a supportive and friendly environment.
We work collaboratively with North Staffordshire GP Federation who support core General Practice and sustaining the future for General Practice. North Staffordshire GP Federation are facilitating and supporting the recruitment of the new roles within our Primary Care Network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description:
- Support the role of PCN Clinical
Pharmacists in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services
- Perform medicines improvement work
to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing under the
supervision of the GP or Clinical Pharmacist
- Assist with medication safety
monitoring systems (e.g. high-risk drugs)
- Liaise with clinicians and
administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries
- Monitor practice prescribing and
local and national prescribing policies
- Improve service and quality
through mechanisms such as audits
- Support the Clinical Pharmacists
in Structured Medication Reviews (e.g. organise necessary monitoring tests
before SMR
- Undertake patient-supporting roles
to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making
- Support medicine reconciliation of
patients whose care is transferred back into primary care in a timely and
effective manner liaising with patients and other providers to ensure
patients receive appropriate medication post discharge
- Carry out medicines optimisation
tasks including effective medicine administration, supporting medication
reviews and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care.
- Assist Clinical Pharmacists with
any searches, data collection, medicine safety tasks.
- Increase uptake of Electronic
Repeat Dispensing and the use of the Electronic Prescription Service.
- Support the PCN to deliver on QOF
and locally commissioned enhanced services
- Implement changes to medication
that result from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other
local/national guidance
- Work collaboratively with the PCN
team
- Develop relationships and work
closely with community, hospital and MMT pharmacy colleagues and the wider
health system
- Participate in practice meetings, patient
participation groups and other local meetings to improve engagement with
the role of pharmacy technician.
This job
description is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the
PCN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description:
- Support the role of PCN Clinical
Pharmacists in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services
- Perform medicines improvement work
to maximise safe, cost-effective best practice in prescribing under the
supervision of the GP or Clinical Pharmacist
- Assist with medication safety
monitoring systems (e.g. high-risk drugs)
- Liaise with clinicians and
administrative staff to resolve medicine-related queries
- Monitor practice prescribing and
local and national prescribing policies
- Improve service and quality
through mechanisms such as audits
- Support the Clinical Pharmacists
in Structured Medication Reviews (e.g. organise necessary monitoring tests
before SMR
- Undertake patient-supporting roles
to ensure effective medicines use through shared decision-making
- Support medicine reconciliation of
patients whose care is transferred back into primary care in a timely and
effective manner liaising with patients and other providers to ensure
patients receive appropriate medication post discharge
- Carry out medicines optimisation
tasks including effective medicine administration, supporting medication
reviews and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care.
- Assist Clinical Pharmacists with
any searches, data collection, medicine safety tasks.
- Increase uptake of Electronic
Repeat Dispensing and the use of the Electronic Prescription Service.
- Support the PCN to deliver on QOF
and locally commissioned enhanced services
- Implement changes to medication
that result from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other
local/national guidance
- Work collaboratively with the PCN
team
- Develop relationships and work
closely with community, hospital and MMT pharmacy colleagues and the wider
health system
- Participate in practice meetings, patient
participation groups and other local meetings to improve engagement with
the role of pharmacy technician.
This job
description is not exhaustive and duties may vary with the requirements of the
PCN.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical knowledge and principles of evidence based healthcare
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Experience of working within a primary care, community or hospital setting
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification
- Experience of EMIS
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science/pharmacy services
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent IT skills - ideally high level of experience with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources
- Able to interpret and analyse prescribing data
- Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence based medicine
- Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
- Understand the aims of current healthcare policy within the PCN
- An appreciation of NHS agenda and government targets
Other
Essential
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Flexible approach
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reason adjustments if required
- Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science/pharmacy services
- Evidence of continued professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of clinical knowledge and principles of evidence based healthcare
- Experience of dealing with a range of clinical conditions
- Experience of working within a primary care, community or hospital setting
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post qualification
- Experience of EMIS
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science/pharmacy services
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills & Knowledge
Desirable
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge including terminology
- Has a planned and organised approach with an ability to prioritise their own workload to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent IT skills - ideally high level of experience with Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust communication style and content to suit the audience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals. Whilst recognising peoples needs for alternative methods of communication
- Able to effectively manage allocated resources
- Able to interpret and analyse prescribing data
- Relevant advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of Primary Care Networks, General Practice and evidence based medicine
- Awareness of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation(s)
- Understand the aims of current healthcare policy within the PCN
- An appreciation of NHS agenda and government targets
Other
Essential
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Flexible approach
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Able to undertake the demands of the post with reason adjustments if required
- Excellent time keeping and prioritisation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science/pharmacy services
- Evidence of continued professional development
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).
