Job summary
Clinical Pharmacists play an important role within Primary CareNetworks (PCN), working alongside pharmacy technicians, community pharmacistsand other members of the PCNs multi-disciplinary team. You will directly contributeto improving patient care and supporting the efficient running of a new modelof general practice. You will become the practice expert in medicinesoptimisation and have input into the following areas but not limited to:
undertaking structured medication reviews,
improving medicines optimisation and safety
supporting care homes
running practice clinics
You will be part of a group of PCN clinical pharmacists. You willdevelop through team clinical supervision sessions and benefit from directmentoring with an experienced GP/ Clinical Lead. You will have the opportunityto access and complete NHS Englands accredited training pathway that equipsyou to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting
The post holder is expected to travel from GP practiceto GP practice and to other venues during fulfilment of their duties, thereforea full clean driving license is essential, plus access to a reliable vehicle.
Experience is preferred but all applications will be considered as training is provided to all new starters and you will be enrolled on to an 18-month primary pathway.
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Main duties of the job
To develop and facilitate a good workingrelationship with all local providers of healthcare
To plan and organise own workload, includingaudit and project work, and training sessions.
To record personally generated information andmaintain a database of information relating to the work done in thepractice(s). Personally generated information includes information and recordsrelating to audit and clinical work undertaken by the post holder, referencenotes relating to clinical/ technical information. The database includesmaintaining up-to-date, detailed records of all work done in practices forwhich the post holder is accountable.
To maintain registration as a pharmacist andcomply with appropriate professional codes.
As appropriate to the post, to maintain anddevelop professional competence and expertise, keep up to date withmedical/therapeutic evidence and opinion, and local and national service,legislation and policy developments, agree objectives and a personaldevelopment plan and participate in the appraisal process.
To attend local, regional and national meetingsof relevance.
To undertake any other duties commensurate withthe post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.
All PCN Pharmacists are expected to prescribe as part of their role but if not already accredited you will be eligible for the fully funded Independent Prescribing course either during your pathway or upon completion of the pathway.
About us
Within Warrington there are five Primary Care Networks; four of the five networks are supported by our GP Federation known as Quay Primary HealthCare. The post holder will be employed by Quay Healthcare and will work across our Primary Care Networks and GP Practices.
Quay Primary Healthcare CIC is a Community Interest Company establishedby Warrington GPs. Quay Healthcare supports flexible working and there may bepotential to do some of your hours remotely as part of a hybrid working model.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop and facilitate a good workingrelationship with all local providers of healthcare.
To plan and organise own workload, includingaudit and project work, and training sessions.
To record personally generated information andmaintain a database of information relating to the work done in thepractice(s). Personally generated information includes information and recordsrelating to audit and clinical work undertaken by the post holder, referencenotes relating to clinical/ technical information. The database includesmaintaining up-to-date, detailed records of all work done in practices forwhich the post holder is accountable.
To maintain registration as a pharmacist andcomply with appropriate professional codes.
As appropriate to the post, to maintain anddevelop professional competence and expertise, keep up to date withmedical/therapeutic evidence and opinion, and local and national service,legislation and policy developments, agree objectives and a personaldevelopment plan and participate in the appraisal process.
To attend local, regional and national meetingsof relevance.
To undertake any other duties commensurate withthe post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
Desirable
2. Independent prescriber or is currently working towards gaining an independent prescribing qualification
3. Clinical Diploma
Experience
Essential
4. An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
5. An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
6. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
7. An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
8. An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
9. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
10. Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
11. Produce timely and informative reports
12. Work effectively independently and as a team member
13. Demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Desirable
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
15. Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence / motivate / persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations / agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
Other criteria
Essential
16. Self-motivation
17. Adaptable
18. Full driving licence