Job Description

Hoddesdon and Broxbourne (H&B) PCN has an exciting opportunity to further expand their Clinical Pharmacist workforce and are looking to take on another PCN Pharmacist to work across the GP practices within H&B PCN. This is to be a 1 year Maternity cover initially, with the possibility to become permanent. H&B PCN is a forward-thinking network comprising of four practices within close proximity of each other with a total patient population in excess of 42,000. We would like to build on our existing team of x4 Pharmacists as we continue to recognise the value this role brings to our practices and patients.



Our aim is to provide exemplary patient care; find innovative solutions in general practice to deliver the best care we can for our patients. The PCN has incorporated H&B Health Ltd which will act as the provider company supporting the PCN business. This will better facilitate the standardisation and coordination of the PCN workforce as well as offer opportunities to further develop services which support and enhance our Primary Care model of care. SCOPE OF THE ROLE We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our likeminded PCN.



We want to find the best pharmacy talent to join our team. You will be part of a group of PCN Pharmacists working under the supervision of the Clinical Director delivering care in line with the PCN DES specification and agreed specific service offer to our member practices. It is a requirement of the role to be registered with GPhC and have a minimum of 2 years post- registration experience. Successful candidates will be supported in terms of clinical learning through access of the PCN Clinical Director, and fellow Pharmacists within the PCN.



Other information Salary expectations are based on experience, and an NHS Pension Scheme is available. A full driving license is essential as travel between sites is necessary. Job Summary Key responsibilities and accountability Structured Medication Reviews Conduct face-to-face, telephone, domiciliary and virtual (where appropriate) structured medication reviews to proactively manage patients with Long Term 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 polypharmacy and wasteful prescribing Medicines Information Provides timely and accessible answers to 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 Proactively transfer workload relating to medicines optimisation from other clinicians to the pharmacy team to improve patient safety and therefore freeing up other clinical staff for clinical care 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 (HRDs) 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 Audits 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 high-risk drugs or polypharmacy Collaborating Working Relationships Work collaboratively with the PCN team Develop relationships and work closely with community, hospital services as well as community 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 QIPP agenda, QOF, ECF 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. Additional Information The post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.



Risk Management In Accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk. Health and Safety at Work You must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from your lead employer.



You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities. Infection Control All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager. Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults and are required to act in such a way that always safeguards their health and wellbeing. Familiarisation with and adherence to national and local safeguarding adults and childrens policies is an essential requirement upon all employees.



Staff are also required to participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Other This 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. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.