Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to join a a dynamic, forward-thinking and committed Primary Care Network with a patient population of over 41,000.
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and professional individual with a good clinical background, who is organised and confident, to work face to face with patients, to work independently and as part of our growing team.
Strawberry Health Primary Care Network is comprised of Homewell Practice and Vine Medical Group. Our practices are dedicated to working collaboratively to improve our population health outcomes by supporting the sustainable delivery of primary care in Havant and Waterlooville.
Main duties of the job
A Clinical pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the clinical team within Strawberry Health Primary Care Network.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in strategic and patient-facing role and will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
You will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries and help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).
You will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
You will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. 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
We have a friendly, dedicated and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team consisting of 4 Partners, including a Nurse Partner supported by our Business Manager.
The whole Practice team is committed to providing quality patient care and received a Good rating from the CQC Inspection in 2018.
NHS Pension and good transport links.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Clinical pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the clinical team within Strawberry Health Primary Care Network.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in strategic and patient-facing role and will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
You will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries and help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).
You will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
You will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Clinical pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside the clinical team within Strawberry Health Primary Care Network.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in strategic and patient-facing role and will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
You will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries and help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).
You will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
You will ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (Or equivalent)
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards gaining independent prescribing qualification
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential)
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Desirable
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Recent General Clinical Pharmacy Activity relevant to Primary Care
- Previous experience of providing prescribing advice or support in primary or secondary care
- Experience of delivering patient clinics or services
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Excellent time keeping and prioritisation
- Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (Or equivalent)
- Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Independent prescriber or working towards gaining independent prescribing qualification
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
- Computer literate with an ability to use the required GP clinical systems (desirable) and Microsoft office packages (essential)
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
- Work effectively independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Desirable
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience
Desirable
- Recent General Clinical Pharmacy Activity relevant to Primary Care
- Previous experience of providing prescribing advice or support in primary or secondary care
- Experience of delivering patient clinics or services
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty and change
- Excellent time keeping and prioritisation
- Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others
- Flexible approach to meet service needs and ensure a stakeholder focused response
- Works effectively independently and as a member of a team
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).
