Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Pharmacist to join our Primary Care Network APOLLO. In this role, you will work closely with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, effective, and efficient medicines management services to our patients. We are a supportive and collaborative PCN, committed to developing our staff to their full potential.Main duties of the jobAs a Clinical Pharmacist, your key responsibilities will align with the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service (PCN DES), specifically focusing on the following:

• Medication Reviews
• Support for Long-Term Conditions
• Prescribing and Safety:
• Provide patient Education and Support:
• Contributing to PCN Initiatives and Targets:
• Support Audit and Quality Improvement:
• Medicine Information and Staff Support:

• Provide medicine-related information and training to practice staff to improve prescribing practices and ensure accurate medication administration.
• Act as a key resource for the practice team, providing guidance on medication supplies, doses, side effects, and any other medicine-related queries.

About us***Kindly note that due to high demand this job advert may close earlier than the closing date ***Apollo Warwickshire North Primary Care Network (PCN) is a dynamic and forward-thinking collaboration of five trusted local GP practices:Hazelwood Group Practice,Hartshill Health Centre,Rugby Road Surgery,Woodlands Surgery, andStockingford Medical Centre. Together, we work seamlessly to provide high-quality, proactive healthcare to our diverse patient population.Our ambitious team of clinicians is committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care, always striving to meet the needs of our patients and improve their health outcomes. We take pride in our innovative approach to healthcare, and ourFrailty Hub Modelis at the heart of this. This unique service involves a multidisciplinary team of clinicians who work together to provide tailored, preventative care for patients, focusing on reducing hospital admissions and improving overall quality of life for those with frailty and complex health needs.At Apollo, we foster a strong work ethic and a healthy, supportive atmosphere within our teams. We believe in a collaborative environment where everyone's contributions are valued, and all staff are encouraged to develop and grow in their roles.Date posted24 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberW0039-25-0007Job locations27 Parkfield RoadColeshillBirminghamB46 3LDHartshill Health CentreSidhu CloseHartshillNuneatonWarwickshireCV10 0GQRugby Road Surgery18 Rugby RoadBulkingtonCV12 9JEStockingford Medical CentreNorthumberland AvenueNuneatonWarwickshireCV108EJDoctors Surgery301 Newtown RoadBedworthWarwickshireCV120AJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Clinical Pharmacist, your key responsibilities will align with the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service (PCN DES);https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/network-contract-des-contract-specification-2025-26-pcn-requirements-and-entitlements/specifically focusing on the following:

• Medication Reviews:

• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, implementing prescribing decisions based on review outcomes, and requesting appropriate tests.
• Perform medication reviews (face-to-face, remote, and e-consultations, home visits, care homes), proactively managing patients to improve medication adherence and outcomes, particularly for patients with long-term conditions or multi-morbidity.
• Support for Long-Term Conditions:

• Work with the team to support long-term condition reviews, offering medicines management advice for optimal patient care.
• Conduct care home ward rounds, providing medication reviews and supporting safe de-prescribing where appropriate.
• Prescribing and Safety:

• Ensure that all medicines prescribed are aligned with the most up-to-date clinical guidelines and are safe, effective, and cost-effective.
• Monitor and audit prescribing practices, promoting cost-effective prescribing across the PCN.
• Ensure that drug safety and safety monitoring protocols are adhered to, conducting regular safety audits and promoting drug safety across the network.
• Patient Education and Support:

• Provide education to patients regarding their medications, supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines.
• Proactively address medication-related issues and offer advice to both patients and healthcare professionals, acting as the interface with community and hospital colleagues.
• Contributing to PCN Initiatives and Targets:

• Contribute to the achievement of high IIF (Improvement and Impact Fund) and QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets, particularly focusing on medication-related indicators.
• Participate in multi-morbidity reviews and contribute to multidisciplinary team reviews to optimize patient care.
• Collaborate in PCN initiatives to improve service provision, contributing to service improvements within enhanced services such as QOF and IIF.
• Audit and Quality Improvement:

• Conduct prescribing audits and use PDSA cycles (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to assess and improve the quality and safety of prescribing practices.
• Contribute to reducing medication-related hospital admissions and re-admissions through better prescribing practices and patient education.
• Medicine Information and Staff Support:

• Provide medicine-related information and training to practice staff to improve prescribing practices and ensure accurate medication administration.
• Act as a key resource for the practice team, providing guidance on medication supplies, doses, side effects, and any other medicine-related queries.

Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Clinical Pharmacist, your key responsibilities will align with the Primary Care Network Directed Enhanced Service (PCN DES);https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/network-contract-des-contract-specification-2025-26-pcn-requirements-and-entitlements/specifically focusing on the following:

• Medication Reviews:

• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with complex polypharmacy, implementing prescribing decisions based on review outcomes, and requesting appropriate tests.
• Perform medication reviews (face-to-face, remote, and e-consultations, home visits, care homes), proactively managing patients to improve medication adherence and outcomes, particularly for patients with long-term conditions or multi-morbidity.
• Support for Long-Term Conditions:

• Work with the team to support long-term condition reviews, offering medicines management advice for optimal patient care.
• Conduct care home ward rounds, providing medication reviews and supporting safe de-prescribing where appropriate.
• Prescribing and Safety:

• Ensure that all medicines prescribed are aligned with the most up-to-date clinical guidelines and are safe, effective, and cost-effective.
• Monitor and audit prescribing practices, promoting cost-effective prescribing across the PCN.
• Ensure that drug safety and safety monitoring protocols are adhered to, conducting regular safety audits and promoting drug safety across the network.
• Patient Education and Support:

• Provide education to patients regarding their medications, supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines.
• Proactively address medication-related issues and offer advice to both patients and healthcare professionals, acting as the interface with community and hospital colleagues.
• Contributing to PCN Initiatives and Targets:

• Contribute to the achievement of high IIF (Improvement and Impact Fund) and QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) targets, particularly focusing on medication-related indicators.
• Participate in multi-morbidity reviews and contribute to multidisciplinary team reviews to optimize patient care.
• Collaborate in PCN initiatives to improve service provision, contributing to service improvements within enhanced services such as QOF and IIF.
• Audit and Quality Improvement:

• Conduct prescribing audits and use PDSA cycles (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to assess and improve the quality and safety of prescribing practices.
• Contribute to reducing medication-related hospital admissions and re-admissions through better prescribing practices and patient education.
• Medicine Information and Staff Support:

• Provide medicine-related information and training to practice staff to improve prescribing practices and ensure accurate medication administration.
• Act as a key resource for the practice team, providing guidance on medication supplies, doses, side effects, and any other medicine-related queries.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Pharmacist
• Independent Prescriber or working towards it

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent clinical training
• Experience in a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• CPPE Pathway

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
• A solid understanding of primary care prescribing and experience in rational prescribing practices
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate complex medical information to various audiences

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS
• PCN or Primary Care Experience

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Pharmacist
• Independent Prescriber or working towards it

Desirable

• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent clinical training
• Experience in a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• CPPE Pathway

ExperienceEssential

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
• A solid understanding of primary care prescribing and experience in rational prescribing practices
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate complex medical information to various audiences

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS
• PCN or Primary Care Experience

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