Job summary
This role is a PCN role, 12 month contracts are confirmed in March of each year.
To be responsible for
implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice,
including cost-effective prescribing, working as an independent prescriber,
providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues. In addition, the
post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, in line with the
strategic objectives of the practice.
Main duties of the job
1) Practice
as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice.
2)To provide
medication reviews to patients (telephone and face-to face)
3) To provide
advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
4) Encourage
cost-effective prescribing within the practice
5)Review all
safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken
6)To
reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic
appointments
7)Review
medications for newly registered patients, ensuring that all work is completed
in a timely manner.
About us
The Delamere Medical Practice is a large surgery with 15 thousand patients, we have 5 GP partners, 4 Salaried GPS, 1 PA, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Care Coordinator, 1 FCP and 4 GPAs. We also have a large admin and reception team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for
implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice,
including cost-effective prescribing, working as an independent prescriber,
providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues. In addition, the
post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, in line with the
strategic objectives of the practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for
implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice,
including cost-effective prescribing, working as an independent prescriber,
providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues. In addition, the
post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, in line with the
strategic objectives of the practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Medicines Management Qualification
Desirable
- Minor Ailments certification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / System / Vision user skills
- Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
- Personal Qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
- Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of General Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GPhC Registered Pharmacist
- GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Medicines Management Qualification
Desirable
- Minor Ailments certification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / System / Vision user skills
- Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Ability to follow policy and procedure
- Personal Qualities
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Forward thinker
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Other requirements
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
- Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of General Practice
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
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).
