PCN Clinical Pharmacist

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group; Stanford-le-Hope; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

CPD opportunities

Mentoring from senior clinical Pharmac

Job summary

West Suffolk Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking a qualified pharmacist to join our Primary Care Network as a clinical pharmacist. You will lead medicines optimisation and develop cost-effective and safe prescribing in primary care, working with GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, pharmacists and care homes.

The role is based at our PCN clinical base with collaboration across practices, supported by clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with GPhC and degree in Pharmacy.
• Post-qualification experience in hospital, primary care or community settings.
• Qualified independent prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Lead on developing clinical, cost-effective and safe prescribing in primary care.
• Collaborate with GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, patients and carers.
• Support medicines optimisation and provide professional leadership within the PCN.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Primary care experience

Communication skills

Patient counselling

Team collaboration

Independent prescribing

Education

Degree in Pharmacy

GPhC registration

Qualified independent prescriber

Experience in primary care or community pharmacy

Job description

About the Role

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Join our forward-thinking PCN as a clinical pharmacist.

We are a dynamic Primary Care Network (PCN) committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation and collaboration. There are 6 practices within our PCN, however, you will be working at our PCN clinical base, whilst also collaborating with your practice colleagues across the PCN.

Our multidisciplinary team values the unique contributions of clinical pharmacists in enhancing medicines optimisation and patient outcomes, while providing holistic care.

If so, you might be the right person we are looking for to join the pharmacy and medicines optimisation team to lead on developing clinical, cost-effective and safe prescribing in primary care in collaboration with key stakeholders including GPs, practice nurses, district nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, patients, carers and the private sector (care homes). You will be supported professionally by the clinical director and pharmacy lead.

We are passionate about what we do and are always looking for individuals who share our commitment to outstanding primary care so f or further information please contact Sanjeev Sharma, Digital and Transformation Lead, [e-mail] or Stacey Healy, [e-mail]

About the Candidate

You will be a qualified pharmacist with strong experience within primary care and have the following skills and qualifications:

• Completion of a degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Post-qualification experience in pharmacy (hospital, primary care or community), or working towards obtaining this.
• Qualified independent prescriber.
• Awareness of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in a general medical practice.
• Ability to demonstrate general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas.
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general care plans for patients with long-term conditions.
• Ability to demonstrate accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individuals.
• Ability to recognise priorities when problem-solving and identify deviations from normal patterns, referring to seniors or GPs with confidence, when appropriate.
• Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct.
• Ability to assist patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence to NICE guidance;
• Non-judgemental attitude and ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Understand the need for patient confidentiality.

About Us

Stanford-le-Hope and Corringham Primary Care Network (PCN) is proud to be one of the few PCNs in the region with a dedicated healthcare estate. Operating as a vibrant and dynamic hub, we deliver a wide range of essential services to our local community as a multidisciplinary team serving a growing patient population of over 33,000 residents.

Our dedicated team of over 20 friendly, approachable, and highly capable staff members, most of whom are based at Corringham Health Centre are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a welcoming and efficient environment.

At the heart of our mission is the goal of ensuring every patient receives not only excellent clinical care but also a positive and respectful experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and professional culture where both patients and staff feel valued.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary.
• Professional development: CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway if not already undertaken, with dedicated mentoring from the senior clinical pharmacist and GPs.
• Access to CPD opportunities
• Supportive environment: Management from pharmacy lead and regular engagement with fellow pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in addition to regular clinical supervision with a GP/partner or other suitably qualified colleague.
• Benefits: NHS pension scheme.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.