About this role
Job summary
To provide a comprehensive pharmacy service to the patients of the Greenwell Primary Care Network (PCN).
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The post holder will take responsibility for areas of medication safety within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on patient centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.
The post holder will ideally be a prescriber or will be completing training to become a prescriber and will work alongside the general practice teams.
Main duties of the job
Patient facing Long-term condition reviews - Take responsibility for the care management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma.
Patient facing clinical medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.
Management of repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.
Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system.
Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, community pharmacists and anticoagulation.
Complete medication safety audits- MHRA and local.
Improvement of processes related to prescribing within practices
About us
Greenwell PCN covers 7 GP practices in Greenford and Hanwell.
Our patient population is approximately 40,000.
We have practice based Clinical Pharmacists at each practice who works to meet the CP needs of the practice and the overall PCN targets.
Our CPs work together in our hub regularly so benefit from working as a team, supporting each other whilst still having strong relationships with their assigned practice.
We support personal development and training.
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient facing Long-term condition reviews - Take responsibility for the care management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma.
Patient facing clinical medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.
Management of repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.
To have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider health care teams (community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload. The role has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and safety for patients.
Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system.
Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, community pharmacists and anticoagulation.
Complete medication safety audits- MHRA and local.
Improvement of processes related to prescribing within practices
3) Knowledge, skills and experience required
Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Minimum of 1 years experience as a pharmacist.
May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
Have 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 as appropriate.
Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.
Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
4) Leadership and management
The post holder is managed and will supervise him/herself by making decisions regarding meeting targets independently, producing reports highlighting performance information.
Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace
Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision
Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service
Review last years progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others
Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals
Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service
Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation
Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice
Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol
Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management
Demonstrate the ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team
5) Education, Training, development and research
Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service
Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process
Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague
Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity
Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes
Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice
Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature
Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice
Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level
Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice
Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team
6) Confidentiality:
As per both Government legislation and Practice policies ensure that all confidentiality, data protection and information governance policies and guidelines are followed and strictly adhered to, reporting any infringements to the PCN Clinical Director or Manager.
7) Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist Connexus PCN H&S lead in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Connexus PCN Health & Safety Policy and related Risk Assessments.
8) Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in line with Connexus PCN Policies.
9) Professional Development:
Maintain continued education by attendance of courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development and Connexus PCN needs. Attend annual mandatory courses.
10) IT:
Use of SystmOne.
Commitment to the use of IT, data entry, read coding and targets.
Extraction of data and use of spreadsheets to analyse and present information to determine trends or highlight potential problem, as required by the Connexus PCN.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist involved in direct patient care and medication management. Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team is highly preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage medication therapy including reviews, dispensing, and monitoring of drug interactions. Technical Skills: Strong clinical pharmacology knowledge, with the ability to apply this practically in patient care settings. Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other pharmaceutical software, essential for effective medication management and patient documentation. Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of pharmacy regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including GDPR, medication safety protocols, and clinical governance. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively discussing treatment plans and medication information with patients and healthcare professionals. Ability to convey complex medication-related information clearly and succinctly to ensure patient understanding and compliance.
Desirable
Patient Care Focus: Strong focus on patient-centred care, with the ability to assess patient needs, preferences, and individual responses to therapies. Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient interactions, ensuring a positive and supportive experience. Analytical Skills: High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for evaluating patient information, diagnosing issues, and proposing effective treatment solutions. Ability to monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes to ensure efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy regimens. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. Capable of building strong relationships with medical and paramedical staff to enhance collaborative care. Proactive in addressing issues and confident in making informed clinical decisions in conjunction with the healthcare team. Professional Development: Committed to continual professional development through further education, training, and keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and innovations in pharmacotherapy.
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. CPPE Independent Prescriber or working towards.
Desirable
Familiar with SystmOne Medicines Management Qualification
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 Greenwell PCN
Address 71-73 Mansell Road
Greenford
Middlesex
UB6 9EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://greenwellpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)