Job summary
Please note: This post is dependent on available funding. We are asking for interested parties to submit an expression of interest in the first instance and one of our team will contact you for an informal conversation. Please email workwithus@brisdoc.org with why you would like to be considered, and what you offer to the role
The purpose of the role is to support the general practice workforce and improve patient care. We are keen that this role develops in line with the national Clinical Pharmacist programme The post holder will be supported to complete the CPPE Training Pathway
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.
Supporting patients and the practice(s) with chronic disease management, specifically we are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist who can undertake respiratory reviews Asthma and COPD
Undertaking clinical medication reviews
Managing prescription processes and medication queries
Providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement (including QOF)
Ensuring the integration of pharmacists across sectors
Development support and mentorship will be provided on a practice level, across the PCN and when
available on a locality/CCG level.
Main duties of the job
Collaborative Working Relationships
Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care
Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, other professionals, other NHS / private organisations e.g. CCGs)
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team
Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary
Actively work towards developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality
Liaises with CCG colleagues including CCG pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit
Liaises with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management / Optimisation to benefit from peer support
About us
Bristol Inner City Primary Care Network (BIC PCN) are looking to expand its Clinical and Operational teams, working at Charlotte Keel Medical Practice (CKMP) within our diverse and dynamic inner city Primary Care Network.
You will work as part of the BIC PCN, a forward thinking group of 7 surgeries comprising of Broadmead Medical Centre (BMC), Charlotte Keel Medical Practice (CKMP), Homeless Health Service (HHS), Eastville Medical Practice, Lawrence Hill Health Centre, Montpelier Health Centre and Wellspring Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behavioural Competencies and Skills
Collaborative Working Relationships
Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care
Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, other professionals, other NHS / private organisations e.g. CCGs)
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team
Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary
Actively work towards developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality
Liaises with CCG colleagues including CCG pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit
Liaises with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management / Optimisation to benefit from peer support
Leadership
On person centred medicines optimisation
Supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams
Liaises with other GP practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients
Demonstrates understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace
Demonstrates understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision.
Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service
Reviews last years progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities
set by others
Demonstrates ability to motivate self to achieve goals
Management
Demonstrates understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and / or service
Demonstrates understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation.
Demonstrates understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice
Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy / protocol
Follows professional and organisational policies / procedures relating to performance management
Demonstrates ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team
Education, Training and Development
Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and / or service
Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process
Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague
Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity
Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice
Research and Evaluation
Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature.
Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice
Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice
Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance
This Job description is intended as a guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account new developments at the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behavioural Competencies and Skills
Collaborative Working Relationships
Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care
Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, other professionals, other NHS / private organisations e.g. CCGs)
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team
Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary
Actively work towards developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality
Liaises with CCG colleagues including CCG pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit
Liaises with CCG pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management / Optimisation to benefit from peer support
Leadership
On person centred medicines optimisation
Supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams
Liaises with other GP practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients
Demonstrates understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace
Demonstrates understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision.
Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service
Reviews last years progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities
set by others
Demonstrates ability to motivate self to achieve goals
Management
Demonstrates understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and / or service
Demonstrates understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation.
Demonstrates understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice
Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy / protocol
Follows professional and organisational policies / procedures relating to performance management
Demonstrates ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team
Education, Training and Development
Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and / or service
Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process
Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague
Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity
Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice
Research and Evaluation
Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature.
Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice
Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice
Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance
This Job description is intended as a guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account new developments at the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GPhC
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
Desirable
- Member of the RPS
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards qualification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare
- Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
- Understanding the nature of primary care prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GPhC
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
Desirable
- Member of the RPS
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards qualification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare
- Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
- Understanding the nature of primary care prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
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).
