Job summary
Job Title:Senior Clinical Pharmacist Band 8a
Employing Organisation:Haringey GP Federation
Hours of work (WTE):7.5 hours per week
Contract:12m fixed term
Remuneration:Dependent on experience
Location:Haringey GP Federation
Accountable to:Band 8b Lead Clinical Pharmacist
Responsible to:Director of Operations Haringey GP Federation
Interview date: 02/04/25 and 03/04/2025
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced clinical pharmacist who acts within their professional boundaries. They will ideally be working within primary care already and this role would be in addition to their clinical responsibilities.
The post holder will provide 2 leadership and management sessions based at Haringey GP Federation head office in addition to their clinical responsibilities.
The clinical pharmacist team is centrally recruited and managed on behalf of seven primary care networks in Haringey. The post holder will have management responsibilities for Band clinical pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Foundation Pharmacists, to support their induction and ongoing development as well as track performance of key deliverables. Key responsibilities for the post holder which could include (but not limited to):
-Delivery of long term conditions strategy for practice(s) and the PCN
-Leading on our centralised approach to safety alerts, policies and training.
-Provide mentorship through 1-2-1s for direct line reports. This is with the aim to develop competencies and provide assurance on quality of service provision.
-Ensure appropriate direction and progress for PCN pharmacy teams on workstreams agreed with PCNs
-Contribute towards supervision and support of trainee pharmacists / foundation pharmacists
About us
We are the Haringey GP Federation, a young and growing organisation working with 34 member practices in the diverse and vibrant borough of Haringey in north London.
Our vision is to support the people of Haringey to be healthier and happier. We do this by strengthening, innovating, and advocating for strong and sustainable General Practice in Haringey.
Our friendly, collaborative team has deservedly earned a strong reputation for providing best practice Primary Care services at scale. We are proud that our teams achievements have won external recognition, including at the recent HSJ awards for demonstrating professionally diverse clinical leadership in primary care.
We welcome and encourage innovative ways of working which respond to the changing needs of the population in Haringey. We are building a sustainable workforce that is fully equipped and motivated for the work we undertake and constantly seek to expand opportunities which allow development for our staff and practices alike.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities underpinning the role
To plan and organize own workload, including audit and project work, and training sessions for members of the clinical pharmacy team, GP practice team.
To record personally generated information and maintain a database of information relating to the work done in the practice(s). Personally generated information includes information and records relating to audit and clinical work undertaken by the post holder, reference notes relating to clinical/technical information. The database includes maintaining up-to-date, detailed records of all work done in the practices for which the post holder is accountable (done by the post holder or others)
To maintain registration as a pharmacist and comply with appropriate professional codes.
As appropriate to the post, to maintain and develop professional competence and expertise, keep up to date with medical/therapeutic evidence and opinion, and local and national service, legislation and policy developments, agree objectives and a personal development plan and participate in the appraisal process.
To attend local, regional and national meetings of relevance as agreed with the post holders line manager.
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.
All employees should understand that it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equal treatment and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance).
Line manage and mentor pharmacists and technicians and support their development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities underpinning the role
To plan and organize own workload, including audit and project work, and training sessions for members of the clinical pharmacy team, GP practice team.
To record personally generated information and maintain a database of information relating to the work done in the practice(s). Personally generated information includes information and records relating to audit and clinical work undertaken by the post holder, reference notes relating to clinical/technical information. The database includes maintaining up-to-date, detailed records of all work done in the practices for which the post holder is accountable (done by the post holder or others)
To maintain registration as a pharmacist and comply with appropriate professional codes.
As appropriate to the post, to maintain and develop professional competence and expertise, keep up to date with medical/therapeutic evidence and opinion, and local and national service, legislation and policy developments, agree objectives and a personal development plan and participate in the appraisal process.
To attend local, regional and national meetings of relevance as agreed with the post holders line manager.
To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed with the post holders line manager.
All employees should understand that it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational and statutory requirements (e.g. health and safety, equal treatment and diversity, confidentiality and clinical governance).
Line manage and mentor pharmacists and technicians and support their development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Independent Prescribing Qualification or on track to complete within the next 3-6 months
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Post-graduate clinical diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Membership of or working towards advanced or faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Independent Prescribing Qualification or on track to complete within the next 3-6 months
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Post-graduate clinical diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Membership of or working towards advanced or faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
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).
