Job summary
Location: CAM Medical Primary Care Network, Cambridge
CAM Medical Primary Care Network is looking for a Junior Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic team working across three GP practices in Cambridge City. As a junior member of our pharmacy team, you will support the delivery of high-quality clinical and admin duties and contribute to the overall healthcare services provided in our network.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must be registered or in the process of registering with the General Pharmaceutical Council. While primary care experience is advantageous, it is not mandatory. Flexibility, enthusiasm, and a strong foundation in clinical knowledge are essential for success in this role.
Successful candidates will receive support for clinical learning and professional development, including access to a GP clinical supervisor, collaboration with other clinical pharmacists, and enrollment in a formal education pathway provided by the Centre of Postgraduate Pharmacy Education (if not already completed).
For more details, please refer to the full job description in the additional resources section.
About us
AM Medical Primary Care Network is a forward-thinking Primary Care Network compromising of Lensfield Medical Practice, Newnham Walk Surgery and Trumpington Street Surgery. We recognise the value that pharmacists can bring to our practices and our patients and we look forward to growing our PCN pharmacy team. Our aim is to provide exemplary patient care; finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients.
We are seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our like-minded PCN. You will become part of a group of PCN Clinical Pharmacists, collaborating to grow and develop our capability. This is an evolving job role with huge scope for development as we expand our PCN team further over the years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medication Review and Optimisation
- Respond to pharmacy queries, including clarifying doses and/or products and providing appropriate alternatives when availability issues arise.
- Discuss medication issues with patients as needed, including adverse effects, interactions, and queries related to over-the-counter remedies.
- Conduct medication reviews and review repeat medications for new patients registering with the practice, suggesting GP medication reviews where appropriate.
- Face-to-face and video consultations with patients will include discussing medication issues as needed and conducting medication reviews.
Medicines Reconciliation
- Review secondary care requests for new medications (as communicated by discharge summaries, outpatient letters, etc.), raising queries with relevant GPs and addressing any inappropriate prescribing requests.
- Handle anticoagulant start/stop requests from secondary care and contact patients regarding missed INR appointments.
Unplanned Admission Prevention
- Collaborate with the practice team to identify patients at risk of unplanned admissions.
Medicines Information / Education
- Monitor and inform colleagues about ongoing prescribing issues, including new guidelines, products requested by secondary care, and any manufacturing or supply problems.
- Advise on cost-effective prescribing and budget issues.
Prescribing Systems and Policies
- Assist in identifying patients in need of medication review and developing systems to meet these needs.
- Work with GPs and practice teams to implement safe and efficient prescribing policies.
Medicines Safety
- Identify national and local policies and guidance that impact patient safety regarding medicines, including alerts, product withdrawals, and emerging clinical evidence.
Liaison with Community and Hospital Pharmacies
- Support the integration of CAM Medical Primary Care Network with community and hospital pharmacies, managing patients at risk of medication-related issues upon discharge.
Administrative Duties Across Three Practices
- Coordinate pharmacy services across three practices, ensuring effective communication among teams.
- Maintain accurate records of medication reviews, consultations, and patient interactions, ensuring compliance with practice policies and procedures.
- Attending training sessions and meetings for pharmacy and PCN staff across all practices.
- Support the implementation of administrative processes that enhance the efficiency of pharmacy services.
Equality and Diversity
- Support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by respecting their privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs, while behaving in a welcoming and non-judgmental manner.
Personal / Professional Development
- Participate in training programs implemented by the Practice, including undertaking the Clinical Pharmacist CPPE course and working towards independent prescribing status.
- Engage in annual performance reviews, maintaining a record of professional growth.
- Establish links with a wider professional network to enhance learning.
Quality
- Strive to maintain quality within the Practice by alerting team members to quality and risk issues.
- Manage time, workload, and resources effectively.
Communication
- Recognise the importance of effective communication and strive to communicate clearly with team members, patients, and carers, addressing their needs for alternative methods of communication as required.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services
- Apply practice policies, standards, and guidelines, discussing their impact on work with other team members.
Confidentiality
- Access to confidential information regarding patients, their carers, and CAM Medical Primary Care Network staff is to be handled strictly according to practice policies and procedures on confidentiality and the protection of personal data.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Medication Review and Optimisation
- Respond to pharmacy queries, including clarifying doses and/or products and providing appropriate alternatives when availability issues arise.
- Discuss medication issues with patients as needed, including adverse effects, interactions, and queries related to over-the-counter remedies.
- Conduct medication reviews and review repeat medications for new patients registering with the practice, suggesting GP medication reviews where appropriate.
- Face-to-face and video consultations with patients will include discussing medication issues as needed and conducting medication reviews.
Medicines Reconciliation
- Review secondary care requests for new medications (as communicated by discharge summaries, outpatient letters, etc.), raising queries with relevant GPs and addressing any inappropriate prescribing requests.
- Handle anticoagulant start/stop requests from secondary care and contact patients regarding missed INR appointments.
Unplanned Admission Prevention
- Collaborate with the practice team to identify patients at risk of unplanned admissions.
Medicines Information / Education
- Monitor and inform colleagues about ongoing prescribing issues, including new guidelines, products requested by secondary care, and any manufacturing or supply problems.
- Advise on cost-effective prescribing and budget issues.
Prescribing Systems and Policies
- Assist in identifying patients in need of medication review and developing systems to meet these needs.
- Work with GPs and practice teams to implement safe and efficient prescribing policies.
Medicines Safety
- Identify national and local policies and guidance that impact patient safety regarding medicines, including alerts, product withdrawals, and emerging clinical evidence.
Liaison with Community and Hospital Pharmacies
- Support the integration of CAM Medical Primary Care Network with community and hospital pharmacies, managing patients at risk of medication-related issues upon discharge.
Administrative Duties Across Three Practices
- Coordinate pharmacy services across three practices, ensuring effective communication among teams.
- Maintain accurate records of medication reviews, consultations, and patient interactions, ensuring compliance with practice policies and procedures.
- Attending training sessions and meetings for pharmacy and PCN staff across all practices.
- Support the implementation of administrative processes that enhance the efficiency of pharmacy services.
Equality and Diversity
- Support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by respecting their privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs, while behaving in a welcoming and non-judgmental manner.
Personal / Professional Development
- Participate in training programs implemented by the Practice, including undertaking the Clinical Pharmacist CPPE course and working towards independent prescribing status.
- Engage in annual performance reviews, maintaining a record of professional growth.
- Establish links with a wider professional network to enhance learning.
Quality
- Strive to maintain quality within the Practice by alerting team members to quality and risk issues.
- Manage time, workload, and resources effectively.
Communication
- Recognise the importance of effective communication and strive to communicate clearly with team members, patients, and carers, addressing their needs for alternative methods of communication as required.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services
- Apply practice policies, standards, and guidelines, discussing their impact on work with other team members.
Confidentiality
- Access to confidential information regarding patients, their carers, and CAM Medical Primary Care Network staff is to be handled strictly according to practice policies and procedures on confidentiality and the protection of personal data.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Primary care experience would be an advantage, however, is not essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (Opens in a new tab).
Qualifications
Essential
- t is a requirement of the role to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have a minimum of 2 years of post-registration experience
Desirable
- Primary care experience would be an advantage, however, is not essential.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Primary care experience would be an advantage, however, is not essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (Opens in a new tab).
Qualifications
Essential
- t is a requirement of the role to be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have a minimum of 2 years of post-registration experience
Desirable
- Primary care experience would be an advantage, however, is not essential.
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).