Job Advert
Lead Independent Prescribing Pharmacist
Location: St Albans
Are you a GPhC-registered pharmacist?
Do you have a Independent Prescriber qualification?
Do you have active / current practice as an independent prescriber, and to be maintained in-post?
Then we have the perfect role for you!
The role
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To work with the Senior IP Pharmacist to support NPA services users delivering pharmacy services that include prescribing and their pharmacist independent prescribers including, but not limited to, provision of expert advice, support, training, events, resources, clinical governance, and clinical supervision support.
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To lead the development of high-quality content and resources for members to support them with clinical advice and support, risk management, governance, patient safety and assurance in relation to prescribing services.
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To contribute to the wider PAS service and NPA’s patient safety work, supporting Member enquiries and internal workstreams.
Key facts:
Hybrid-working pattern: Home working blended with at least 1 day per week working at the NPA’S Head Office, just outside of London.
Availability: As soon as possible.
The candidate
Your key attributes:
Essential:
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Excellent and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of independent prescribing practice, clinical governance experience, relevant legislation and regulation including patient safety in this context, NHS processes and services relating to independent prescribing, and maintained through regular CPD
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Experience working in multidisciplinary or integrated care settings / as a DPP / providing clinical supervision
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Excellent communication skills, teamworking, demonstrable leadership skills, ability to self-manage workload and timely delivery of work and projects
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Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive behaviours in practice
Desirable:
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Using digital tools for communication or content creation
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Experience in mentoring, team coordination, or project work
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Involvement in service development / evaluation / policy
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Participation in audit, research, or quality improvement
The organisation
The National Pharmacy Association is the representative body for the independent community pharmacy sector across the four nations of the UK and the provider of support, services and activities to community pharmacies and their teams.
Interested?
Please submit your application, attaching your CV and Covering Letter. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] .
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We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Furthermore, qualifications and/or experience identified are indicative. We will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and/or experience for the role advertised.
