Job summary
The Cambridge Northern Villages PCN are seeking two enthusiastic and forward thinking Pharmacy Technicians to join our team of
Clinical Pharmacists to deliver quality of service to their patients.
The role will include delivering effective medicine
management and medicines optimisation, improving patient care and being part of
a multidisciplinary team, whilst working within the strategic objectives of the
PCN.
Primary care experience would be an advantage, however it
is not essential. You should hold a BTEC/NVQ Level 3 qualification in
pharmaceutical sciences and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical
Council. (If you have not enrolled, you should be willing to enrol on the CPPE
Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
This is an evolving role with a huge scope for
development and improvements as we expand our PCN.
We endeavour to
recognise the value of our team members individually & collectively &
to encourage their personal & professional development. We are committed to
providing an open, and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable
sharing ideas & can expect to be provided with all the tools and support
they need to enjoy working and succeeding.
Main duties of the job
To
liaise with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, hospital and community
pharmacists, care homes and patients carers to improve the pharmaceutical care
of patients.
To
support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists as the PCN point of contact for all
medicines related matter; to maximise support to all clinical and non-clinical
practice staff to improve patient care in relation to all aspects of medicines
and their impact.
To
support in the management of the repeat prescribing process, helping to manage
repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible and producing
prescriptions for clinical review and signature.
To
ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required such
as: regular blood tests, INRs and blood pressure.
To
undertake medicines reconciliation of hospital letters and discharge summaries
in line with local protocols and within competency levels.
To
promote and implement electronic repeat dispensing in appropriate patients; to
promote online ordering of prescriptions.
To
work alongside the PCN clinical pharmacists to deliver certain aspects of the
PCN Direct Enhanced Services (DES)
To
undertake medication audits in priority areas, such as QOF, NICE guidance, DSQS
and other agreed targets areas, feeding your findings back to the network teams
and implementing actions as appropriate.
About us
We
are looking to expand our team to support our patients and provide the best
possible care within our local communities.
The
PCN Team currently consists of two Clinical Directors, 3 Clinical Pharmacists,
1 First Contact Physiotherapist, 1 Social Prescriber and 1 PCN Manager
Cambridge Northern Villages PCN is made up of the following practices:
Cottenham Surgery, Cottenham,
Firs House Medical Partnership- Histon
Maple Surgery, Bar Hill.
Milton Surgery, Milton.
Over Surgery, Over.
Swavesey Surgery, Swavesey.
Waterbeach Surgery, Waterbeach.
Willingham Medical Practice, Willingham.
Whilst this role is being considered as a Hub based model, working from one of our PCN locations (as above) applicants must be aware that travel to all locations may be required from time to time to support our Clinical Pharmacists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will work within their professional boundaries for each GP practice within
Cambridge Northern Villages Primary Care Network, working alongside the
clinical pharmacist to improve patient care and experience, as well engaging
with the wider multidisciplinary teams.
To
support each practice of Cambridge Northern Villages PCN to ensure the delivery
of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines
optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
To
liaise with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, hospital and community
pharmacists, care homes and patients carers to improve the pharmaceutical care
of patients.
To
support in the daily management of the prescription hub across the PCN.
To
work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To
support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists as the PCN point of contact for all
medicines related matter; to maximise support to all clinical and non-clinical
practice staff to improve patient care in relation to all aspects of medicines
and their impact.
To
support in the management of the repeat prescribing process, helping to manage
repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible and producing
prescriptions for clinical review and signature.
To
ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required such
as: regular blood tests, INRs and blood pressure.
To
undertake medicines reconciliation of hospital letters and discharge summaries
in line with local protocols and within competency levels.
To
promote and implement electronic repeat dispensing in appropriate patients; to
promote online ordering of prescriptions.
To
work alongside the PCN clinical pharmacists to deliver certain aspects of the
PCN Direct Enhanced Services (DES)
To
contribute to the ongoing development and review of Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) for the Prescription Hub, train staff on the SOPs and ensure
they are followed.
To
support medication safety at all times and to include application tools
available such as: PINCER, Eclipse RADER, MHRA alerts.
To
promote the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Medicines Management initiatives
and annual projects
To
undertake medication audits in priority areas, such as QOF, NICE guidance, DSQS
and other agreed targets areas, feeding your findings back to the network teams
and implementing actions as appropriate.
Provide
independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing
changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where
appropriate.
To
take a proactive approach in the safe handling of prescriptions.
To
support the training and development of prescription clerks (if required)
To
undertake all mandatory and induction training.
