Clinical Pharmacist
Reference: HW-1091
Clinical Pharmacist
Wyre Forest Network of Independent Practices
Closing date is 5 June 2020
Job overview
We are looking for a proactive, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our experienced lead Clinical Pharmacist in the Wyre Forest Network of Independent Practices PCN.
We have a vacancy for a Full Time Clinical Pharmacist at Agenda for Change band 7/8a (depending on qualifications and relevant experience), with terms and conditions based on Agenda for Change.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be expected to develop a patient-facing role over time. You will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the network practices and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
You will be required to:
- Support general practice staff with prescription and medication queries
- Oversee the repeat prescription system
- Deal with acute prescription requests
- Conduct medicines reconciliation on transfer of care
- Implement systems for safer prescribing
- Provide clinical medicines advice
About us
Wyre Forest Network of Independent Practices grew out of a mutual respect and vision of how primary care could work collaboratively without merger and was formalised in February 2018, when the group of 5 signed an MoU to work in a mutually supportive manner. This pre-dated the Network Enhanced Service (by some 18 months), and meant that we had already developed a strong ethos of joint working, collaboration and trust. We have had a lead Clinical Pharmacist in post since October 2019, and now wish to expand the Network Pharmacy team with the recruitment of a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a proactive, forward-thinking pharmacist to join our experienced pharmacy team.
We have a vacancy for a Clinical Pharmacist to work 5 days per week at Agenda for Change band 7/8a (depending on qualifications and relevant experience), with terms and conditions based on Agenda for Change.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be expected to develop a patient-facing role over time. You will work within the 5 member practices and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, and other specific pharmacy requirements for each practice under the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, and working with the existing practice Medicines teams and the newly appointed Network Pharmacy Technician.
You will be required to:
- Support general practice staff with prescription and medication queries
- Oversee the repeat prescription systems
- Deal with acute prescription requests
- Conduct medicines reconciliation on transfer of care
- Implement systems for safer prescribing
- Provide clinical medicines advice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Pharmacist with non-medical prescribing 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.
Employer Details
Employer name
You will be employed by one of the Network Practices
Organisation:
Northumberland House Surgery
Location:
Hume Street Medical Centre,
Hume Street,
KIDDERMINSTER,
Worcestershire,
DY11 6SF
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Salary:
AfC Band 7/8a dependent on experience
Role:
Pharmacist
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Hours:
37.5
Closing Date:
05/06/2020
Contact Name:
Helen Garfield
Email:
helen.garfield@nhs.net
Telephone:
01562757361
How to Apply:
by email to: annette.heneghan@nhs.net