Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our growing team of over 40 pharmacists. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about providing high quality care for the residents of Nottingham City.
The role will be based within one of the following city Primary Care Networks:
- PCN Clifton & Meadows
- PCN Nottingham East
- PCN BACHS
- PCN Mary Potter & Radford
- PCN Bulwell & Top Valley
Interviews - SEP 2022
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team in a partially patient facing role. The post holder
will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management, clinical medication reviews, supporting the general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication
queries. Provide support for the repeat prescriptions system, deal with
acute prescription requests, medicines reconciliation on transfer of care
and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines
advice, while providing clinical
leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some
aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
About us
Nottingham City General Practice Alliance is a GP federation that operates to support, connect, and represent General Practices in Nottingham city. We are the lead employer for Primary Care Network (PCN) staff, employing on behalf of our member PCNs. We are close to employing over 100 ARRS (Additional Role Re-imbursement Scheme) roles.
We currently employ over 40 Clinical Pharmacists across the city, and our goal is to ensure that all staff are supported to grow and thrive. We have been nationally recognised for our models of supervision, and have recently appeared on the Specialist Pharmacist Service Webinar to share our experiences. We pride ourselves on the retention and development of our workforce as you can see from the quote below:
'I can’t praise NCGPA enough for the group and individual supervision and support structure they have put in place for not only the PCN Pharmacy workforce but the entire ARRS roles. The monthly supervision sessions allowing for cross-PCN networking and support really provides an environment that promotes individual/group development and collaborative working. Opportunities for role progression into various roles is also regularly shared I have felt supported and empowered this entire journey!'
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts
within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team
of pharmacist in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a
senior clinical pharmacist who will develop, manage and mentor them.
The post holder will work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team in a partially patient facing role. The post holder
will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the
practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage
patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide primary
support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication
queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with
acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care
and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines
advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP
practice (s).
The post holder will provide clinical
leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some
aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ensure that the
practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill
mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help
manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and
operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver
excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to
develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts
within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team
of pharmacist in general practice. In this role they will be supported by a
senior clinical pharmacist who will develop, manage and mentor them.
The post holder will work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team in a partially patient facing role. The post holder
will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the
practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage
patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide primary
support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication
queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with
acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care
and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines
advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP
practice (s).
The post holder will provide clinical
leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some
aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ensure that the
practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill
mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help
manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and
operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver
excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to
develop their role to become a non-medical prescriber.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- - Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
- - Has experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- - Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- - Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- - Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
Desirable
- - May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification
- - Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- - Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
- - Has experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
- - Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- - Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
- - Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
Desirable
- - May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification
- - Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
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
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).
