Clinical Pharmacist

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role. The post holder will contribute to the management of chronic disease within the practice which will cover: Hypertension; Lipid; Diabetes; Heart Failure; Chronic Kidney Disease; Cardio-vascular disease and Depression/Dementia/mental health reviews as well as undertaking clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will support patient-centred medicines optimisation and quality improvement, contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services under clinical guidance.

The post holder will be a prescriber or will be nearing completion of the training to become a prescriber and will work alongside the general practice team.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• The relevant GP surgery for day-to-day operational work

Staff and patients of Whiteparish Surgery, other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g., ICB and the general public.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient facing Long-term condition reviews - Take responsibility for the management of patients with chronic disease where medicine optimisation is required.

Patient facing clinical medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medication reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.

Patient facing care home medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration.

Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments whilst working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals as appropriate.

Management of repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.

Provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in Sarum Trinity PCN and help in tackling inequalities.

To have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider health care teams (community and hospital pharmacy and ICB) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload. The role has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and safety for patients.

Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system.

Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, community pharmacists and anticoagulation.

3) Knowledge, skills and experience required

Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education primary care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) qualification or working towards/ willing to enrol.

Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist

Hold or near completion of an independent prescribing qualification.

Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.

Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate.

Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.

Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

4) Leadership and management

The post holder is managed and will supervise him/herself by making decisions regarding meeting targets independently, producing reports highlighting performance information.

Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace

Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service

Review last years progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol

Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Demonstrate the ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team

5) Education, Training, development and research

Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service

Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process

Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague

Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity

Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes

Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice

Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature

Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level

Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance

Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team

6) Confidentiality:

• As per both Government legislation and Practice policies ensure that all confidentiality, data protection and information governance policies and guidelines are followed and strictly adhered to, reporting any infringements to Dr Simon Hawliczek or Sarah Trompetas.

7) Health & Safety:

• The post-holder will assist Whiteparish Surgery H&S Lead in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Whiteparish Surgery Health & Safety Policy and related Risk Assessments.

8) Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in line with Whiteparish Surgery Policies, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

9) Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance

Demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work and maintain a personal record of personal development

Sharing knowledge and good practice from outside learning within the wider team

Working with management on any new training requirements

Attend Clinical Governance sessions when organised by the Practice

10) IT:

Use of Systm1.

Commitment to the use of IT, data entry, read coding and targets.

Extraction of data and use of spreadsheets to analyse and present information to determine trends or highlight potential problem, as required by Whiteparish Surgery and/or Sarum Trinity PCN .

11) QUALITY:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SERVICES

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.

OTHER

To carry out other duties that are required within the role as it evolves within the development of the organisation

FLEXIBILITYThis Job Description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners or management team.

Personal attributes

Essential

• - Patient-centred approach to care.
• - Organised and able to manage workload effectively.
• - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• - Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• - Enthusiastic and proactive in improving patient outcomes.
• - Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line
• with the law on spent convictions
• - Self-Motivation
• - Adaptable
• - Full Driving Licence

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• - Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
• - Good IT skills
• - Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
• - 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 work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• - Produce timely and informative reports
• - Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers.
• - Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• - Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.

Qualifications

Essential

• - Masters degree in pharmacy MPharm or equivalent
• - Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• GPhC
• - Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education primary care
• Pharmacy Education Pathway PCPEP qualification or working
• towards/ willing to enrol.
• - Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate qualification
• e.g., clinical pharmacy, prescribing or medicines optimisation
• - Independent prescriber or nearing completion of independent
• prescribing qualification

Desirable

• - A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal
• Pharmaceutical Society.
• - Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate qualification
• e.g., clinical pharmacy, prescribing or medicines optimisation.

Experience

Essential

• - In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the
• principles of evidencebased healthcare.
• - An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice.
• - An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of
• rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
• - Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• - Excellent consultation skills
• - Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive
• information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)

Desirable

• - Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
• - Working knowledge of chronic disease management

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).