Job description

Job responsibilities

Communications and Relationships

To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background e.g. people with learning difficulties

To receive and provide routine information concerning patients medical condition ensuring they have authority to do so.

To maintain confidentiality of information consistent with legislation and policy

Demonstrate the ability to act with empathy when dealing with the public

To manage incoming and outgoing calls in a polite and efficient manner

Provide direct patient education on inhaler technique, exercise prescription, management of breathlessness, management of chest infections, providing written information as needed.

Schedule and complete telephone consultations regarding Pulmonary Rehabilitation as needed

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

To carry out Maximal functional exercise testing with patients with chronic respiratory disease pre and post PR; monitoring and assessing oxygen levels, BP, heart rate, Pre and post PR.

To identify and interpret abnormal findings from assessments (hypoxemia, heart rate, blood pressure, etc.) and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the primary, tertiary and secondary healthcare settings to assist with the provision of optimum management of patients with chronic respiratory disease.

Following assessment to assist senior clinician apply clinical decision making skills regarding the suitability, eligibility and adaptability of the individuals programme.

Regularly reassess patients and be able to modify exercise prescription

Instigate emergency procedure, as required.

Planning and Organisational Skills

Lead on maintaining clinical equipment (e.g spirometers, thermometers, oximeters, exercise equipement) and ensuring that infection control standards are kept. This would include working with the administrator to ensure equipment is serviced regularly and all documentation is completed.

To plan and prioritise the care requirements for identified patients

To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.

Have the ability to be flexible in approach to accommodate urgent reviews

Assist specialist practitioner in developing and implementing teaching programmes

Participate in the education and training of other members of MDT

Maintain client records and information and data systems in accordance with trust policies

Undertake general office duties, which may include- phone calls, mailing, photocopying, scanning and filing, dealing with post

Physical Skills

To carry out complex observations, monitor and use relevant equipment safely, ensuring accurate and dexterity

Driving skills needed for community visits

Responsibility for Patient Care

To support the assessment of patients whilst explaining clearing to people who or what is involved in the process

To interpret assessment information and plan patient care using judgement skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action

To refer patients to other practitioners when their needs are beyond their own role or scope of practice

To record information accurately and pass it to trained staff in team in a timely manner

To prepare and undertake interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients needs

To evaluate and review the effect of any interventions and the patients agree plan of care

To provide support and care for the patients respecting need for privacy and dignity

To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks

To liaise with MDT, participating in case discussions as required

To support patients/carers encouraging them to promote their own health and wellbeing and to express their interest and concerns

To assist in, and undertake the application of technology to measure, monitor and treat patients

To communicate appropriately with patients and colleagues in a timely manner throughout the whole investigation/monitoring process

To ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress is recorded appropriately in accordance with Trust guidelines.

To provide specialist telephone advice to patients

To provide discharge summaries to the referrer, GP and patient autonomously. Including patient outcomes, highlighting areas of concern requiring further investigation/ treatment, and providing detailed written exercise plan within 10 days of discharge.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development

To adhere to trust policies and procedures relating to own workplace

To offer constructive views on how the existing service and team work can be evaluated and improved upon

To participate in mandatory training

To participate in clinical supervision

To actively engage in service development, evaluation and audit as appropriate to service

Responsibilities for Financial and Physical Resources

To ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the area of work in consultation with senior staff

Take responsibility for maintaining all stocktaking on a weekly basis ensuring that stock can be replenished as and when needed via procurement.

To ensure all PR equipment is maintained and serviced as needed. Reporting faulty equipment to service lead and removing this from service.

Responsibilities for Human Resources

Be proactive in, and maintain their own professional development needs

To undertake mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies

Provide peer support to other colleagues

Contribute to teaching / training of other staff or students within area

To report performance issues to their line manager

Responsibilities for Information Resources

To ensure maintenance of pulmonary rehab databases to enable on-going service review

Ensure the referral database is regularly kept up to date so the patients can be triaged appropriately and seen within the RTT time frame.

Maintain clear and concise records of the patient's management in accordance with Trust standards

Ensure clinic outcomes are submitted daily

Responsibilities for Research and Development

To keep up to date and act consistently with quality standard and guidelines

To participate in setting and maintaining optimal standards of care in the work area

To participate in NACAP PR audit/benchmarking within the clinical area supporting the introduction of a change in practice if needed

To contribute effectively to evaluation studies ( e.g. patient satisfaction surveys)

Freedom to Act

Works to standard protocols, practice and procedures

Works within their scope of practice and with the ability to refer non-routine matters to supervisory staff

Work may not always be supervised but support is always available

Physical and Mental Requirements

The post holder will be required to exert frequent moderate physical effort for several short period during a shift

The post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional circumstances, caring for patients with life limiting conditions

The post holder will have to exert frequent periods of concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable

The post holder may be required to use a VUD computer for up to 50% of working day

The post holder may have frequent exposure to unpleasant working condition/ hazards e.g. medical emergencies, violence/aggression and challenging behaviour.

