An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing team supporting the Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network (PCN). This role is funded under the Additional Roles & Responsibilities Scheme. It is an interesting and varied role, working directly with other PCN pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and GP leads to develop structured medication review (SMR) and medicines optimisation services within and across the five GP Practices of our PCN.
Most work will be undertaken from a central location within Weymouth, with travel between network practices necessary. The successful candidate will manage patients' long-term conditions, assessing and treating conditions, and promoting self-care.
The candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience influencing others, good clinical knowledge, and an understanding of prescribing data.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, closely collaborating with primary care colleagues and general practitioners, to deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), reauthorisation of repeat prescriptions, management of medicines on transfer of care, and systems for safer prescribing, among other responsibilities outlined in the Network DES minimum role requirements.
Essential attributes include:
* Willingness to enroll on the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) and then achieve Independent Prescribing status
* Methodical and accurate work approach with attention to detail
* Enthusiastic, driven, and responsive team player
* Flexible to change as the clinical pharmacy team expands in line with guidance for PCN pharmacy professionals
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About us
Two Harbours Healthcare is a not-for-profit organisation led by local General Practices in Weymouth and Portland. Our goal is to collaborate more closely, sharing expertise and resources to provide NHS services.
You will receive:
* Entitlement to NHS Pension
* Support to develop your role
* Opportunity to be at the forefront of collaborative working in the network
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing expertise in medicines management, conducting structured medication reviews, managing long-term conditions, overseeing medicines on transfer of care, and implementing systems for safer prescribing. They will also manage repeat prescription authorisations, acute prescription requests, and address public health and social care needs within the GP practice(s) comprising the PCN.
The role involves contributing to quality improvement and clinical audit activities and supporting the delivery of the Integrated Care System's Prescribing Quality Scheme. It is key to enhancing care quality and operational efficiency, requiring motivation and passion to deliver excellent service.
The post holder will be supported to develop into a non-medical independent prescriber after completing the PCPEP, if not already qualified.
Person Specification
Experience
* Involvement in developing care programs, protocols, and audits
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience in practice-based education and training
* Understanding of primary care prescribing, rational prescribing concepts, and strategies for improvement
* Experience working in general practice & PCN settings
* Knowledge of the FP10 data management system (ePFIP)
* Experience coordinating complex activities with professionals and agencies
Knowledge and Skills
* Master's degree in Pharmacy (4 years or equivalent) plus pre-registration training
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Willingness to enroll and complete the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway
* Independent prescriber or working towards qualification
* Deep therapeutic and clinical knowledge, evidence-based healthcare principles
* Understanding of GPs, general practices, and PCNs
* Knowledge of common acute and long-term conditions in general practice
* Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise, and review medication management in long-term conditions
* Postgraduate clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent, including completion of the clinical pharmacy education pathway
* Knowledge of NHS primary and secondary care prescribing interfaces
* Member or candidate of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
* Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Demonstration of the organisation's values and behaviors
* Effective communication skills for complex and sensitive information
* Accountability for professional expertise and service delivery
* Ability to work independently
* Skills in diplomacy, negotiation, and influencing
* Inquisitive, eager to learn, adaptable to change, and proactive in self and team development
* Ability to work under pressure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). A disclosure submission will be required.
Starting hourly rate: £26.50, dependent on experience.
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