Job summary
Are you passionate,
creative, diligent and driven?
Would you like to
be a significant part of shaping the future of healthcare provision?
If yes, then we
would love to hear from you. As part of our PCNs commitment to innovation,
integration and quality improvement we have newly developed a pioneering
position.
The post holder will work within their
clinical competencies to provide specialist pharmaceutical support to all
practices of the PCN including working with members of the wider healthcare
team to improve care and support safe and effective prescribing.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies to provide
specialist pharmaceutical support to all practices of the PCN including working
with members of the wider healthcare team to improve care and support safe and
effective prescribing.
The role will
have a patient facing element either face to face or telephone - including
chronic disease management, repeat prescription management and structured
medication reviews.
The post holder will be supported
to help develop the role and work to improve the care and outcomes for the
patients across Abbey Health PCN. To
play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality primary health care within
Abbey Health
About us
Abbey Health
Primary Care Network believes in excellent care at the heart of the community.
It comprises of 2 practices, The Maltings Surgery in St Albans, and Lattimore
& Village Surgery in London Colney
The Maltings Surgery
is an NHS GP practice in St Albans with a growing population of approximately
19000 patients. It is a progressive practice that focuses around three aims:
staff and patient wellbeing, managing our workload safely and practice
sustainability. We encourage personal development and a culture of support
including mentoring and supervision. Our values are really important and are
embedded in everything we do for both our staff and our patients
Lattimore & Village Surgery is located in
London Colney, one of the biggest villages in Britain with a population of
nearly 10,000 residents. London Colney has a lively and cosmopolitan community
and work has recently commenced on a new building for the surgery that has
outgrown its current premises
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will work within their clinical competencies to provide specialist pharmaceutical support to all practices of the PCN including working with members of the wider healthcare team to improve care and support safe and effective prescribing.
The role will have a patient facing element either face to face or telephone - including chronic disease management, repeat prescription management and structured medication reviews.The post holder will need to be proactively involved in quality improvement and audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
There will also be the requirement for the post holder to contribute to the provision of out of hours/extended hours/improved access services.
The post holder will be supported to help develop the role and work to improve the care and outcomes for the patients across Abbey Health PCN.
To play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality primary health care within Abbey Health
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will work within their clinical competencies to provide specialist pharmaceutical support to all practices of the PCN including working with members of the wider healthcare team to improve care and support safe and effective prescribing.
The role will have a patient facing element either face to face or telephone - including chronic disease management, repeat prescription management and structured medication reviews.The post holder will need to be proactively involved in quality improvement and audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
There will also be the requirement for the post holder to contribute to the provision of out of hours/extended hours/improved access services.
The post holder will be supported to help develop the role and work to improve the care and outcomes for the patients across Abbey Health PCN.
To play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality primary health care within Abbey Health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards qualification
Experience
Essential
- *In depth clinical knowledge and understanding of
- evidence-based healthcare
- *Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
- *Understanding the nature of primary care prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
- *Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills 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
Desirable
- *Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Flexible and willing to adapt
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards qualification
Experience
Essential
- *In depth clinical knowledge and understanding of
- evidence-based healthcare
- *Understanding the nature of general practice and current pressures in primary care
- *Understanding the nature of primary care prescribing and strategies to improve prescribing
- *Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills 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
Desirable
- *Minimum 5 years post-registration experience
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Flexible and willing to adapt
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