Person Specification

Skills/ Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work independently or within a team
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth of use of verbal and written communications
• Demonstrates good organisational skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to deliver a good standard of basic nursing skills and quality patient care
• Willingness to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to role
• Able to use initiative
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Keep skills and knowledge up to date by attending outside study sessions and self-directed learning and completing necessary mandatory training

Desirable

• Able to mentor and supervise other students in the working environment
• Previous experience in patient education such as: smoking cessation and inhaler technique

Personal Qualities

Essential

• To be able to work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously
• Reliable and punctual
• Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of their behaviour and others
• Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding own boundaries
• Able to present a professional image appropriate to the working environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Empathetic, enthusiastic and positive
• Willingness to undertake further training
• Flexible
• Be able to take instructions or directions

Desirable

• Confidence to liaise with other professionals

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a gym instructor, with groups and individuals, screening, assessing and designing exercise programmes
• Experience of coaching. Leading sports activities with service users of differing abilities
• Previous experience of working in an acute health care or related setting
• Understanding of health and safety issues within healthcare
• Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities.
• Ability to carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient / client journey, following an initial assessment by a registered practitioner.
• Experience of health promotion.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within Pulmonary Rehabilitation or Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Experience of working with service users with physical or mental health conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 or Numeracy skills and Literacy Skills at Level 2 or equivalent
• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification
• Level 3 GP Exercise Referral certificate

Desirable

• Level 4 Certificate in Exercise Training for Chronic Respiratory Disease
• Degree in sports or exercise science
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Other

Essential

• Flexible with hours to suit the service
• May be required to work in other departments as required
• Car owner/driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The prescription clerk team at Hereford Medical Group carry out a variety of duties and staff working in prescriptions will, after a period of training, be expected to have a range of skills.

• An understanding of online patient access services
• The ability to liaise with patients and use the Emis appointment diary to book reviews
• General knowledge of electronic prescribing services and electronic repeat dispensing-eRD.
• Use of the NHS EPS Prescription Tracker Portal
• Script share to GPs
• Telephone enquiries

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good standard of general education, including:
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at 4 or above.
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications or training.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection regulations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare processes

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a healthcare or pharmacy environment.
• Experience of dealing with queries.
• Customer Service experience.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice or other primary care environment.
• Experience in handling prescriptions and understanding of the prescription process.
• Experience with electronic patient records and prescription systems.

Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

• Professional and courteous manor.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands.
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Pleasant and articulate
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative

Desirable

• Respectful, Compassionate and Kindness

Employer details

Employer name

Hereford Medical Group

Address

Station Medical Centre

Station Approach

Hereford

HR1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.herefordmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Provision of high quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant.
• Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
• Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
• Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical, pharmacological and psychological treatments.
• Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high quality services.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT)
• Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
• GMC License to practice.
• MRC Psych (or equivalent)
• Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to providing excellent mental health services.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary fashion with teams and other disciplines.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Benet Building

Ruckhall Lane, Belmont

Hereford

HR2 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

General

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the audiological care of patients allocated to them. For every patient contact the post holder will comply with the Trusts Infection Control Procedures to minimise the risk of cross infection with particular reference to the handling, cleaning and disinfection of ear canal impressions, ear moulds and equipment.

To provide excellent service to clients, outlining options in a family-friendly, supportive atmosphere, working empathetically with the client to overcome fears and anxieties about solutions to their communication difficulties.

Diagnostic Audiology

ENT clinics are held at Warwick Hospital and Stratford upon Avon Hospital. The post holder will work autonomously to British Society of Audiology Standards to provide accurate assessments for patients of all ages.

The post holder will be responsible for providing accurate reports to General Practitioners, ENT Consultants and other professionals and advise where appropriate onward referrals and/or further audiological investigations.

Discussing diagnostic results with patients informing them about their hearing loss in an empathetic manner to motivate them to make informed choices about rehabilitation options to assist with their communication difficulties.

Recognise conditions that require medical treatment and refer to medical practitioner as necessary.

Provide instruction to clients to enable them to respond appropriately to routine hearing tests.

Adult Rehabilitation

At clinics held at Warwick Audiology Department and Stratford upon Avon Hospital the post holder will work autonomously and where necessary alone to provide Hearing Assessments, Hearing Aid Fittings, Hearing Aid Reassessments, Follow ups and Hearing Aid Repairs for adult patients.

