Clinical Pharmacist - Job Description Responsible to: This role is directly employed by the North West Leicestershire GP Federation and the post holder will work for the North West Leicestershire PCN. Job Summary The post holder is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients. Experience of online consultation, minor illness and womens health (HRT treatment, contraception, gynaecological care, etc.) is essential for this role.
They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team across all member PCN practices, to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership as required, seeking quality improvement, and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework to enhance services. In order to work at this level, NMC or HCPC requirements for advanced practice must be met. The post holder will ensure that the practice integrates with community and local service providers to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare, and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be required to identify any signposting, referrals, hospital admission or any other services identified within the care/healthcare pathway. Furthermore, you will advise and provide support to members of the public/patients in leading healthy lifestyles, disease prevention and health promotion. The postholder will maintain, update, and monitor accurate systematic patient records of patient interactions, clinical care provided including adverse events. You will also lead and ensure concise and accurate PCN and Federation audits are conducted.
The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties as deemed reasonable within the PCN and Federation to support the adherence of the PCN DES Contract. Please see attached document for full job description.