Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our
existing team of OHP clinical pharmacists working within practices across the Northfield, Weoloey & Rubery Primary
Care Network (NWR PCN).
The position of Primary Care Network Clinical Pharmacist has an essential role in improving the healthcare we
provide to our patients. We are recruiting for Clinical Pharmacists to
work with existing practice and PCN teams to deliver consistency and excellence
in medicines optimisation across the member practices.
The successful candidates will be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking
team of clinical pharmacists employed by Our Health Partnership, working across
the practices within the PCN. Professional Leadership will be provided by
the Consultant Pharmacist at OHP and the Lead Clinical Pharmacists in the PCN.
Please note whilst our Head Office is based in Cotteridge, this role will be required to work within any of the practices in the aforementioned PCN.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for pharmacists who will work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team, developing and managing medicines optimisation
services within our practices. Demonstrating improvements in value and patient
outcomes and contributing to reducing health inequalities through the safe and
appropriate use of medicines. This includes implementation of systematic
processes for improving medicines optimisation across our PCNs and the wider
OHP network. Work programmes will be prioritised according to the population
needs of the PCN and in line with the PCN Directed Enhanced Service (DES).
About us
Our
Health Partnership was set up by local GPs who are passionate about providing high
quality primary care and using their time and skills effectively to benefit
patients.
We
are currently a GP partnership of 33 practices with 42 surgeries. 176 GP
partners and circa 80 salaried GPs in Our Health Partnership serving around
300,000 patients in Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, Solihull and
Shropshire.
The
partnership offers a shared administrative and management structure, cutting
down the time doctors have to spend on admin. It opens up economies of scale to
get best value from budgets. It has the resources to develop innovative
services and effective partnerships with local hospitals and care services. And
it can access new funding streams that are only available to large GP
organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a clinical pharmacist, who acts within their
professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of Health Care
Practitioners within general practice and a Primary Care Network (PCN).
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff
with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will perform medicines
reconciliation on transfer of care and implement systems for safer prescribing,
providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public
and social care needs of patients in the PCN.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a
patient-facing role. They will take responsibility for areas of medicines optimisation
within the PCN and undertake structured clinical medication reviews to
proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation
and quality improvement (QI) and manage some aspects of the quality and
outcomes framework and enhanced services at practice and PCN level.
The post holder will work with all sectors of pharmacy across the health
system and the wider OHP organisation to improve population health.
Demonstrating improvement in patient outcomes and working to reduce health
inequalities across the PCN contributing to improving the efficiency of general
practice and delivering a best in class service.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role in line with the
OHP workforce strategy, this will include becoming and operating as a non-medical
prescriber. This is a new role and will be reviewed at least annually, where
the Job Description may be updated in line with the needs of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a clinical pharmacist, who acts within their
professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of Health Care
Practitioners within general practice and a Primary Care Network (PCN).
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff
with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will perform medicines
reconciliation on transfer of care and implement systems for safer prescribing,
providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public
and social care needs of patients in the PCN.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a
patient-facing role. They will take responsibility for areas of medicines optimisation
within the PCN and undertake structured clinical medication reviews to
proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation
and quality improvement (QI) and manage some aspects of the quality and
outcomes framework and enhanced services at practice and PCN level.
The post holder will work with all sectors of pharmacy across the health
system and the wider OHP organisation to improve population health.
Demonstrating improvement in patient outcomes and working to reduce health
inequalities across the PCN contributing to improving the efficiency of general
practice and delivering a best in class service.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role in line with the
OHP workforce strategy, this will include becoming and operating as a non-medical
prescriber. This is a new role and will be reviewed at least annually, where
the Job Description may be updated in line with the needs of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a clinical pharmacist.
- Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE and local best practice guidelines.
- NB: it is anticipated that the level of qualification, skill and competence held will vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification for details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a clinical pharmacist.
- Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE and local best practice guidelines.
- NB: it is anticipated that the level of qualification, skill and competence held will vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out, see person specification for details.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
