Would you like to work as a lead pharmacist in general practice joining the newest and most exciting branch of the pharmacy profession?
We are looking to recruit a Lead Clinical Pharmacists who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role in Doncaster Primary Care Network (PCN). The role will be working within a great team including a senior pharmacist who will provide clinical supervision, four other pharmacists and three pharmacy technicians. The role involves all aspects of pharmacist support including liaison with community pharmacy.
This role will be based working within North Primary Care Network.
We are seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist educated to degree level, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), possessing a Masters Degree (MPharm) or equivalent.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work as the role will be working across the three practices in our Primary Care Network, providing pharmacy services, including;
Optimise the use of medicines
Support the PCNs with regards to prescription and medication queries
Improve the safety and quality of prescribing
Providing support and education to patients on self-management and ensure referral to appropriate healthcare professionals if required
Implement and manage the repeat prescribing process for practice and patient request
This is is an exciting opportunity in which you will gain experience and make a real impact. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within the Primary Care Network.
Further details can be found in the attached job description.
Primary Care Doncaster (PCD) Ltd is developing a wide range of services to support general practice across the city and is looking at innovative ways to develop its workforce, due to interest by a significant number of GP practices and Networks within the city.
At PCD and within the GP practices and Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and the creativity that thrives when people work together in person. Each Network has a range of offices and work locations designed to foster innovation, teamwork, and a vibrant work culture where you can grow your career and make a real impact.
As a PCD employee you will have access to the generous NHS Pension Scheme and 27 annual leave days per year.
PCD are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Lead a team of Clinical Pharmacists team and demonstrate the characteristics of a role model to members in the team providing support to team members and ensure there is appropriate clinical supervision in place for all pharmacists
- Undertake clinical supervision and systematic peer caseload review of colleagues on an individual or group basis
- Ensure all pharmacists are engaged with the review and appraisal systems within the PCN
- Act as a role model demonstrating effective clinical leadership on a daily basis and promote the behaviours of being proactive positive respectful supportive reliable and trustworthy
Conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague
Understand the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service and manage the team of Clinical Pharmacists through these changes
Assess and monitor risk in own and others practice acting on results thereby ensuring safe delivery of care
Follow professional and organisational policies and procedures relating to performance management.
Please note that if you are successful, the pre-employment health check will require evidence of vaccination status or exemption, where appropriate, and your vaccination status will be retained as part of your employment health record.
