Cambridge City 4 PCN Ltd. will provide the right candidate with a supportive and nurturing environment with access to continued professional development and career progression opportunities.
Working across six Partner practices (registered list size of 59,000) and five aligned care homes, we employ a multidisciplinary team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, Health Coaches, First Contact Physiotherapists and Paramedic.
Our current Pharmacy team consists of 4 full time Clinical Pharmacists and Independent Prescribers, 2 part time remote locum Clinical Pharmacists, 8 Pharmacy Technicians (3 are currently remote locums) covering 7 whole time equivalents. Each of our 6 Partner practices has a dedicated "team of 2" this being a regular Clinical Pharmacist and supporting Technician. We come together as a team every Thursday at our PCN HUB which provides an opportunity for peer support, CPD, team building/bonding and meetings.
We are keen to enhance the team by recruiting 2 WTE Technicians to replace our locum cover and offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
Working collaboratively with GP practice teams, PCN Clinical Directors, PCN Manager, Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Development and Operational Leads, and community pharmacy colleagues.
Medicines reconciliation followinghospital discharge.
Responding to prescribing and medicationqueries.
Supporting repeat prescribing and medicationsafety processes.
Assisting Pharmacists with medicationreviews and structured medication reviews.
Supporting audits and medicines optimisationinitiatives.
About us
As a PCN we encourage innovation and involvement from our employees and welcome fresh ideas from new team members. We offer a competitive salary, a thriving environment and place great importance on the wellbeing and professional fulfilment of our workforce.
Over the past five years CC4 has grown into a thriving organisation, employing a multidisciplinary workforce of over 30 staff. Our PCN roles align to five teams, Pharmacy, Personalised Care, Care Homes, First Contact Physiotherapists and Neighbourhood Integration (including projects such as frailty and pain management). Our work supports and enhances the general medical services provided by our Partner Practices and encourages patients to take an active role in their future health and self/co management.
We encourage professional development and provide access to free and funded training opportunities as well as ongoing 121 support, coaching and mentoring from our Team Leads, PCN Manager and Clinical Directors.
Job responsibilities
Hybrid model including 2 practice-baseddays, 1 hub day and 1/2 remote working days.
Medicines reconciliation following hospitaldischarge
Responding to prescribing and medicationqueries
Supporting repeat prescribing and medicationsafety processes
Assisting pharmacists with medicationreviews and structured medication reviews
Supporting audits and medicines optimisationinitiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Qualified and experienced vaccinator
Experience
* Experience working in pharmacy practice
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
* Clean and current drivers licence
* Experience of working in Primary Care
* Experience and knowledge of Systm1 clinical system
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.
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