PCN Complex Care Clinical Pharmacist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to undertake a pioneering role within primary care.

APEX PCN is currently taking part in the NHSE national pilotto consider a proactive approach to meeting our patient needs. As part of thisprogramme we are recruiting a fixed term Complex Care support team for ourPCN population. This team will be assigned as a micro team to serve individual patient needs and take a consistent and personalised approach to patient care.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for us to work closely with our identified patients through a proactive MDT approach.

The candidate will be available for Hybrid working, with a need to be patient facing and interacting with the wider team.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role.

The Experienced Clinical Pharmacist will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to a complex patient cohort, focusing on proactive strategies to optimise medication therapy, reduce risks associated with polypharmacy and inappropriate prescribing, and improve overall patient outcomes. This role involves utilising advanced clinical skills, including independent prescribing, to manage long-term conditions, minimize unplanned hospital admissions, and enhance medicines safety.

A key aspect of this role is conducting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) and holistic needs assessments to ensure a patient-centred approach. The pharmacist contribute to the pilots quality improvement activities, ensuring adherence to local and national guidelines.

Apex Primary Care Network (PCN) is an innovative,enthusiastic and forward looking collaboration of GP practices looking afterthe health and wellbeing of our patients. Apex PCN consists of 4 practiceswhich include The Woodland Medical Practice, Birchwood Medical Practice, Boultham Park Medical Practice and Richmond Medical Centre. OurPCN is committed to developing a skilled workforce that can maximise the delivery of safe, high quality and value for money healthcare services for the benefit of our local population.

We are interested to hear from candidates looking for fullor part-time roles to fill our vacancies. All applicants will be required tohold current GPhC registration as Pharmacist. Previous experience of working ina GP practice is desirable but not essential. Applicants will need to be computer literate, confident in working independently, able to prioritise workload and want to work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Conduct comprehensive and holistic medication reviews for a cohort of patients with complex care needs.

Work autonomously to manage and optimisemedication regimens, ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing.

Identify and implement strategies to reducefalls and hospital admissions

Promote deprescribing where appropriate to minimise polypharmacy and adverse drug reactions.

Collaborate effectively within amultidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.

Manage risks associated with complex patient care, ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Provide education and support to patients andtheir families regarding medication management and adherence.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

Participate in regular clinical meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the pilot program.

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Significant experience working autonomously in a clinical setting, preferably within primary care.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex patient cases and conducting comprehensive medication reviews.
• Specialist knowledge acquired through post-graduate diploma level or equivalent training/ experience
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest clinical guidelines and research.
• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices.
• An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
• Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
• Experience with deprescribing initiatives.
• Knowledge of strategies to reduce falls and hospital admissions etc.

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.

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working