Job summary
This role is a 12 month maternity cover role. To be considered for this role we are looking for candidate with the following qualities:
Essential
Demonstrate the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously.
Be proactive in providing leadership and advice to the practice team in areas such as: service development, patient safety, long term management of chronic disease
Produce evidence of continuing professional development in line with professional standards from the GPhC pertaining to the role.
Full driving licence and use of a car to travel between sites.
Desirable
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription requests, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN.
Perform face to face medication review of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes and those with multiple co-morbidities. The post holder will provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
About us
The Horsefair Practice Group has a total practice population of 22,500 patients operating from 3 sites, 2 in Rugeley and the third in Armitage.
We are an accredited academic teaching & training practice with opportunities for successful applicants contribute to the development of the next generation of GPs. We also contribute to appropriate research projects through our relationship with Keele University Medical School.
This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals to shape the future of the practice and be part of a harmonious, integrated and successful team.
Informal practice visits can be arranged. Practice information packs are available on request
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:Clinical:
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Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with polypharmacy, long-term conditions, or high-risk medicines.
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Support medicines reconciliation post-discharge and at care home entry.
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Assist in managing long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, hypertension).
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Provide expert clinical advice on medicines to patients and the multidisciplinary team.
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Manage repeat prescribing systems to ensure safe and efficient processes.
Medicines Optimization:
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Review prescribing patterns and support practices in achieving cost-effective prescribing.
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Implement local and national guidelines, including NICE and CCG/ICB guidance.
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Monitor and review high-risk medications and controlled drugs use.
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Contribute to audits, QOF, and IIF (Investment and Impact Fund) targets.
Training and Development:
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Support training of practice staff and other healthcare professionals in medicines-related topics.
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Maintain professional development and support junior pharmacists if applicable.
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Participate in PCN-level educational sessions and quality improvement projects.
Communication and Collaboration:
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Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharamcy team, care coordinators,mental health practitioners and social prescribers.
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Collaborate with community pharmacy, ICB medicines management teams, and secondary care.
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Support care homes and domiciliary patients as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:Clinical:
-
Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) for patients with polypharmacy, long-term conditions, or high-risk medicines.
-
Support medicines reconciliation post-discharge and at care home entry.
-
Assist in managing long-term conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, hypertension).
-
Provide expert clinical advice on medicines to patients and the multidisciplinary team.
-
Manage repeat prescribing systems to ensure safe and efficient processes.
Medicines Optimization:
-
Review prescribing patterns and support practices in achieving cost-effective prescribing.
-
Implement local and national guidelines, including NICE and CCG/ICB guidance.
-
Monitor and review high-risk medications and controlled drugs use.
-
Contribute to audits, QOF, and IIF (Investment and Impact Fund) targets.
Training and Development:
-
Support training of practice staff and other healthcare professionals in medicines-related topics.
-
Maintain professional development and support junior pharmacists if applicable.
-
Participate in PCN-level educational sessions and quality improvement projects.
Communication and Collaboration:
-
Work closely with GPs, nurses, pharamcy team, care coordinators,mental health practitioners and social prescribers.
-
Collaborate with community pharmacy, ICB medicines management teams, and secondary care.
-
Support care homes and domiciliary patients as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified pharmacist.
- Willing to undertake the PCN CPPE pathway training
Desirable
- Proactive Team Player.
- Independent Prescriber Experience in the Primary Care environment.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
Desirable
- Has experience of Primary Care Medical IT systems ie; EMIS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualified pharmacist.
- Willing to undertake the PCN CPPE pathway training
Desirable
- Proactive Team Player.
- Independent Prescriber Experience in the Primary Care environment.
Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience of working in a GP Practice.
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
Desirable
- Has experience of Primary Care Medical IT systems ie; EMIS.
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).
