Full Time PCN Pharmacist Required – Apply before 1st September 2024

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Job summary

A primary care network in Tameside is seeking an experienced PCN Pharmacist to enhance patient care through independent prescribing. You will collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for improving operational efficiency and medication management. Candidates must hold current UK professional registration and possess an independent prescribing qualification. This role offers professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to peer support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous general practice experience required.
• Current UK professional registration necessary.
• Experience with acute and long-term conditions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repeat prescriptions and manage acute prescription requests.
• Provide leadership on medicines optimization.
• Improve quality of care and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Excellent clinical acumen

Strong communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate degree in pharmacy

Independent prescribing qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: PCN Pharmacist

Employer: Denton Primary Care Network

Closing Date: 01 September 2024

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking team as an Independent Prescribing Clinical Pharmacist within our Primary Care Network (PCN). We seek an experienced and highly motivated pharmacist to join our PCN-based team. You will have access to peer support and professional development opportunities as part of our multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Main Duties of the Job

• Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have prior general practice experience and hold an independent prescribing qualification. Successful candidates will need to enroll in the CPPE primary care pathway, which will be fully funded. An exemption may be considered if you are suitably qualified.
• Key Attributes: We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and experienced pharmacist to enhance our team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, possess excellent clinical acumen, and meet our rigorous internal specifications.
• Support & Development: Our experienced clinical support team will provide training and assistance with continuing professional development needs.

About Us

Denton Primary Care Network encompasses primary care teams from six general medical practices across Denton and Droylsden. With a PCN population of approximately 55,000 patients, we work closely with local practices and care homes to address both local and national priorities. We are dedicated to staff development and ensuring our team meets both clinical and non-clinical needs.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Support to General Practice Staff: Assist with repeat prescriptions and manage acute prescription requests and medicines reconciliation.
• Clinical Leadership: Provide leadership on medicines optimization, quality improvement, and aspects of the quality and outcomes framework.
• Operational Efficiency: Improve the quality of care and operational efficiencies within general practice and PCNs.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Essential: Undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Independent prescribing qualification.
• Desirable: CPPE Clinical Pharmacist Training pathway enrollment or qualification.

Experience:

• Essential: Previous general practice experience, strong clinical leadership, and excellent communication skills.
• Desirable: Experience with acute and long-term conditions, care home settings, and knowledge of PCN arrangements.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications. For more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Apply for this Job

If you are passionate about enhancing patient care and meeting our criteria, we encourage you to apply by the closing date of 01 September 2024.

Note: This description is provided for reference and may be subject to change.