PCN Clinical Pharmacist inWakefield inWakefield PUBLISHED
WED 30 OCT 2024
£38,684 to £48,616 a year Dependent on skills and experience
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Collaborative Environment, Work alongside a dedicated team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
Patient-Centric Role, Directly contribute to improving patient care through structured medication reviews and optimizing medicine use, leading to better patient outcomes.
Diverse Responsibilities, Engage in a variety of tasks, including running practice clinics and supporting care homes, providing a dynamic and engaging work experience.
Professional Development, Opportunity to provide specialist medicines advice to a range of healthcare professionals, enhancing both knowledge and professional skills.
Impactful Work, Play a vital role in promoting the safe and effective use of medicines, directly influencing prescribing decisions and overall patient health.
Pharmacy Hub Involvement, Be part of a Pharmacy Hub, ensuring access to a comprehensive Pharmacy Service and collaboration with other health professionals.
Conexus Healthcare CIC is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join the Trinity Health Group PCN team in Wakefield. The role involves collaborating with a dedicated team of Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to support patient care. Key responsibilities include conducting structured medication reviews, optimizing medicine safety, supporting care homes, running practice clinics, and providing specialist medicines advice to various healthcare professionals. The pharmacist will also manage acute prescription requests and perform medicines reconciliation. More details can be found in the job description/person specification.
Trinity Health Group PCN is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our current team of 5 Clinical Pharmacist and 3 Pharmacy Technicians. The post holder will work alongside the existing team to support meeting the needs of our patients.
The post holder will be undertaking structured medication reviews, improving medicine optimisation and safety, supporting care homes, as well as running practice clinics, as set out in the PCN DES. Part of this role will also include working within our Pharmacy Hub alongside the Pharmacy Team to provide a safe and effective Pharmacy Service. To provide professional specialist medicines advice to GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Community Pharmacists, Community Nurses, and other health professionals to promote the safe, effective, and high quality, cost-effective use of medicines in all prescribing decisions for the benefit of the Practice's patients. You will also be actioning acute prescription requests and conducting medicines reconciliation.
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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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