Job summary
The post holder will work directly with multi-disciplinary
teams to improve clinical effectiveness and person-centred outcomes. The role will be based within the GP member
practices providing support to the GPs and other healthcare professionals
within the teams to improve the health of patients through the rational and
safe use of medicines. The post holder
will contribute to the efficient working of the PCN team by leading on key
areas in relation to medicines optimisation. The role will include face to face and remote
patient contact, as well as liaison with colleagues in community pharmacy, care
homes and secondary care.
For further
information about the role or an informal discussion, please contact Peter Fee, peter.fee@nhs.net
Interviews will
be held at St James Medical Centre, Taunton TA1 1JP on 30 November.
Main duties of the job
To
develop and facilitate a good working relationship with community pharmacists
and other local providers of healthcare.
To
liaise effectively with other health care teams concerned with the patient care
as appropriate and with all other disciplines within the practice.
To
plan and organise own workload, including audit and project work, and training
sessions for members of the medicines management team, practice team, community
pharmacy team, community nurse team, patients, carers, etc.
To
ensure that all patient information following consultations, and telephone
encounters are recorded accurately on the computer.
To
maintain registration as a pharmacist and comply with appropriate professional
codes.
To
attend practice and other meetings of relevance as required.
Participate
in the induction, education and training of new members of practice staff
including students where appropriate.
As
appropriate to the post, to maintain and develop professional competence and
expertise, keep up to date with medical/therapeutic evidence and opinion and
local and national service legislation and policy developments, participate in
the appraisal process and agree objectives and a personal development plan.
To
undertake any other duties commensurate with the post holders grade as agreed
with the post holders line manager
About us
Taunton Central
Primary Care Network is a relatively new organisation but our five member
practices have a strong history of collaborative working to develop the best
patient-centred care and services. The PCN has approximately 60,000 patients
registered with four practices in Taunton and one practice in the neighbouring
village of Bishops Lydeard. We pride ourselves on our ability and willingness
to adopt innovative ways of working that improve patient care and make our PCN
a rewarding place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to
clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines
for specific disease areas;
b.
be a prescriber, or completing training to become prescribers, and work with
and alongside the general practice team;
c.be
responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and
undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex
polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple
co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with
learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication
Programme);
d.
provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address
both the public health and social care needs of patients at the PCNs
practice(s)and to help in tackling inequalities;
e. provide leadership on
person-centred medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the
practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance)
and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the quality and outcomes framework and
enhanced services;
f. through structured medication reviews, support patients to
take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote
self-care;
g. have a leadership role in supporting further integration
of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and
hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to
healthcare and help manage general practice workload;
h. develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy
professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system;
i. take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care
protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist
pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate
antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community
pharmacists and anticoagulation; and
j. be part of a professional clinical network and have access
to appropriate clinical supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a.
work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to
clinically assess and treat patients using their expert knowledge of medicines
for specific disease areas;
b.
be a prescriber, or completing training to become prescribers, and work with
and alongside the general practice team;
c.be
responsible for the care management of patients with chronic diseases and
undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex
polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple
co-morbidities (in particular frailty, COPD and asthma) and people with
learning disabilities or autism (through STOMP Stop Over Medication
Programme);
d.
provide specialist expertise in the use of medicines whilst helping to address
both the public health and social care needs of patients at the PCNs
practice(s)and to help in tackling inequalities;
e. provide leadership on
person-centred medicines optimisation (including ensuring prescribers in the
practice conserve antibiotics in line with local antimicrobial stewardship guidance)
and quality improvement, whilst contributing to the quality and outcomes framework and
enhanced services;
f. through structured medication reviews, support patients to
take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote
self-care;
g. have a leadership role in supporting further integration
of general practice with the wider healthcare teams (including community and
hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to
healthcare and help manage general practice workload;
h. develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy
professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system;
i. take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care
protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist
pharmacists (including mental health and reduction of inappropriate
antipsychotic use in people with learning difficulties), liaison with community
pharmacists and anticoagulation; and
j. be part of a professional clinical network and have access
to appropriate clinical supervision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm)
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable
- Clinical diploma
- Independent prescriber
- A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
- 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
- Good IT skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
Desirable
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm)
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable
- Clinical diploma
- Independent prescriber
- A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices
- 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
- Good IT skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
Desirable
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare
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).
