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An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist has emerged, supporting the Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network. This pivotal role requires managing patients' long-term conditions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position offers pathways to independent prescribing and the chance to be at the forefront of collaborative healthcare.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Pharmacist to be part of our growing team supporting the Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network (PCN). This role is funded under the Additional Roles & Responsibilities Scheme. It is an interesting and varied role, working directly with other PCN pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and GP leads to develop the structured medication review (SMR) and medicines optimisation services within and across the five GP Practices of our PCN.
Due to the evolving nature of this role, a draft JD has been provided.
Most work will be undertaken from a central location within Weymouth, but travel between network practices will also be necessary. The successful candidate will have a role in managing patients' long-term conditions; working to assess and treat conditions, as well as promote self-care.
The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of influencing others, good clinical knowledge, and an understanding of prescribing data.
The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with all primary care colleagues with direct input and support from general practitioners, to deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), reauthorisation of repeat prescriptions, management of medicines on transfer of care, and systems for safer prescribing, among other key roles as outlined in the Network DES minimum role requirements.
Essential attributes for the role:
Two Harbours Healthcare is a not-for-profit organisation led by local General Practices in Weymouth and Portland. Our goal is to work more closely together (and with stakeholders) to share expertise, resources, and provide services for the NHS.
You will receive:
The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, deliver structured medication reviews, manage long-term conditions, oversee medicines on transfer of care, implement systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations, handle acute prescription requests, and address public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) within the PCN.
The post holder will contribute to quality improvement and clinical audit activities as well as support the delivery of the Integrated Care System's Prescribing Quality Scheme.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies, requiring motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
The post holder will be supported to develop their role to become a non-medical independent prescriber after completing the PCPEP, if not already qualified.
Further information attached.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.
£26.50 an hour starting rate, dependent on experience