Job Description

Would you like to work as a pharmacist in general practice joining the newest and most exciting branch of the pharmacy profession?



We are looking to recruit a Clinical Pharmacist who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role in the South Primary Care Network. The role will be working within a great team including eight highly skilled Clinical Pharmacists, five pharmacy technicians, and Care Coordinators, allocated to each practice. Pharmacists working in Doncaster South PCN benefit from the support of a large Pharmacy team who are given protected time to collaborate on a weekly basis. Those on study pathways such as the CPPE Pathway or Independent prescribing course are given an additional half day per week for their studies. The role involves all aspects of pharmacist support including liaison with community pharmacy.



This role will be based working within The South Primary Care Network.



For information about South PCN, place take a look at our website https://www.doncastersouthpcn.co.uk/



For more information on the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education please see; Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway



We are seeking pharmacists 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 primarily across the Primary Care Network, within various practices; 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 South 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.



Working within South PCN, as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. Take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy



Provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. Support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practice(s)



Support the practice integrate with community and hospital pharmacy to help utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage workload. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.



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.