Job summary
Our ideal
candidate is an independent prescribing Clinical Pharmacist who has a keen interest in providing long
term conditions management with our patients. You will be able to practice
independently and be a valuable part of the team.
Main duties of the job
Working
as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically
assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for
specific disease areas
Supporting patients and the practice(s) with chronic disease
management
Undertaking
clinical medication reviews
Managing prescription processes and medication queries
Managing
and working alongside the remaining medicines management team to ensure safe
and efficient processing of discharge summaries and hospital letters
Providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
(including QOF)
Ensuring the integration of pharmacists across
sectors
Development support
and mentorship will be provided on a practice level, across the
PCN and when available on a locality/CCG level.
You will be
working alongside a team of pharmacists whose roles will be similar to your own.
Practices within our PCN already employ clinical pharmacists and have a track
record of supporting new clinical pharmacists develop skills, expertise and
become independent prescribers.
About us
Montpelier is diverse, Montpelier is inclusive, Montpelier is collaborative, Montpelier is compassionate.
If you have a passion for delivering outstanding
service to a diverse, inner-city population, then look no further than
Montpelier Health, where inclusivityis encouraged and
celebrated.
We believe that working collaboratively is key to offering
the best possible service and you will always have a voice in being able to
shape change at Montpelier. Compassionate, front line primary care is
what we offer, with an ability to really make a difference and Partners
who are visible, present, lead from the front and will listen to you.
If you believe in our values as much as we do, then reach out to
Montpelier Health and take us up on this excitingopportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working for Montpelier Health (as part of the Bristol Inner City Primary Care Network). The purpose of the role is to support the general practice workforce and improve patient care at Montpelier Health Centre. We are keen that this role develops in line with the national Clinical Pharmacist programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/investment/gp-contract/briefing-on-clinical-pharmacists-and-the-network-contract-des/. The post holder will be supported to complete the CPPE Pathway: Primary care pharmacy education pathway : CPPE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working for Montpelier Health (as part of the Bristol Inner City Primary Care Network). The purpose of the role is to support the general practice workforce and improve patient care at Montpelier Health Centre. We are keen that this role develops in line with the national Clinical Pharmacist programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/investment/gp-contract/briefing-on-clinical-pharmacists-and-the-network-contract-des/. The post holder will be supported to complete the CPPE Pathway: Primary care pharmacy education pathway : CPPE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GPhC
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Independent prescriber
- In depth clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare
- Ability to make informed clinical decisions and maintain accountability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to both patients and healthcare professionals
- Understands the importance of medicines optimisation in the management of long-term conditions
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies when referral is appropriate
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Flexible and willing to adapt
Desirable
- Member of the RPS
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
- Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
- Understanding the nature of primary care prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
- Full driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the GPhC
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Independent prescriber
- In depth clinical knowledge and understanding of evidence-based healthcare
- Ability to make informed clinical decisions and maintain accountability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to both patients and healthcare professionals
- Understands the importance of medicines optimisation in the management of long-term conditions
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies when referral is appropriate
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Self-motivated
- Flexible and willing to adapt
Desirable
- Member of the RPS
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
- Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
- Understanding the nature of primary care prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
- Full driving license
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
