Dedicated PCN Clinical Pharmacist Required – Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Tower Hamlets is seeking a PCN Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. This role involves developing medicine management systems, conducting clinical medication reviews, and supporting both patients and healthcare staff. Ideal candidates will have a pharmacy degree and GPhC membership. Join us to improve health outcomes across a diverse patient population.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• GPhC membership is essential.
• Experience with primary care prescribing needs is required.
• Interest in completing the advanced clinical pharmacist pathway is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an effective medicine management system.
• Conduct medication reviews and provide recommendations to patients.
• Manage caseloads and conduct patient-facing clinics.

Skills

Completion or ongoing completion of the CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway

Independent prescriber qualification

Understanding of PCN Clinical Pharmacist role

Education

Undergraduate degree in pharmacy

Job description

Location: Bethnal Green, London
Patient Coverage: 50,000 across four practices
Closing Date: 17 July 2024
Apply Now: [Application Link]

Job Summary

The GP Care Group CIC is seeking a Primary Care Network (PCN) Clinical Pharmacist to join Network 1 PCN in Bethnal Green. This position offers the opportunity to work with a patient population of 50,000 across four practices, benefitting from the extensive support and employee benefits provided by the GP Care Group federation.

Main Duties of the Job

• Medicine Management: Develop and implement an effective medicine management system within PCN practices.
• Cost-Effective Prescribing: Work to achieve cost-effective prescribing and serve as an independent prescriber.
• Support and Advice: Provide advice and support to both patients and colleagues.
• Evolving Role: Adapt to the changing responsibilities and duties within the role over time.

Note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Tower Hamlets GP Care Group is a community interest company formed in September 2014, owned by every general practice in Tower Hamlets. Our mission is to manage borough-level contracts, deliver primary care services, support general practices, and serve as the primary care provider voice in the broader health and social care system.

Key Priorities:

• Innovation and support for primary care
• Being a great place to work
• Integrating primary and community care
• Providing high-quality, cost-effective care to local residents
• Influencing improvements in health outcomes

The Care Group is a proud member of Tower Hamlets Together, a partnership including Bart’s Health, East London NHS Foundation Trust, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and the Council for Voluntary Services.

Job Responsibilities

• Clinical Medication Reviews: Conduct medication reviews with patients, provide recommendations, and support care home staff in improving medicine safety.
• Patient Interaction: Manage caseloads of patients, provide patient-facing clinics, and offer a telephone help line for medicine-related queries.
• Discharge Reconciliation: Reconcile medicines post-discharge from hospitals and care homes, ensuring continuity of supply.
• Data Analysis: Analyse and present medicines data to highlight issues and support decision-making.
• Audits and Implementation: Conduct clinical audits, implement changes based on MHRA alerts, and ensure compliance with NICE guidelines.
• Education and Training: Provide education and training on therapeutics and medicines optimisation to primary healthcare teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Essential: GPhC membership and an undergraduate degree in pharmacy.

Experience:

• Essential: Understanding of the PCN Clinical Pharmacist role and its fit within primary care prescribing needs.

Skills and Abilities:

• Essential: Completion or ongoing completion of the CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway.
• Essential: Qualified as an independent prescriber or working towards the qualification.
• Desirable: Interest in completing the advanced clinical pharmacist pathway.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

• This post is subject to a DBS check as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Tower Hamlets GP Care Group
Address: Island Health, 145 East Ferry Road, London, E14 3BQ

Ready to make a difference in primary care? Apply for the PCN Clinical Pharmacist position and join a team committed to improving health outcomes in Tower Hamlets.