Overview
Halo PCN which makes up Harvey Group Practice and Lodge Health Partnership is recruiting for a Clinical Pharmacist. Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centred, coordinated care across the district.
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, manage medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, and acute prescription requests.
The post holder will perform face to face medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy, especially older people, those in residential care homes, and those with multiple comorbidities. They will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and manage aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies, so it requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber, if that qualification is not already held.
20 hours per week, however there may be some flexibility.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly motivated clinician to join our team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care with a focus on medicines management and long-term condition support. The role involves:
* Running patient-facing clinics, including long-term conditions, medication reviews (practice, care homes, domiciliary), and minor ailment management.
* Providing medicines support, advice, and education to patients and practice staff, both face-to-face and via telephone.
* Supporting safe prescribing practices through repeat prescribing, discharge medicines reconciliation, and implementation of local and national guidelines.
* Contributing to medicines safety, quality improvement initiatives, risk stratification, and reducing unplanned hospital admissions.
* Leading on service development, public health initiatives, and CQC compliance.
* Promoting collaborative working arrangements across the multidisciplinary team.
* Supporting staff development through education and training.
About us
HaLo PCN which is made up of Harvey Group Practice and Lodge Health Partnership across 5 sites. You will be joining a supportive, forward-thinking, and friendly team who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. Our team is made up of dedicated pharmacists, clinicians and administrative staff who work collaboratively, valuing each other's skills and contributions.
We pride ourselves on creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, respected, and encouraged to develop their professional skills. Our work ethic is centred around teamwork, integrity, and patient-first care with an open and approachable culture that ensures everyone’s voice is heard.
As part of our organisation, you'll benefit from:
* A welcoming and inclusive team atmosphere
* Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
* Supportive leadership who prioritise staff wellbeing
* Flexible working options where possible
* NHS pension scheme and other staff benefits
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients within the PCN across 5 practices in and around St Albans.
The post holder will perform face to face medication review of patients with polypharmacy, especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple comorbidities. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber, if that qualification is not already held.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 1. Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* 2. Demonstrates an understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice.
* 3. Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management.
* 4. Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* 5. Membership Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA).
* May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
Experience
* 1. Minimum of two years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
* 2. Experience and an awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.
* 3. Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams and community groups.
* 4. Experience of partnership/collaborative working and of building relationships across a variety of organisations.
* 5. Experience of working in primary care.
* 6. Experience of working in a GP practice.
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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