Clinical Pharmacist

Rutland Lodge Medical Practice

The closing date is 03 May 2024

Job summary

We are SystmOne practice with a population of 19,600 in Leeds North East working across 4 sites.

We have 6 partners and 10 Salaried GPs plus an ANP. The practice is supported by a strong nursing team and a developing admin team.

We are looking for a motivated individual who wants join the team in a new role and to take a key role in developing it within the MDT.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facingrole. They will take responsibility for the medicine related areas of chronic disease management and undertake clinical medication reviews, including those with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system; deal with acute prescription requests and undertake medicines reconciliations on the transfer of care. Furthermore, they will promote systems for safer prescribing and provide expertise in clinical medicines advice.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation, quality improvement and contractual obligations, including the Quality Outcomes Framework

About us

We aim to provide high quality services adhering to principles of best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with diversity. We are committed to developing staff to maintain job satisfaction.

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1693-24-0005

Job locations

Rutland Lodge Medical Practice

Scott Hall Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS7 3DR


Carlton Surgery

27 Carlton Gardens

Leeds

LS7 1JL


Shadwell Medical Centre

137 Shadwell Lane

Leeds

LS17 8AE


Oakwood Surgery

Gledhow Rise

Leeds

LS8 4AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • See patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. COPD, asthma).
  • Review the on-going need for each medicine
Support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Manage own case load and run long-term condition clinics Make appropriate recommendations to GPs for medicine improvement.Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and implement own prescribing changes and order relevant monitoring tests
  • Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice.

Refer to attached JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • See patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. COPD, asthma).
  • Review the on-going need for each medicine
Support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Manage own case load and run long-term condition clinics Make appropriate recommendations to GPs for medicine improvement.Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and implement own prescribing changes and order relevant monitoring tests
  • Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice.

Refer to attached JD

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree in pharmacy
  • Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Ability to deliver to deadlines

Desirable

  • Working at a GP surgery
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Undergraduate degree in pharmacy
  • Independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Ability to deliver to deadlines

Desirable

  • Working at a GP surgery

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).

Additional information

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

Rutland Lodge Medical Practice

Address

Rutland Lodge Medical Practice

Scott Hall Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS7 3DR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rutland Lodge Medical Practice

Address

Rutland Lodge Medical Practice

Scott Hall Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS7 3DR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Business Manager

Paula Dearing

p.dearing@nhs.net

Date posted

19 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A1693-24-0005

Job locations

Rutland Lodge Medical Practice

Scott Hall Road

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS7 3DR


Carlton Surgery

27 Carlton Gardens

Leeds

LS7 1JL


Shadwell Medical Centre

137 Shadwell Lane

Leeds

LS17 8AE


Oakwood Surgery

Gledhow Rise

Leeds

LS8 4AA


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