About this role
Job summary
*Please note, the interviews for this position will take place on Thursday 30th July*
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wakefield North Primary Care Network (PCN) for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and dynamic team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, with a Lead Pharmacist (ACP) who will support your training and development and act as a mentor when required.
The PCN has six GP practices in the Eastern side of the Wakefield District serving a population of around 48,700 and we are looking to recruit enthusiastic, forward-thinking pharmacists to work as part of our established team looking after the health and wellbeing of our local population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working within their clinical competencies, providing expertise in medicine management, undertaking face-to-face and telephone medication reviews, managing long-term conditions and providing support to the GP practice staff by dealing with acute prescription requests and medicine reconciliation on transfer of care. All the while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients registered at our GP practices, which includes our elderly population, those living with multi-comorbidities and patients residing in residential and/or care homes.
You will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework as well as taking part in Quality Improvement work whilst ensuring improvement in patient outcomes. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies, therefore requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within our general practices.
About us
This is an exciting time to join primary care. At Wakefield North PCN, we are committed to transforming patient care, tackling health inequalities, and continuously improving the quality and standards of our services. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patients' lives while helping to shape the future of healthcare within our communities.
You will be employed by Conexus Healthcare Limited, the Confederation for General Practice in Wakefield working as part of the Wakefield North PCN team.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team Medicines management and the principles of Medicines Optimisation Experience of communicating with other healthcare professionals and the general public Demonstrable prioritising of workload and using own initiative to solve problems Evidence of personal leadership to improve the quality of care Demonstrable knowledge of polypharmacy and deprescribing
Desirable
Experience working in a primary care setting / PCN Policy/procedure development for General Practice repeat prescribing systems Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP practices, QOF, and PCN DES An appreciation of the new NHS landscape including the relationships between individual practices, PCNs and the commissioners Use of SystmOne
Qualifications Essential
Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) Independent Prescriber relevant to primary care Completion of the Primary care pharmacy education (CPPE) pathway
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Excellent time management skills Demonstrable, excellent communication skills Able to interpret complex clinical information and data on medicines to deliver face-to-face clinical care including managing a caseload Flexible and cooperative Ability to identify risk and escalate appropriately Ability to maintain confidentiality Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team Confident in own professional judgment and excellent decision-making skills Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain good working relations across multidisciplinary teams Must understand the aims of current healthcare policy, including the new GP Contract and NHS Long-Term Plan
Other Essential
Full 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.
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 Conexus Healthcare CIC
Address Henry Moore Clinic (base, but will be working in other practices within the PCN)
26 Smawthorne Lane
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 4EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://conexus-healthcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)