PCN Clinical Pharmacist

Folkestone, Hythe and Rural Primary Care Network (FH&R)is an innovative, friendly and forward thinking group of practices.

We are located in the historical South Kent Coast of the Garden of England (Kent). General Practice is changing at pace and we see this as a positive and opportunistic challenge.

We are recruiting to expand and develop our existing PCN Pharmacy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an existing team consisting of a lead senior clinical pharmacist, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and a care coordinator for medicines .

We are hoping to recruit to expand our team. We are looking for an enthusiastic pharmacist, who wishes to develop a scope of practice and work as part of our team to make an impact on patient outcomes in primary care., The main duties involve working as a clinician and collaboratively as part of the clinical pharmacy team and wider multi-disciplinaryteam, towards improving the health and well being of patients.

To work in the development and provision of innovative services at PCN Hub and general practice level. To improvethe effective use of medication by patients through the application of patientcentred care and evidence-based medicine.

To provide advice and support forboth patients and colleagues. To assist practices in safe and cost-effectivemedicines management.

The PCN is looking for an individual with a positive attitude where anything is possible and know that you can be an effective member of our pharmacy team, engaging with the senior team and colleagues in order to effect planned changes.

The PCN is committed to increasing the skills and competencies of staff, as such you will need to engage with development opportunities.

You will be instrumental in implementing processes to ensure identified priorities are delivered, you will also support the clinical development of other team members., The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacy team and the clinical pharmacist will be required to undertake any of the responsibilities listed.

Post holders with less experience will be supported to develop competencies to be able to undertake any of the responsibilities below.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels :

provide medication reviews with patients either within practices face to face or telephone or within their care home setting targeting high risk patients, patients with long term conditions or frailty.

b.Practice as a clinician within a scope of practice delivering clinic appointments to cohorts of patients. Utilising independent prescribing, if qualified to do so.

support and advise the PCN pharmacy team technicians and other PCN staff members with medication issues.

and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance.

e.Support practice teams in understanding wider system issues alerts, OTC, self-care and homely remedies.

f.Administer influenza and other vaccines, if qualified to do so.

provide advice and support on medication monitoring and systems to ensure compliance by practices.

when required with clinical audits and working to achieve clinical targets.

as the practice point of contact for medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships.

j.Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from prescription drug dependencies.

k.Completion of the CPPE training pathway Primary care pharmacy education pathway, unless completed previously or completed equivalent course.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to :

a.Provide education on medicines for the clinical team.

with QOF and other prescribing targets achievement for practices.

the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

d.Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice.

reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a medicines related environment for a year or more.

Desirable

• One year or more working as a clinical pharmacist.


• Experience of working in primary care.


• Broad understanding of primary care.


• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team., Polite and confident,


• Flexible and cooperative,


• Motivated,


• Forward thinker,


• High levels of integrity and loyalty,


• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations,


• Ability to work under pressure.


Qualifications

Essential

GPhC Registered Pharmacist

Desirable

• GPhC Independent Prescribing qualification


• CPPE Primary care pharmacy education pathway completion or equivalent course


• Post graduate qualification in Clinical pharmacy practice


Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)


• Strong IT skills


• Clear, polite telephone manner


• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook


• Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters


• Effective time management (Planning & Organising)


• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously


• Good interpersonal skills


• Problem solving & analytical skills


• Ability to follow policy and procedure
  
  Folkestone, Hythe & Rural PCN comprises 7 practices with a combined list size of ,000 patients. We are proud and enthusiastic to be an inventive front runner in the new era of The Primary Care Network.


We are a forward thinking, friendly and cohesive PCN. Our Clinical Directors and Senior Core Team are committed to the development of our PCN, to provide exemplary services to the patient population.

We work closely with NHS England. One project is 'The Primary Care Network Access Innovation Pilot : the Folkestone Hythe and Rural Hub', which has improved patient access to services and managed increased demand on our GP practices.

We are a rapidly expanding PCN team which invests in staff and their development. We are excited at the prospect of expanding the Pharmacy Team and the pharmacy services that can be introduced or further devleoped.

Full time, part time or flexible working would be considered for this role. Salary will be agreed depending on experience and competitive rates for applicants who have completed a CPPE primary care pathway course and have an IP qualification are available.

We have supported pharmacists moving from other sectors to working in primary care and we believe strongly in investing in training and development.