Job summary
Woodsley and Holt Park PCN is looking for an enthusiastic part time
pharmacist (3 days a week) to join the well established team of 9 pharmacists and 4 pharmacy technicians. This role will
give you the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a patient-facing
environment.
The PCN is made up of ten practices covering a diverse population in
Leeds. You will work closely with 2 of the
practices and have the benefit of support from General Practice staff, the
existing pharmacy team and links into the wider MDT employed by the PCN.
The PCN aims to provide the
best patient care possible. You will work in a patient-facing role, supporting
patients to get the most benefit from their medicines through Structured
Medication Reviews.
You will also provide support
to the wider MDT with
- medication and prescription queries
- acute requests for medication
- medicines reconciliation following transfer of care
- QOF/IIF/local incentives
- prescribing processes
- medicines policies and procedures
- audit and medicines safety
You will be a registered pharmacist and have experience of working as a pharmacist in a community, primary care or hospital setting.
You will be committed to providing outstanding patient care, have exceptional communication skills and you will be a good team player while being capable of independent and autonomous work.
As part of this role you will complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway and undertake Independent Prescribing training, if not already completed.
Main duties of the job
To support
Woodsley and Holt Park PCN with all aspects of medicines optimisation.
The post holder
will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary
team to provide expertise in clinical medicines optimisation across the PCN.
This will include structured medication reviews with direct patient contact and
may include contributing to:
- Management of
long-term conditions
- Minor illness
- Management of
medicines on transfer of care
- Reviewing
systems for safer prescribing
- Contributing to
repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation
- Actioning acute
prescription requests
- Addressing both
the public health and social care needs of patients
- Contributing to
achievement of IIF, QOF and locally commissioned quality improvement schemes
- Undertaking
clinical audit
The specifics
of the role in each PCN will be worked up between the post-holder, the PCN and
the allocated surgeries.
If you are
shortlisted for the role, interviews will be held on 25th or 26thApril 2024.
About us
Working
for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who
are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on
deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality
care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good",
with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks
of the job
Our benefits range from generous
annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of
attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right
to Work
This role is based in
the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the
UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering and leading highly specialist clinical care to their
own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will
assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring
that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post
holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and
guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence
based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for
developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging
knowledge and techniques and working with other services where appropriate to
make improvements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Utilises highly developed specialised knowledge
covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based
knowledge, experience and competence
1.2.
Where appropriate to service delivery,
demonstrates highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity
e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests
1.3.
Demonstrates independent practice responding to
social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered
1.4.
Makes complex judgements requiring analysis,
interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge
sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts
1.5.
Responsible for clinical pathways appropriate to
field of work
1.6.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of self care and empowerment
1.7.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard
1.8.
Prioritises their own workload and that of the
wider team within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.9.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.10. Approaches each
individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are
reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and
compliments.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The post holder will be
responsible for delivering and leading highly specialist clinical care to their
own caseload and service within their speciality area. In doing so, they will
assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring
that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post
holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and
guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence
based theoretical and practical knowledge. They will be responsible for
developing new and innovative clinical practices responding to emerging
knowledge and techniques and working with other services where appropriate to
make improvements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical
1.1.
Utilises highly developed specialised knowledge
covering a range of procedures and underpinned by relevant broad based
knowledge, experience and competence
1.2.
Where appropriate to service delivery,
demonstrates highly developed physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity
e.g. moving and handling techniques, clinical procedures, diagnostic tests
1.3.
Demonstrates independent practice responding to
social, scientific, clinical and ethical issues which are encountered
1.4.
Makes complex judgements requiring analysis,
interpretation and comparison of options by integrating complex knowledge
sources in new and/or unfamiliar contexts
1.5.
Responsible for clinical pathways appropriate to
field of work
1.6.
Engages and actively involves the individual
and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred
techniques to promote a culture of self care and empowerment
1.7.
Works to standards of proficiency identified by
their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical
treatments/procedures to a highly specialist standard
1.8.
Prioritises their own workload and that of the
wider team within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as
appropriate.
1.9.
Provides and receives complex, sensitive or
contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating
and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of
barriers to communication
1.10. Approaches each
individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are
reflected in all aspects of role including the management of complaints and
compliments.
1.11. To comply with the organisations Infection
Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress
code for staff with a direct care delivery role
Person Specification
Transport
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Highly developed specialist theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the specialist clinical field
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile presentations in a range of contexts
- Advanced verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers and managing conflict when appropriate
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others to develop
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration (General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Post graduate learning to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Post Graduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Holds or working towards an independent prescribing qualification
- CPPE Primary care education pathway successfully completed
Attitude & Behaviour
Essential
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Highly motivated and reliable
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Experience of change management theory
Person Specification
Transport
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Highly developed specialist theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge base
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the specialist clinical field
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile presentations in a range of contexts
- Advanced verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers and managing conflict when appropriate
- Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedback and support others to develop
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration (General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Post graduate learning to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Post Graduate Diploma in clinical pharmacy
- Holds or working towards an independent prescribing qualification
- CPPE Primary care education pathway successfully completed
Attitude & Behaviour
Essential
- Displays care, compassion, sensitivity and responsiveness to other peoples feelings and needs
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation and with patients and their carers
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload managing unpredictable service demands
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change; able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner;
- willing to change and accept change and to explore new ways of doing things and approaches
- Highly motivated and reliable
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Experience of change management theory
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).
