Job Description
Title: Clinical Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
Location: Greater Derby Primary Care Network (PCN) based within practice in Derby, this role is not hybrid/remote.
Salary:From £48,000 dependant on experience
Reporting to: HR – Alexin Healthcare / Operations - PCN Operational Manager
This position is based within practice in Derby, this role is not hybrid/remote.
Job Summary
Come and join Greater Derby Primary Care Network (PCN), a large and forward thinking PCN comprising 10 member practices serving a diverse population across Derby. We are seeking an experienced, proactive Independent Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist to deliver high quality, patient centred clinical pharmacy services within a practice based role.
Reporting to HR Alexin and the PCN Operational Manager, the post holder will provide clinical pharmacy support across Greater Derby PCN in line with the priorities and direction set by the Greater Derby PCN Board. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a well established multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing development of safe, effective, and innovative medicines optimisation services.
The successful candidate will work within their clinical competence to deliver structured medication reviews, support long term condition management, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the network. This role offers scope for professional development, and the opportunity to develop a specialist clinical interest aligned with PCN priorities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions requiring medicines optimisation.
* Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with national and local guidance.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within practices, participating in clinical meetings where appropriate.
* Manage and review repeat prescription requests, resolving medication queries within scope of practice and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.
* Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, and local/national guidance.
* Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using appropriate clinical systems and coding.
* Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate.
* Provide patients with independent information and advice regarding medicines and support adherence in line with NICE guidance.
* Monitor prescribing data and support practices to improve prescribing quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
* Contribute to the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care and care home settings.
* Collaborate with the practice teams and PCN to support medicine optimisation goals and training of colleagues.
* Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for safe and effective care.
* Support the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and Network DES IIF targets
* Be an Independent Prescriber who is able to support repeat prescriptions with Doctors caseload
Alexin Healthcare CIC Limited is a large and successful GP Federation covering Southern Derbyshire, East & South East Staffordshire who are dedicated to delivering high quality health services to the community, improved patient experience and keeping Primary Care at the forefront of the NHS reforms.
Key working relationships
* Patients
* GPs, nurses, and other practice staff
* Members of the Medicines Management Team (MMT)
* Other ARRS roles
* Locality / GP Prescribing Lead
* Community nurses and allied health professionals
* Community pharmacists and support staff
* Secondary care / hospital staff
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Experience:
* Pharmacist: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person