Job summary
Crays Primary Care Network are
looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist to join
their ever-growing team.
Hours 0.4 to 0.6 WTE
The Crays Collaborative PCN is
a network of 6 GP surgeries which are Broomwood Surgery, Crescent Surgery,
Derry Downs Surgery, Gillmans Road Surgery, Poverest Medical Centre and St
Mary Cray Practice. Together they cover a patient population of over 35,500
patients, most of whom live in deprivation. Two of their practices are
training practices. They are a highly supportive PCN whose practices work
closely together, understanding the importance of a good work life balance
with an open door ethos.
The PCN caters to the healthcare
needs of their patients by ensuring they make the best use of collective
resources across practices, local healthcare providers and professional
groups to allow greater resilience to primary care. To achieve this, they are
supported by additional roles such as paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists,
social prescribers, Health and wellbeing coach, nurses, care coordinators,
mental health practitioners.
You can expect to work across no
more than 2 to 3 practices across the PCN. Occasionally
group activities will take place at the wellbeing cafe.
Main duties of the job
Improve the physical mobility of patients
who suffer from illness, injury, disability or aging
Provides diagnoses, determines effective
treatments and educates patients
Evaluates patients physical dysfunction,
develops personalised care plans and administers therapeutic treatments.
Engages directly with
patients assessing their physical conditions, diagnosing disorders and
proposing treatment plans.
About us
BGPA is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients, 100% of the Bromley population.
BGPAs partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH supports education, training and professional development across primary care in Bromley and beyond.
BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS.
BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce.
BGPA will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the local population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform skilled physiotherapeutic
assessment of patients
To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an
accurate clinical diagnosis.
Referring to other medical and health care
professionals.
To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy
treatment for specialist caseload, and to provide advice in specialist field.
To formulate, develop and deliver
individualised treatment plans based upon evidence-based practice, manual
assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning.
To communicate effectively with patients to
ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, providing the patient
with good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation
potential.
To keep abreast of evidenced based practice in
the musculoskeletal and sports injury training area by use of relevant
reading, attendance at in service training, external courses and database
searches
To ensure good working knowledge of national
and local standards and monitor quality as appropriate
To have effective communication with all other
PCN personnel.
To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload
efficiently and effectively.
The provision of clinical reports to supply
clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform skilled physiotherapeutic
assessment of patients
To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an
accurate clinical diagnosis.
Referring to other medical and health care
professionals.
To assess, develop and implement physiotherapy
treatment for specialist caseload, and to provide advice in specialist field.
To formulate, develop and deliver
individualised treatment plans based upon evidence-based practice, manual
assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning.
To communicate effectively with patients to
ensure informed consent for assessment and treatment, providing the patient
with good understanding of their conditions and maximise their rehabilitation
potential.
To keep abreast of evidenced based practice in
the musculoskeletal and sports injury training area by use of relevant
reading, attendance at in service training, external courses and database
searches
To ensure good working knowledge of national
and local standards and monitor quality as appropriate
To have effective communication with all other
PCN personnel.
To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload
efficiently and effectively.
The provision of clinical reports to supply
clinical prognoses and comprehensive discharge planning
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience with the EMIS system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Interpersonal skills to establish a rapport with patients and their families The ability to explain treatments simply to patients and their families
- Teamwork skills to collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Problem-solving ability
- Organisation and administrative skills
- A firm but encouraging and empathetic attitude
- The ability to motivate others in order to get them to engage with their own care
- A genuine concern for the wellbeing and health of patients
- A real interest in anatomy and physiology
- The ability to work under pressure and manage your time effectively
- IT skills
- A flexible approach to work
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of the chartered society of Physiotherapists (MCSP)
- Member of the health & Care professions council (HCPC)
- BSc (hons) Physiotherapy (2:1 or above)
Desirable
- PG Cert (or above) in relevant MSK field, working towards full MSc (Post Registration).
- Acupuncture Qualification(s).
- Injection therapy Qualifications(s).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience with the EMIS system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Interpersonal skills to establish a rapport with patients and their families The ability to explain treatments simply to patients and their families
- Teamwork skills to collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Problem-solving ability
- Organisation and administrative skills
- A firm but encouraging and empathetic attitude
- The ability to motivate others in order to get them to engage with their own care
- A genuine concern for the wellbeing and health of patients
- A real interest in anatomy and physiology
- The ability to work under pressure and manage your time effectively
- IT skills
- A flexible approach to work
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of the chartered society of Physiotherapists (MCSP)
- Member of the health & Care professions council (HCPC)
- BSc (hons) Physiotherapy (2:1 or above)
Desirable
- PG Cert (or above) in relevant MSK field, working towards full MSc (Post Registration).
- Acupuncture Qualification(s).
- Injection therapy Qualifications(s).
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).
