Clinical PharmacistNHS
Job summary
Wellspring Surgery is recruiting a part-time (15-20 hours) Clinical Pharmacist who has a keen interest in providing long term conditions management with our patients. You will be able to practice independently and be a valuable part of the team. Applications are welcome from Clinical Pharmacists both with and without the Independent Prescribing qualification.
The purpose of the role is to support the general practice workforce and improve patient care. We are keen that this role develops in line with the national Clinical Pharmacist programme. Ideally the postholder will have completed the CPPE pathway, but the surgery will support the right candidate to achieve this: Primary care pharmacy education pathway : CPPE.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas
Supporting patients with chronic disease management
Undertaking clinical medication reviews
Managing prescription processes and medication queries
Providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement, including QOF
Development support and mentorship will be provided on a practice level and across the PCN
You will be working alongside other Pharmacists and a Pharmacy Technician
Job description
Wellspring Surgery is recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist who has a keen interest in providing long term conditions management with our patients. You will be able to practice independently and be a valuable part of the team. Applications are welcome from Clinical Pharmacists both with and without the Independent Prescribing qualification.
The purpose of the role is to support the general practice workforce and improve patient care. We are keen that this role develops in line with the national Clinical Pharmacist programme. Ideally the postholder will have completed the CPPE pathway, but the surgery will support the right candidate to achieve this.
Role summary
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas
Supporting patients with chronic disease management
Undertaking clinical medication reviews
Managing prescription processes and medication queries
Providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement including QOF
Development support and mentorship will be provided on a practice level and across the PCN
You will be working alongside other Pharmacists and a Pharmacy Technician
Behavioural Competencies and Skills Collaborative Working Relationships Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care
Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, other professionals, other NHS private organisations e.g. ICBs
Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team
Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleagues when necessary
Actively work towards developing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the practice and locality
Liaises with ICB colleagues including ICB pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit
Liaises with ICB pharmacists and Heads of Medicines Management - Optimisation to benefit from peer support
Leadership On person centred medicines optimisation
Supporting further integration of general practice with the wider healthcare teams
Liaises with other GP practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients
Demonstrates understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace
Demonstrates understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision.
Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service
Reviews last years progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within
priorities set by others
Demonstrates ability to motivate self to achieve goals
Management Demonstrates understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and service
Demonstrates understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation
Demonstrates understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice
Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy and protocol
Follows professional and organisational policies and procedures relating to performance management
Demonstrates ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team
Education, Training and Development 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
Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice
Research and Evaluation 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
This Job description is intended as a guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account new developments at the practice.
About us
Wellspring Surgery is a busy GP practice, focused on supporting the health needs of our dynamic and diverse community of 11000 patients. We are located in the Wellspring Healthy Living Centre, Barton Hill.
Wellspring Surgery comprises 3 GP Partners, 9 Salaried GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Advanced Practitioner, Nurse team,First Contact Physio, Mental Health Practitioner, Podiatrist and a friendly administration team. We always aim to provide a positive experience for our patients.
Wellspring Surgery is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from the local community and candidates who can speak additional languages, in particular Somali, Polish or Arabic.
We reserve the right to close this process early if sufficient applications are received.