PCN Clinical PharmacistNHS

Job summary

To enhance patient care through effective medication management, ensuring safe and optimal use of medicines within the PCN.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include -

• Manage repeat and acute medications
• Carry our structured medication reviews
• Provide support and education to patients on their medications, enabling them to get the most from their medications with the minimum number of side effects.
• Support the management of long-term conditions and can provide enhanced care for the following ( but this list is not exhaustive)
• Chronic kidney disease
• Metabolic syndrome
• Diabetes
• COPD
• Asthma
• Patients with cardiovascular risk

Job description

Job Description Clinical Pharmacist

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist Location: Member practices forming Braintree Primary Care Network Reports To: PCN Business Manager/Operations Manager

Purpose of Role:

To enhance patient care through effective medication management, ensuring safe and optimal use of medicines within the PCN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough medication reviews for patients, especially those with chronic conditions or on multiple medications (polypharmacy).
• Provide expert advice on prescribing, including assessing the appropriateness of medications and potential interactions.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for medication management and safety.
• Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to create and adjust medication management plans.
• Participate in practice meetings to discuss medication-related issues and provide recommendations.
• Educate patients about their medications, emphasising adherence, side effects, and lifestyle considerations.
• Contribute to the development of local formularies and medication policies to align with best practices.

Qualifications:

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or experience in primary care preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

About us

Braintree Primary Care Network Ltd is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role providing support across our three member practices and two hosted practices, serving a combined population of approximately 58,000 patients.

Working closely with GPs, nurses, and the wider primary care team, you will help deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will be accountable to Braintree PCN Ltd and will primarily work in house at one of our member practices.