Job summary
You will join a group of GP practices in Torbay Compass House Medical Centres, Pembroke Medical Group and Chilcote Surgery. You will be part of an experienced Clinical Pharmacist team, supporting our Practice based pharmacists to ensure the delivery of safe, effective & efficient systems for repeat prescribing, medicines optimisation, reducing medicines waste and maximising patient outcomes. The role will also include training/development of practice based prescribing co-ordinators and administrators to support improved co-ordination and effective pharmacy administration within general practice. The role is 37.5 hours per week & salary is £22- £30,000 per annum depending upon experience. Closing date is 02/10/20, although we reserve the right to close any vacancies when we have received a suitable number of applications to make a shortlist. We gather and
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Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities
To undertake medicines
reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients
medical records / prescribing accordingly.To support the achievement of
the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Working with the Clinical
Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and
development of repeat prescribing protocols / SOP's to
improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing.
To assist in the appropriate
monitoring management & audits of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the
medicines management team at the Devon CCG.
To support the Practice Based
Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information
leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
To respond to medication queries
from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate
GP in accordance with practice protocols.
About us
We are based in a fantastic purpose built Centre
overlooking the sea, with a growing list size of 13,000+ and are rated
Outstanding by the CQC. We also run an urgent on the day service at Brixham
hospital and have a branch site at Galmpton.
We provide a supportive environment for all our staff
with training and regular update meetings. We have high patient satisfaction
scores and low staff turnover, offering a rewarding environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Working with the Clinical Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / SOP's to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing.
To assist in the appropriate monitoring management & audits of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the Devon CCG.
To support the Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
To undertake medicines reconciliation in accordance with practice protocols and to update patients medical records / prescribing accordingly.To support the achievement of the practices prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets.
Working with the Clinical Pharmacist and Prescribing Co-ordinators to contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols / SOP's to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing.
To assist in the appropriate monitoring management & audits of prescribing budgets and to liaise with the medicines management team at the Devon CCG.
To support the Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, medicine awareness; and to undertake community visits as appropriate.
To respond to medication queries from patients and staff in a professional manner referring to the appropriate GP in accordance with practice protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as EMIS Web, SystmOne
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
- Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Motivational & negotiation skills
- Time management skills. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Teaching skills
Desirable
- People management
- Ability to make decisions
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Self-motivated, able to work collaboratively and independently
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Awareness of Medicines Management agenda
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly with the ability to travel between sites and undertake domiciliary visits.
- Clean/valid driving licence
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Medicines reconciliation Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of prescribing/clinical systems such as EMIS Web, SystmOne
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within comparable role in General Practice
- Previous experience working within a patient facing role
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Motivational & negotiation skills
- Time management skills. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise workload
- Teaching skills
Desirable
- People management
- Ability to make decisions
Qualities/ Attributes
Essential
- Continued commitment to improve skills and ability in new areas of work
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Self-motivated, able to work collaboratively and independently
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Awareness of Medicines Management agenda
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly with the ability to travel between sites and undertake domiciliary visits.
- Clean/valid driving licence
Desirable
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.
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UK Registration
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