Job summary
As a PCN Clinical pharmacist you will have an exciting opportunity to develop these new roles in practices and work within a team of clinical pharmacists supported by mentoring and supervision from a senior experienced clinical pharmacist and a GP supervisor.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will develop and run processes for repeat prescription re-authorisation, acute prescription requests, management of medicines queries on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. Also, the successful candidate will have a role in managing long-term conditions and will be expected to perform face-to-face medication reviews of patients on quality improvement and clinical audit. You will also provide primary support to general practice staff, across the PCN.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the PCN multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers. You will also develop and deliver patient facing services and clinics which improve patients' outcomes, reflect the needs of the PCN population and shift workload from other disciplines.
You will deliver direct patient consultations and prescribing as part of the practice and cluster multidisciplinary team approaches acute illness.Working closely with PCN Pharmacy colleagues, organize and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation system including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems. You will promote a culture of constant improvement and excellence and conduct regular clinical audits and other improvement activities as directed by PCN GPs, feedback.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Primary Care experience
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare
Desirable
- Understanding primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Good understanding of how General Practice operates
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
- Good IT skills
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimization issues in core areas for long term conditions
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Primary Care experience
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare
Desirable
- Understanding primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Good understanding of how General Practice operates
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
- Good IT skills
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimization issues in core areas for long term conditions
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
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).
