PCN Clinical Pharmacist inNorthampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Band 7: Depending on experience FIXEDTERM
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE rDg7Xvic

The PCN Clinical Pharmacist at Woodview Medical Centre in Northampton will play a vital role within a multi-disciplinary team, focusing on chronic disease management and clinical medication reviews to support patients with complex polypharmacy. Responsibilities include addressing prescription queries, managing repeat prescriptions, conducting medicines reconciliation, and providing clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives. The pharmacist will also integrate community and hospital pharmacy resources to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Key duties will evolve over time and include structured medication reviews, assistance with care home services, and participation in various clinical initiatives like audits and prescribing incentive schemes. The role emphasises collaboration with healthcare professionals, delivering expert advice on medications, and adhering to local and national guidelines to ensure safe and effective prescribing practices. The post holder should be motivated to improve service delivery within general practice and enhance their clinical skills while supporting the healthcare team.

The post holder will -

Be a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

To provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries.

To support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice (s).

Provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services.

To ensure that the practice integrates with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.

Main duties of the job

The focus of the post holders work will develop over time and will include -

Structured Medication ReviewsAgeing Well MDTsHelp with care homes enhanced serviceMedication reviewsEclipse support monitoring systemsAssistance with Prescribing Incentive Scheme and Investment and Impact fund.Audits/reportingScope to enhance your clinical skills in dealing with specific patient groups

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Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility
Key aspects of the role include -
Long-Term Conditions reviews (depending on scope of competence and training)Clinical Medication ReviewsCare Home Medication ReviewsMedicines Support for patientsMedicine Information to Practice Staff and PatientsHospital Admissions AvoidanceManagement of Medicines at Discharge from Hospital
Signposting to other health care professionals as appropriate
Repeat Prescribing managementService DevelopmentInformation ManagementMedicines SafetyImplementation of Local and National Guidelines and Formulary RecommendationsEducation and Training

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To work as a Primary Care Network (PCN) Clinical Pharmacist in the UK, you will need to possess a mix of clinical knowledge, patient-facing skills, and specific competencies related to the role. Here are the key skills and qualifications typically required:

1. Pharmacist Qualifications:

- A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm).

- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

2. Clinical Knowledge:

- In-depth understanding of pharmacology, therapeutics, and disease management.

- Awareness of the latest guidelines and treatment pathways for managing chronic diseases.

3. Clinical Experience:

- Experience in a clinical setting, particularly in primary care or community pharmacy, is highly valuable.

- Familiarity with managing long-term conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases.

4. Patient Care Skills:

- Strong communication skills to effectively discuss medications and health concerns with patients.

- Ability to conduct medication reviews, providing education and advice to improve patient adherence.

5. Teamwork and Collaboration:

- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

- Skills in contributing to joint decision-making and care planning.

6. Problem-Solving Skills:

- Analytical thinking to assess patient medication needs and identify potential issues.

- Ability to manage complex medication regimens and make recommendations.

7. IT Skills:

- Proficiency in using electronic health records and other digital tools for clinical documentation and patient management.

8. Understanding of Public Health and Health Inequalities:

- Awareness of the social determinants of health and their impact on patient care.

- Knowledge of public health initiatives and preventive measures in the community.

9. Continuous Professional Development:

- Commitment to ongoing education and training, including attendance at relevant courses and workshops.

- Ability to stay updated with changes in medications, guidelines, and best practices in pharmacy.

10. Leadership Skills (optional but beneficial):

- Experience or knowledge in leading clinical services, initiatives, or training for other staff.

11. Regulatory Knowledge:

- Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks governing pharmacy practice in the UK.

12. Prescribing Qualification:

- Optional but highly valuable: obtaining an independent prescriber qualification if you want to prescribe medications within your scope of practice.

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