About the Role

Broxbourne Alliance PCN Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic and patient-focused full-time Clinical Pharmacist to join our established and supportive Primary Care Network serving the Borough of Broxbourne.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across our member practices. We welcome applications from both experienced Clinical Pharmacists and those looking to develop their career within Primary Care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising medicines use, improving patient outcomes, supporting Structured Medication Reviews and helping to reduce health inequalities across the local population. Strong support is offered from both practices and a wide multi skilled PCN Team including MSK Specialists, Mental Health Practitioners, Social Prescribers, Health & Wellbeing Coaches and Care Coordinators.

Main duties of the position include:

Undertake Structured Medication Reviews and optimise prescribing
Support patients with long-term conditions and complex medication needs
Provide expert clinical advice on medicines management and prescribing
Review patients taking multiple medications to improve outcomes and reduce risk
Respond to medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals
Support the management of prescribing budgets and quality initiatives
Assist with medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge
Work collaboratively with GPs, Nurses, Pharmacy Technicians and the wider multidisciplinary team
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement projects and service development
Contribute to the implementation of national and local prescribing guidance
Support patients with a Person Centered approach to their Health & Wellbeing

About the Candidate

You will be a qualified pharmacist with strong experience within primary care and have the following skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong organisational and clinical decision-making skills
Understanding of medicines optimisation principles
Willingness to undertake and complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway where required

Desirable:

Independent Prescriber qualification.
Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or recognised equivalent)
Experience working within Primary Care, General Practice or PCN environments
Experience undertaking Structured Medication Reviews
Knowledge of EMIS Web and NHS primary care systems
Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement activities

About Us

Broxbourne Alliance PCN Ltd is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare across the Borough of Broxbourne. Working collaboratively across our member practices, we strive to improve access, reduce health inequalities and provide innovative services that meet local healthcare needs.

We are passionate about supporting our workforce and providing opportunities for learning, development and career progression.

We offer:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Flexible working arrangements
NHS Pension Scheme
Supportive induction and mentoring programme
Continuing professional development opportunities
Access to a well-established multidisciplinary team
Opportunity to work across a progressive and innovative Primary Care Network
Support towards Independent Prescribing qualification where appropriate
Support to undertake and complete the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway where applicable

If you would like to know more about the role or have an informal chat, please contact the PCN Manager - [email protected] or telephone 07946 142586

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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