Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our primary care network (PCN) team of allied healthcare professionals working within general practice. GP Healthcare Alliance, a federation of GP practices in Castle Point and Rochford, is hosting an innovative service to recruit an enthusiastic and committed, full-time clinical pharmacist to joint Rayleigh Primary Care Network.
Main duties of the job
You will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries and perform medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and implementing systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care need of patients in the PCN.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role and take responsibility for areas of medicines optimisation within the PCN undertaking structured clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
You will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement (QI) and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services at practice and PCN level.
You will work with all sectors of pharmacy across the health system and its member practices to improve population health and demonstrate improvement in patient outcomes and work to reduce health inequalities across the PCN to contribute to improving the efficiency of general practice and deliver a best-in-class service.
You will provide support to practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries, ensure integration with the community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare, and help manage GP workload.
About us
Rayleigh and District Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of six GP surgeries covering a population of approximately 56,000 from the Rayleigh, Hullbridge and Hockley areas. Our PCN serves an area with an interesting population with a varied case mix. Our vision is to work in partnership with our colleagues and patients to provide the best primary care services in the community.
Our diverse clinical team includes a variety of different professionals who offer peer support and shared learning.
If you would like to find out more information and discuss further, please contact Lucy Gill, Head of PCN Development (lucy.porterfield@nhs.net).
All of our PCN staff are employed by GP Healthcare Alliance (GPHA). GPHA values staff and can offer:
- NHS pension;
- A supportive and friendly working environment;
- Flexible working hours;
- Peer support;
- Support with training and development;
- 38 days annual leave per year, including bank holidays (pro rota);
- Reimbursement for parking and travel expenses for attending meetings/off site sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the
attached job specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If
you would like to find out more information about this role, please see the
attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
- Post-qualification experience in pharmacy (hospital, primary care or community), or working towards obtaining this;
- Qualified independent prescriber, or working towards this;
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS);
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience within primary care;
- Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice;
- Ability to demonstrate general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas;
- Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions;
- Ability to demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individuals;
- Ability to recognise priorities when problem-solving and identify deviations from normal patterns, referring to seniors or GPs with confidence, when appropriate;
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct;
- Ability to assist patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance;
- Non-judgemental attitude and ability to be flexible and adaptable;
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills;
- Understand the need for patient confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council;
- Post-qualification experience in pharmacy (hospital, primary care or community), or working towards obtaining this;
- Qualified independent prescriber, or working towards this;
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS);
Experience
Essential
- Strong experience within primary care;
- Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice;
- Ability to demonstrate general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas;
- Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions;
- Ability to demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individuals;
- Ability to recognise priorities when problem-solving and identify deviations from normal patterns, referring to seniors or GPs with confidence, when appropriate;
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct;
- Ability to assist patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance;
- Non-judgemental attitude and ability to be flexible and adaptable;
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills;
- Understand the need for patient confidentiality.
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).
