Job summary
Are
you passionate about making a real difference to patients' lives and looking
for a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity? Look no further than Angmering,
Coppice & Fitzalan Primary Care Network.
We are
currently seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our rapidly expanding medicines
management team, where you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple
sites, engaging in impactful quality improvement initiatives and developing
your skills through ongoing training and development.
As a
member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in providing
patient-facing clinics and contributing to the delivery of high-quality care,
all while benefiting from the support of our experienced GPs and the
opportunity to undertake the IP course within our Training GP Practice.
Located
in coastal West Sussex, our Primary Care Network offers a vibrant and
supportive working environment with excellent network links, making it the
perfect choice for anyone looking to take the next step in their clinical
career.
Come
and discover the rewards of working in a forward-thinking, patient-centred
healthcare environment where your contributions will make a real difference. Apply now to join our growing team!
Main duties of the job
As a key member of our team, you will play a significant role in service and quality improvement through audits of relevant work processes, sharing of best practices, and staying up-to-date with the latest guidance on prescribing and medicines optimization. You will be supported in your clinical learning and professional development journey through regular access to a GP clinical supervisor and other clinical pharmacists.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to undertake the Centre of Postgraduate Pharmacy Education GP Pharmacist Training Pathway, a fully-funded 18-month program followed by a fully-funded accredited Independent Prescribing Program. Successful completion of the program will make you eligible for pay progression.
Join us and become part of a supportive team of Clinical Pharmacists where you will have the opportunity to grow your career, receive regular peer support and attend team meetings that foster an environment of continuous learning and development. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
About us
We are
a passionate and dedicated team of professionals serving 29,000 patients in
coastal West Sussex. Our network consists of two GP practices, The Coppice
Surgery and Fitzalan Medical Group, each serving a diverse population that
includes some of the wealthiest and most deprived areas in our catchment area.
With multiple surgeries in Rustington, Angmering, and Littlehampton. All our
surgeries are within walking distance from local railway stations, and we
provide free parking to all our staff.
Our staff are committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative working environment that
supports the growth and development of our staff. Our large multi-disciplinary
team comprises of doctors, nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, paramedic
practitioners, clinical pharmacists, HCAs, physiotherapists, social
prescribers, occupational therapists, mental health workers, and strong team of
managers and administrative staff.
We are
proud of our partnerships and close links with associated services such as
Community and Palliative Care, Arun Wellbeing, and the Citizens Advice Bureau.
We are committed to supporting the learning and development of our staff and offer
training placements for medical and work experience students. Several members
of our team are currently on pathways to further qualifications and are
undertaking extended roles in Independent Prescribing, Pharmacy Technician, and
Advanced Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Utilise your expert
knowledge of medicines to clinically assess and treat patients with specific
disease areas.
- Have the opportunity
to contribute to the delivery of effective daily processes for the transfer of
care between hospitals and GPs by providing effective signposting, recommending
medication changes, and communicating accordingly.
- Support colleagues
and patients with medication queries and monitoring while taking responsibility
for the care management of patients with chronic diseases.
- Undertake clinical
medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy,
focusing especially on the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple
co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma), and people with
learning disabilities or autism.
- Provide specialist
expertise in the use of medicines while helping to address both the public
health and social care needs of patients.
- Through the use of
audit and action planning, you will help to tackle inequalities and provide
leadership on person-centred medicines optimization, including ensuring
prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local
antimicrobial stewardship guidance, and quality improvement.
- Contribute to the
General Practice quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services,
using structured medication reviews to support patients to take their
medications to get the best from them, reduce waste, and promote self-care.
- You will contribute
pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services
that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient
information leaflets).
- Ensure practices are
compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved working closely with
general practice teams.
- Take a lead role in
some aspects of supporting further integration of General Practice with other
healthcare teams to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to
healthcare, and help manage general practice workload.
- Specifically
contribute to the Quality Improvement Schemes (QIS) for practices (e.g. to
reduce prescribing spend and unplanned admissions) and develop relationships by
working closely with other pharmacy professionals across Primary Care Networks
and the wider health and social care system.