Supervision:
The post holder
will line managed by the PCN Manager, however, all clinical supervision will be
managed by the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, supported by the lead GP from the
practice whose patients the post holder is dealing with.
Key Working Relationships:
Develop and
maintain key working relationships with:
PCN
Manager
PCN
Clinical Director
PCN
Clinical Pharmacists
Other
PCN staff: Care Co-ordinators, First Contact Physio, Social Prescribers
Practice
staff from all PCN Surgeries
Patients
and carers where appropriate
Secondary
Care and interface Pharmacists
CCG
Medicines Management Team
Community
Nurses and other allied health professionals
Community
Pharmacists and support staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder
will work within their professional boundaries for each GP practice within
Cambridge Northern Villages Primary Care Network, working alongside the
clinical pharmacist to improve patient care and experience, as well engaging
with the wider multidisciplinary teams.
To
support each practice of Cambridge Northern Villages PCN to ensure the delivery
of safe, effective and efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines
optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes.
To
liaise with patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, hospital and community
pharmacists, care homes and patients carers to improve the pharmaceutical care
of patients.
To
support in the daily management of the prescription hub across the PCN.
To
work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
To
support the PCN Clinical Pharmacists as the PCN point of contact for all
medicines related matter; to maximise support to all clinical and non-clinical
practice staff to improve patient care in relation to all aspects of medicines
and their impact.
To
support in the management of the repeat prescribing process, helping to manage
repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible and producing
prescriptions for clinical review and signature.
To
ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required such
as: regular blood tests, INRs and blood pressure.
To
undertake medicines reconciliation of hospital letters and discharge summaries
in line with local protocols and within competency levels.
To
promote and implement electronic repeat dispensing in appropriate patients; to
promote online ordering of prescriptions.
To
work alongside the PCN clinical pharmacists to deliver certain aspects of the
PCN Direct Enhanced Services (DES)
To
contribute to the ongoing development and review of Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) for the Prescription Hub, train staff on the SOPs and ensure
they are followed.
To
support medication safety at all times and to include application tools
available such as: PINCER, Eclipse RADER, MHRA alerts.
To
promote the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Medicines Management initiatives
and annual projects
To
undertake medication audits in priority areas, such as QOF, NICE guidance, DSQS
and other agreed targets areas, feeding your findings back to the network teams
and implementing actions as appropriate.
Provide
independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing
changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where
appropriate.
To
take a proactive approach in the safe handling of prescriptions.
To
support the training and development of prescription clerks (if required)
To
undertake all mandatory and induction training.
Supervision:
The post holder
will line managed by the PCN Manager, however, all clinical supervision will be
managed by the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, supported by the lead GP from the
practice whose patients the post holder is dealing with.
Key Working Relationships:
Develop and
maintain key working relationships with:
PCN
Manager
PCN
Clinical Director
PCN
Clinical Pharmacists
Other
PCN staff: Care Co-ordinators, First Contact Physio, Social Prescribers
Practice
staff from all PCN Surgeries
Patients
and carers where appropriate
Secondary
Care and interface Pharmacists
CCG
Medicines Management Team
Community
Nurses and other allied health professionals
Community
Pharmacists and support staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 qualification in pharmaceutical sciences
- Registrations with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
- Centre of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) primary care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or working towards or willing to enrol and work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Previous experience of working in primary care, the NHS or Social Care.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, requiring a flexibility with an emphasis on using your own initiative
- Adapting to change within the workplace
- Working co-operatively with colleagues
- Experience of working with highly confidential or sensitive or information.
- I.T. literate and the ability to confidently use email, excel and data software.
- Strong organisational skills
- Understanding confidentiality and data protection
- Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
- Proven experience of working as part of a team.
- Proven ability to work with people in a supportive capacity
Desirable
- Previous primary care experience
- Previous work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of SystmOne/EMIS/other clinical systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/ NVQ Level 3 qualification in pharmaceutical sciences
- Registrations with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
- Centre of Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) primary care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or working towards or willing to enrol and work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- Previous experience of working in primary care, the NHS or Social Care.
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, requiring a flexibility with an emphasis on using your own initiative
- Adapting to change within the workplace
- Working co-operatively with colleagues
- Experience of working with highly confidential or sensitive or information.
- I.T. literate and the ability to confidently use email, excel and data software.
- Strong organisational skills
- Understanding confidentiality and data protection
- Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
- Proven experience of working as part of a team.
- Proven ability to work with people in a supportive capacity
Desirable
- Previous primary care experience
- Previous work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of SystmOne/EMIS/other clinical systems
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.
