PCN Clinical Pharmacist in Liverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED MON 13 JAN 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 8a: £46,148 to £60,504 a year Band 7 - 8a - depending on experience PERMANENT

IGPC Primary Care Network rDG2hBFo

Job description

Salary expectations based on experience - Band 7-8a.

NHS AfC Pay Scales, Annual leave and Pension....plus an extra day off on your birthday!

iGPc Primary Care Network has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to work across GP practices in their Primary Care Network (PCN). We recognise the value that pharmacists can bring to our practices and our patients and we look forward to growing our PCN pharmacy team. Our aim is to provide exemplary patient care; finding innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can to our patients.

We are seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacists to join our like-minded PCN. We want to find the best pharmacy talent to join our team. You will become part of a group of PCN Clinical Pharmacists working under the supervision of the Lead PCN Clinical Pharmacist and GP Clinical Supervisor. This is an evolving job role with huge scope for development as we expand our PCN team further over the years.

Primary care experience would be an advantage, however, is not essential. Flexibility, enthusiasm and good clinical knowledge are essential. Successful candidates will be supported in terms of clinical learning and professional development through access to a GP clinical supervisor, other clinical pharmacists and enrolment onto a formal education pathway delivered through CPPE (if not already completed).

Work part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role
Conduct structured medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy
Provide clinical medicines expertise to both patients and general practice team
Improve prescribing practices across the Primary Care Network
Improve service and quality through mechanisms such as audits and PDSA cycles
Interface with community and hospital colleagues to help resolve medication-related issues

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Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility

Patient facing Medication Review Clinics

Conduct face-to-face, telephone, domiciliary and virtual (where appropriate) clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with chronic conditions

Proactively identify and manage patients with complex polypharmacy

Review the on-going need for each medication, ensuring monitoring needs are performed and an opportunity to support patients achieve better health outcomes

Reduce inappropriate poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing

Make appropriate recommendations
Medicines Information

Answers relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines.

Suggest and recommend solutions using clinical knowledge and trusted pharmaceutical sources
Medicine Reconciliation

Reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge.

To review medications for newly registered patients
Medicines Management

Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy helping to improve safety and efficiency

Develop and implement ways to improve monitoring of high-risk medication such as anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, and DMARDs, etc

Monitor practice prescribing against local guidelines and formulary recommendations

Develop prescribing guidelines for use within the Network

Help increase uptake of Electronic Repeat Dispensing
Medicine safety

Implement changes to medication that result from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawal, and other local/national guidance

Develop and implement systems to identify cohorts of patients most likely to be at risk of unplanned admissions and readmissions from medication
Collaborating Working Relationships

Work collaboratively with the PCN team

Develop relationships and work closely with community, hospital and MMT pharmacy colleagues and the wider health system

Liaise with other stakeholders for the collective benefit of patients

Attend relevant network and practice meetings
Education and Training

To analyse latest prescribing information and trends and subsequently present this in an appropriate format to clinicians within practices to promote good prescribing practice

Provide specialist education to pharmacy colleagues, nursing staff and GPs on aspects of medicines optimisation

Demonstrate self-development through continuous professional development

Implement strategies to support antimicrobial stewardship
Practice Targets

Support practices to deliver on IIF, QIPP agenda, QOF and locally commissioned enhanced services

To be aware of the prescribing budget and identify and action areas for cost improvement

Work with PCN team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved
Other
This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and his/her manager.
There is a need to travel between sites, therefore ability to drive and uses own car is an advantage.

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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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