NHS

PCN Clinical Pharmacist


PayCompetitive
LocationNorwich/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0179-1026?language=en&page=434&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Norfolk Primary Care, working as a pharmacist within a Primary Care Network in Norwich. You will be based at Roundwell Medical Centre within West Norwich Primary Care Network.

      We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and reliable clinical pharmacist to work closely with the practice team and other PCN staff to provide and maintain high standards of care for patients.

      As part of their employment, the postholder will achieve qualification from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the clinical pharmacist to be able to practise and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting. The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the clinical pharmacist.

      Main duties of the job

      We are looking for a clinical pharmacist who will be an integral part of the general practice team as well as part of a wider pharmacist network. They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible, and timely medicines expertise. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care, safety, and support clinical staff in the management of patients. They will need to have the ability to influence and communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, patience, and support staff.

      About us

      Norfolk Primary Care (NPC) is a Primary Care provider based in Norfolk. We have a very cohesive working relationship with the practices we support and are one of the fastest growing health organisations in Norfolk. We are keen to add to our clinical workforces and have a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to work within one of our Primary Care Networks (PCNs), West Norwich PCN.

      Date posted

      20 December 2024

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience Up to £49,500, negotiable depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      E0179-1026

      Job locations

      Roundwell Medical Centre

      Dr Torrens Way

      New Costessey

      Norwich

      NR5 0GB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice and within the Primary Care Network. They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines expertise including face to face contact with patients. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care, safety and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

      The post holder will be an integral part of the General Practice team, working in one or more practices across the Primary Care Network, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multidisciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of Acute General Hospitals.

      As part of their employment, the post holder will achieve qualification from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the clinical pharmacist to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting. The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the Clinical Pharmacist.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries, working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice and within the Primary Care Network. They will improve patients health outcomes and the efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines expertise including face to face contact with patients. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care, safety and support clinical staff in the management of patients.

      The post holder will be an integral part of the General Practice team, working in one or more practices across the Primary Care Network, as well as part of a wider pharmacist network and multidisciplinary team. This includes being a conduit of patient medicines information into and out of Acute General Hospitals.

      As part of their employment, the post holder will achieve qualification from an accredited training pathway, including independent prescribing, equipping the clinical pharmacist to be able to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting. The supervision and mentorship network will be provided to support the Clinical Pharmacist.

      Person Specification

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      Qualifications

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      Experience

      Essential

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      Desirable

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      Person Specification

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      Essential

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      Desirable

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      Qualifications

      Essential

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      Desirable

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      Experience

      Essential

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      Desirable

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      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Norfolk Primary Care C.I.C.

      Address

      Roundwell Medical Centre

      Dr Torrens Way

      New Costessey

      Norwich

      NR5 0GB


      Employer's website

      https://norfolkprimarycare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Norfolk Primary Care C.I.C.

      Address

      Roundwell Medical Centre

      Dr Torrens Way

      New Costessey

      Norwich

      NR5 0GB


      Employer's website

      https://norfolkprimarycare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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