Job summary
We have an exciting
opportunity to recruit an additional pharmacist to join our PCN pharmacy team
in the West Somerset. You will ideally be a qualified independent prescriber,
but applications are welcome from those working towards this qualification. The post is for one whole time equivalent,
and we welcome applications for both full or part-time employment (minimum
0.5WTE), flexible working and some degree of home working will be considered.
Salary £44,895.12 -
£46,420.31 DOE
Main duties of the job
You will based within
our Minehead based PCN hub alongside our existing pharmacy, social
prescribing and ‘Living Better’ complex care teams. Our own premises for the
development and retention of PCN roles and our neighbourhood project is just
one way in which we showcase our forward thinking and commitment to the team.
We host frequent wellbeing/ development days and hold team development at the
heart of what we do; along with a healthy prescription of humour, beautiful
scenery and sea air, why not come and meet the team and consider applying?
Linking with the GP
practices, providing invaluable support to the GPs and other healthcare
professionals within the multi-disciplinary teams. The role will include a
substantial component of face to face patient contact, as well as liaison
with colleagues in community pharmacy, secondary care and care homes. You
will join an established team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within
Symphony Healthcare Services, and given full support to develop your chosen
career pathway. There will be a requirement to participate in the national CPPE training scheme for
pharmacists in primary care.
About us
The West
Somerset Primary Care Network is a group of rural GP practices covering the
Porlock, Minehead, Dunster, Williton & Dulverton area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide primary care based pharmacy services for the West Somerset Primary Care
Network.
To
support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and
safe use of medicines. This includes patient-centred structured medication
reviews and supporting the implementation of national and local guidance in
order to improve patient care in line with Primary Care Network aims and
objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
provide primary care based pharmacy services for the West Somerset Primary Care
Network.
To
support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and
safe use of medicines. This includes patient-centred structured medication
reviews and supporting the implementation of national and local guidance in
order to improve patient care in line with Primary Care Network aims and
objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
- Certificate or MSc/Diploma Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience
- Clinical Pharmacy experience
- Clinical audit experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care
Desirable
- Previously experience of working within integrated healthcare organisations or teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
- Certificate or MSc/Diploma Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent experience)
Desirable
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience
- Clinical Pharmacy experience
- Clinical audit experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care
Desirable
- Previously experience of working within integrated healthcare organisations or teams
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).
