Onsite Clinical Pharmacist IP - Sheffield PCN - (TPN-CP-IP-SHEF)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Team

The Pharmacist Network are a clinical led organisation here to support GPs with the delivery of pharmacist and pharmacy tech services.

We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about the work they carry out, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for highly motivated and focused independent prescribing Clinical Pharmacists to support with the smooth running of day-to-day activities in our general practice within the Knowsley PCN.

The Role

As a Clinical Pharmacist you will confidently act within professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role, working with colleagues to help resolve medication-related issues, helping to utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and ensure better access to healthcare.

You will support practice staff with prescription and medication queries. Help support the repeat requests, and medicines reconciliation, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients.

You will also support with prescribing practices across the PCN, providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement.

The Skills

You will want to join our team if you are looking for a new exciting position in General Practice. Having previous experience of working in a similar clinical pharmacist position is a bonus, however all training will be provided on site.

You have a natural desire to provide an excellent service with outstanding communication skills. You have a high attention to detail and are highly organised.

Experience with softwares such as Emis or System 1, and having a prescribing qualification is desirable, however not essential.

You should be on the CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake (The HCA fund this), if you have extensive experience then we can look into getting an exemption for you.

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• You should be on the CPPE Primary Care pathway or will be willing to partake (The HCA fund this), if you have extensive experience then we can look into getting an exemption for you.

Experience

Essential

• You will have previous experience of working in a similar clinical pharmacist position.
• Experience with Emis and System 1 is 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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Pharmacist Network

Address

Upwell Street Surgery

93 Upwell Street

Sheffield

S4 8AN

Employer's website

http://www.thepharmacistnetwork.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)