Hearing Assessments and Reassessments to be conducted using BSA recommended Procedures via programmable audiological testing equipment. Assessments of patients disability and handicap will be assessed using interview and counselling techniques using a variety of questionnaires/formal outcome tools. The post holder must confidently discuss their findings and agree a care plan with the patient. If appropriate impressions of the patients ears can be taken for ear moulds. Appropriate reports and onward referrals must be completed.

The fittings of digital hearing aid devices including RITE systems must be undertaken using appropriate prescription targets, using Real Ear Measurements. Instruction to patients on the use, acclimatisation and hearing strategies to ensure the needs of the patients and abilities are met.

Hearing Aid Follow Ups are essential to provide the patient with the opportunity to discuss challenges faced and experiences gained and identify potential changes to their hearing aids to maximise their hearing experience and should include outcome measures.

A booked Hearing Aid Repair Service is offered at both Warwick Audiology Department and Stratford Hospital. The post holder will be required to work efficiently and effectively under pressure. Where necessary reprogramming hearing aids, impression taking, necessary counselling and hearing aid maintenance will be undertaken. The post holder must use initiative to develop care plans and make decision regarding onward referrals or additional supportive appointments outside the scope of a hearing aid repair.

Undertake assessments/rehabilitation within patients homes and manage the domiciliary service waiting list.

Service Development

Assist in the future development within the Adult Audiology services that enable greater access to services for patients.

Support delegated responsibilities for the services IQIPS preparation and assessments.

Training, Supervision, Research and Professional Development

Provide clinical supervision for students, work experience and colleagues from other disciplines on agreed clinics

To strive to increase knowledge relevant to Audiology and administration in your role.

To participate in appropriate training and development activities as required developing and maintaining competency in your role.

Participate in the personal annual review process and work to achieve agreed set objectives.

Communications and Working Relationships

To recognise the importance of personal contribution to the team and the wider professional network.

To inform and liaise with senior colleagues on all aspects of Audiology and administration related to your role.

To establish a working rapport with other team members and to contribute to team meetings. The post holder is required to work as part of a team. Assigned workloads identify booked appointments, however it is essential to review colleagues workloads and assist when possible to maximise capacity and efficiency.

Ensure departmental and/or national policies and procedures are implemented in your area and to be pro-active in suggesting improvements for the service as a whole.

Having a good understanding of the needs of the hard of hearing and Deaf patients so that clear communication is possible in a friendly and helpful manner always.

At all times, be aware when communicating of the need for confidentiality, privacy and dignity.

Measurable Result Areas

Ensure accurate documentation occurs within patient records.

Completes audit information on time and effectiveness.

Produce reports on Audiometric differential diagnosis.

Ability to interpret audiological results and deliver rehabilitative options to patients and carers.

Ensure British Society of Audiology recommended procedures and protocols are adhered to.

Ability to prioritise workload and organise own/others workload ensuring efficient and effective working is maximised within the team/service.

Participate in promoting innovative practice within the department.

Review, as delegated by senior audiologists, policies and protocols to ensure best and up to date practice is maintained.

Assist in the future development within the Adult Audiology services that enable greater access to services for patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology / MPPM and BAAT I and II / CAC or CCC (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Training supervisory qualification (clinical educators etc)
• Voluntary Registration in preparation for State Registration
• Membership of BAA / BSA

Experience

Essential

• Experience in hearing assessments, fitting and follow ups
• Relevant and up to date post registration experience
• Working autonomously

Desirable

• Supervisory experience of junior staff
• Experience of AuditBase

Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of standards and advance testing procedures
• Adult rehabilitation expertise
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant NICE guidelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary/professional collaborative working
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, especially in relation to communication difficulties
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Report writing skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of various hearing aid technologies
• Have a wide knowledge of networks and referral routes
• Knowledge of audit methods and appreciation of the value of audit to practice improvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to positively motivate others and work effectively in a team
• Able to communicate to all levels of staff in a diplomatic / confident manner
• Diplomatic and assertive with clinical / administrative problem solving
• Can establish areas for concern and refer these assertively to relevant personnel, ensuring patients receive effective care
• Able to manage own time effectively
• Able to manage and resolve conflict
• Effective planning & organisational skills
• Flexible, positive approach to work
• Willingness to assist colleagues
• Resilient and able to work in an environment that can be emotionally challenging

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Well presented
• Full driving licence and use of car