- Take a central role
in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with
medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, liaison with community
pharmacists, and anticoagulation.
- Undertake the Centre
for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) Primary Care Pharmacy Education
Pathway and provide Clinical Supervision for assigned Pharmacy Technicians.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Utilise your expert
knowledge of medicines to clinically assess and treat patients with specific
disease areas.
- Have the opportunity
to contribute to the delivery of effective daily processes for the transfer of
care between hospitals and GPs by providing effective signposting, recommending
medication changes, and communicating accordingly.
- Support colleagues
and patients with medication queries and monitoring while taking responsibility
for the care management of patients with chronic diseases.
- Undertake clinical
medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy,
focusing especially on the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple
co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma), and people with
learning disabilities or autism.
- Provide specialist
expertise in the use of medicines while helping to address both the public
health and social care needs of patients.
- Through the use of
audit and action planning, you will help to tackle inequalities and provide
leadership on person-centred medicines optimization, including ensuring
prescribers in the practice conserve antibiotics in line with local
antimicrobial stewardship guidance, and quality improvement.
- Contribute to the
General Practice quality and outcomes framework (QOF) and enhanced services,
using structured medication reviews to support patients to take their
medications to get the best from them, reduce waste, and promote self-care.
- You will contribute
pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services
that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient
information leaflets).
- Ensure practices are
compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved working closely with
general practice teams.
- Take a lead role in
some aspects of supporting further integration of General Practice with other
healthcare teams to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to
healthcare, and help manage general practice workload.
- Specifically
contribute to the Quality Improvement Schemes (QIS) for practices (e.g. to
reduce prescribing spend and unplanned admissions) and develop relationships by
working closely with other pharmacy professionals across Primary Care Networks
and the wider health and social care system.
- Take a central role
in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with
medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, liaison with community
pharmacists, and anticoagulation.
- Undertake the Centre
for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) Primary Care Pharmacy Education
Pathway and provide Clinical Supervision for assigned Pharmacy Technicians.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to find effective solutions to complex problems.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and external stakeholders.
- Build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and codes of conduct and the ability to ensure their rigorous application.
- Committed to continuous professional development, with the ability to keep up-to-date with the latest research, regulations, and best practice guidelines.
- Ability to critically evaluate research evidence and apply it to the workplace.
- Ability to manage a complex workload with competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments and priorities.
- Proficient in IT, including relevant software applications and systems.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and staying up-to-date with advances in the field of clinical pharmacy.
- A commitment to, or completion of, the CPPE pathway.
Desirable
- Demonstrated success in streamlining work processes, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Expertise in CQC regulations and their practical application in a General Practice setting.
- Proven history of quality improvement work through conducting and leading audits, and implementing evidence-based interventions.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems such as TPP SystemOne and/or EMIS Web.
- Experience in mentoring or supervising other healthcare professionals, such as pharmacy technicians or junior colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master of Pharmacy (or equivalent)
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to find effective solutions to complex problems.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and external stakeholders.
- Build relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Sound knowledge of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and codes of conduct and the ability to ensure their rigorous application.
- Committed to continuous professional development, with the ability to keep up-to-date with the latest research, regulations, and best practice guidelines.
- Ability to critically evaluate research evidence and apply it to the workplace.
- Ability to manage a complex workload with competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work environments and priorities.
- Proficient in IT, including relevant software applications and systems.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and staying up-to-date with advances in the field of clinical pharmacy.
- A commitment to, or completion of, the CPPE pathway.
Desirable
- Demonstrated success in streamlining work processes, with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Expertise in CQC regulations and their practical application in a General Practice setting.
- Proven history of quality improvement work through conducting and leading audits, and implementing evidence-based interventions.
- Proficiency in using electronic medical record systems such as TPP SystemOne and/or EMIS Web.
- Experience in mentoring or supervising other healthcare professionals, such as pharmacy technicians or junior colleagues.
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).
