About this role
Job summary
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Main duties of the job
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About us
Connnnect Healthcare Rotherham Community Interest Company (CIC) is a federation of 28 GP practices in Rotherham. The organisation is led by a Board of representatives from general practice in the Borough, with executive leadership from a Medical Director on a part-time basis.
The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham and a Physio First service in partnership with the local acute and community trust, the largest of its kind currently operating. In addition, the organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce.
Our Vision
We are a GP-led organisation and aim to provide services for direct patient care and to support GP practices. We will be a patient-centred, working collaboratively across general practice and with partners to provide high-quality services, positive working experiences for our staff, and to secure the sustainability of general practice in Rotherham
Job description Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and person specification for this advert can be found in the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
Desirable
A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience gaining independent prescribing qualification Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of
Experience Essential
An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Desirable
In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information IT literate Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Produce timely and informative reports Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/ agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers. Work effectively independently and as a team member Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Desirable
Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions
Attitudes Essential
Demonstrable ability to show kindness and compassion Demonstrate ability to reflect and learn from situations Identifies difficulties as challenges and works with others to identify solutions Demonstrates co-operative team working and awareness of the roles of other professionals Able to work on own initiative, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines Ability to adapt and change approach as circumstance dictates Persistence and ability to keep going in difficult situations and with complex and uncertain pieces of work Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust "Can do" attitude, able to maintain positivity in the face of adversity Good time keeping Flexible approach to work Ability to work flexibly across days of the week
Other Essential
UK Driving Licence with access to a car
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC
Address Rotherham Central North PCN
Rotherham
S61 4PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://Connecthealthcarerotherham.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)