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology Department D23916

Warwick Audiology Department, Acorn House, Coventry Road, Warwick, CV34 4RT

Warwick

CV34 4RT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Clinical Systems Dispatcher (CSD) sits at the heart of our Urgent Primary Care service. While clinicians focus on treating patients, this role ensures the service runs efficiently and patients receive the right support at the right time. This role brings together patients, clinicians, drivers and support services to make sure everything works smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating patient appointments and urgent home visits
• Monitoring incoming requests for care and ensuring they are dealt with promptly
• Supporting healthcare professionals by managing appointment schedules
• Keeping patients updated if there are delays
• Responding to phone calls from healthcare partners and support services
• Using computer systems to manage patient information and bookings
• Helping oversee drivers and support staff during overnight shifts
• Identifying and escalating any issues that could affect patient care
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Keep patients requiring a home visit updated on expected arrival time of the GP or nurse, escalating to the senior clinician on shift if the patients condition has changed or worsened
• Provide shift handovers including any escalations or issues that have happened during your shift
• Report any incidents
• Follow business continuity plans and escalate to the Director on Call where required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in an administrative, coordination or scheduling role
• Experience working in a busy environment with multiple priorities
• Experience maintaining accurate records and data systems
• Experience communicating with a range of stakeholders by telephone and email
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Experience coordinating appointments, bookings or service delivery

Desirable

• Experience of working to performance targets, deadlines or KPIs
• Experience handling incidents, escalation processes or operational issues
• Experience supervising staff, drivers or support teams
• Experience in a healthcare, NHS or urgent care environment

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Strong IT skills and confidence using multiple computer systems simultaneously
• Ability to accurately input, maintain and retrieve data
• Customer service and patient-focused communication skills
• Ability to manage complaints, concerns and difficult situations professionally
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations
• Ability to use initiative and solve problems independently

Other requirements wider responsibilities

Essential

• Ability to work shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to attend Nelson House base and other locations as required
• Ability to act as a chaperone when required
• Compliance with confidentiality, information governance and health & safety requirements

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Calm and resilient under pressure
• Reliable and dependable
• Friendly, approachable and professional
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
• Team player who works collaboratively
• Patient centred and committed to high standards of care
• Able to make decisions confidently within defined procedures
• Positive and proactive approach to work

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

Desirable

• Fire Warden trained/qualification
• First Aid trained/qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Taurus Healthcare Limited

Address

Taurus Healthcare

Nelson House

Whitecross Road

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR4 0DG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.herefordshiregeneralpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PCN Clinical Pharmacist (12-Month Maternity Cover)

Worcester City Primary Care Network

Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week

The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our established Pharmacy Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work across our Primary Care Network, supporting medicines optimisation, improving patient outcomes and contributing to key prescribing initiatives.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake structured medication reviews, provide expert prescribing advice, support chronic disease management, reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and lead on safer prescribing practices. You will play a key role in delivering local prescribing priorities, including the Quality Prescribing and Medicines Service (QPMS), alongside national programmes such as QOF and the Network Contract DES.

Main Duties of the Job:

• Conduct structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy and long-term conditions.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Provide prescribing advice and medicines information to clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Lead aspects of prescription management, including repeat prescribing processes.
• Support chronic disease management clinics.
• Implement MHRA safety alerts, evidence-based prescribing changes and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Identify high-risk patient cohorts and help reduce medication-related harm.
• Work collaboratively with GP practices, community pharmacies, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare partners.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects and prescribing programmes including QPMS, DSQS and QIPP.

About You:

You will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with substantial experience in primary care or general practice. You will have completed the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (or equivalent recognised pathway) and possess strong clinical, communication and organisational skills. Experience of medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives within primary care is essential.

The candidate must hold their CPPE qualification and have Primary Care experience.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy.
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Completion of the CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Significant experience working within primary care/general practice settings.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary working and medicines optimisation.

Desirable:

• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
• Experience working with QOF, QPMS, DES, LES or similar primary care programmes.

What We Offer:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sickness entitlement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Please note: The post holder will be required to travel between practice sites across the PCN as required. Worcester City PCN reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received

Person Specification

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Essential

• Demonstrates general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas.
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general pharmaceutical care programmes for patients in core areas, including disease states / long term conditions identified by local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individual.
• Demonstrates ability to use skills in a range of routine situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options.
• Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct.
• Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE.

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Completion of CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP), or an equivalent recognised pathway.
• Substantial experience working in primary care/general practice, with a good understanding of the general practice environment, systems and multidisciplinary working.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in pharmacy as demonstrated within a practice portfolio.

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).
• Independent Prescribing qualification with demonstrated prescribing portfolio.
• Experience of working with QOF, QPMS, DES, LES or other primary care prescribing and medicines optimisation initiatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Vertis Health

Address

St Johns House Medical Centre

299 Bromyard road

Worcester

WR2 5FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.vertishealth.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)