PCN Clinical Pharmacist inHounslow inHounslow PUBLISHED TUE 5 NOV 2024

Band 7: £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum PERMANENT
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS

West London NHS Trust rmGDopzK

Opportunity for professional development and mentorship from experienced clinical pharmacists and GP supervisors.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and patient-centered care.

Involvement in developing and implementing innovative processes for medication management and safer prescribing.

Direct engagement with patients through face-to-face medication reviews and consultations, enhancing patient outcomes.

Leadership role in promoting best practices in medicines optimisation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Chance to contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of the community by addressing long-term conditions and acute illnesses.

The PCN Clinical Pharmacist role in Hounslow with West London NHS Trust offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacist roles within general practices. The position involves working within a multi-disciplinary team, where you will oversee processes for prescription management, handle medication queries, and ensure safe prescribing practices. Key responsibilities include managing long-term conditions, conducting face-to-face medication reviews, supporting general practice staff, and leading on medicines optimisation within the Primary Care Network (PCN).

The successful candidate will provide direct patient consultations and initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes, aligning with the needs of the PCN population. You will also collaborate with pharmacy colleagues to oversee medication systems and engage in clinical audits for continuous improvement.

Qualifications, experience, and skills will be evaluated based on the person specification accompanying the role.

As a PCN Clinical pharmacist you will have an exciting opportunity to develop these new roles in practices and work within a team of clinical pharmacists supported by mentoring and supervision from a senior experienced clinical pharmacist and a GP supervisor.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will develop and run processes for repeat prescription re-authorisation, acute prescription requests, management of medicines queries on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. Also, the successful candidate will have a role in managing long-term conditions and will be expected to perform face-to-face medication reviews of patients on quality improvement and clinical audit. You will also provide primary support to general practice staff, across the PCN.

The candidate will provide proactive leadership on medicines and prescribing systems to the PCN multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers. You will also develop and deliver patient facing services and clinics which improve patients' outcomes, reflect the needs of the PCN population and shift workload from other disciplines.

You will deliver direct patient consultations and prescribing as part of the practice and cluster multidisciplinary team approaches acute illness.Working closely with PCN Pharmacy colleagues, organize and oversee the PCNs medicines optimisation system including the repeat prescribing and medication review systems. You will promote a culture of constant improvement and excellenceand conduct regular clinical audits and other improvement activities as directed by PCN GPs, feedback

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The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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1. Can you tell us about your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare setting?

2. What motivated you to apply for the role of PCN Clinical Pharmacist with us?

3. How do you approach building relationships with general practice staff and other healthcare professionals?

4. Describe your experience with managing long-term conditions. What strategies have you found effective?

5. How do you keep up to date with changes in prescribing guidelines and regulations?

Start a practice interview... NEW!

1. Can you tell us about your experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare setting?

2. What motivated you to apply for the role of PCN Clinical Pharmacist with us?

3. How do you approach building relationships with general practice staff and other healthcare professionals?

4. Describe your experience with managing long-term conditions. What strategies have you found effective?

5. How do you keep up to date with changes in prescribing guidelines and regulations?

Start a practice interview... NEW!

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Useful skills for a PCN Clinical Pharmacist: Click to view

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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