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1. Working with direct supervision by a GP, take referrals from a

wide range of agencies, including PCNs GP practices and multi-disciplinary

team in 2019/20 and from 2020/21: pharmacies, wider multi-disciplinary teams,

hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police,

job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary,

community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).

2. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and

carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and

improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN

multi-disciplinary team. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time

and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the

persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Offer health checks

as directed by the GPs. Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan

to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to

appropriate community groups and statutory services. The role will require

managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs,

priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It

is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is

appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health

professionals/agencies, when what the persons needs are beyond the scope of

the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a

qualified practitioner.

3. Work with a diverse range of people and communities, to draw on

and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local

VCSE organisations and community groups (including faith groups) to receive

social prescribing referrals.

4. Alongside other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team,

work collaboratively with all local diverse partners to contribute towards

supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become

sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, through sharing

intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with

commissioners and local authorities.

5. Social prescribing link workers will have a role in educating

non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on

what other services are available within the community and how and when

patients can access them. This may include verbal or written advice and

guidance.

Job description

1. Working with direct supervision by a GP, take referrals from a

wide range of agencies, including PCNs GP practices and multi-disciplinary

team in 2019/20 and from 2020/21: pharmacies, wider multi-disciplinary teams,

hospital discharge teams, allied health professionals, fire service, police,

job centres, social care services, housing associations, and voluntary,

community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations (list not exhaustive).

2. Provide personalised support to individuals, their families and

carers to take control of their health and wellbeing, live independently and

improve their health access and outcomes, as a key member of the PCN

multi-disciplinary team. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time

and focus on what matters to me. Take a holistic approach, based on the

persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. Offer health checks

as directed by the GPs. Co-produce a simple personalised care and support plan

to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or reconnecting people to

appropriate community groups and statutory services. The role will require

managing and prioritising your own caseload, in accordance with the needs,

priorities and any urgent support required by individuals on the caseload. It

is vital that you have a strong awareness and understanding of when it is

appropriate or necessary to refer people back to other health

professionals/agencies, when what the persons needs are beyond the scope of

the link worker role e.g. when there is a mental health need requiring a

qualified practitioner.

3. Work with a diverse range of people and communities, to draw on

and increase the strengths and capacities of local communities, enabling local

VCSE organisations and community groups (including faith groups) to receive

social prescribing referrals.

4. Alongside other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team,

work collaboratively with all local diverse partners to contribute towards

supporting the local VCSE organisations and community groups to become

sustainable and that community assets are nurtured, through sharing

intelligence regarding any gaps or problems identified in local provision with

commissioners and local authorities.

5. Social prescribing link workers will have a role in educating

non-clinical and clinical staff within their PCN multi-disciplinary teams on

what other services are available within the community and how and when

patients can access them. This may include verbal or written advice and

guidance.

What is the salary for this prescriber pharmacist role in London?

The advertised salary for this prescriber pharmacist role at WInchmore Hill Practice is Negotiable (per hour). Typical prescriber pharmacist pay in London varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in London?

PharmSee is currently tracking 83 active pharmacy vacancies in London across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open London pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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