Job summary
As part of our ongoing development and expansion, we are seeking a highly
motivated Senior Prescribing Pharmacist to join our dynamic pharmacy
team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of primary care in a
supportive and collaborative environment.
The post holder will be expected to work within a multi-professional
environment, in our pioneering same day Triage Hub which supports managing same
day demand, supervision provided by a Lead GP. This hybrid patient facing role
also encompasses managing long term conditions, undertaking medication review
clinics, supporting the practice with clinical medicines management and
contributing to the development of pathways to further enhance our award-winning
practice.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Same-Day Demand Management
Work within our Triage Hub to assess and manage same-day patient requests, ensuring safe and effective prescribing
Use clinical expertise to support and streamline workload
Providing administrative support in managing administrative related demand
Structured Medication Reviews
Conduct comprehensive medication reviews
Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences
Long-Term Condition Management
Manage own case load, running long-term condition clinics, within professional scope which could include but is not limited to hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and COPD. Optimising medication in line with guidance and ensuring appropriate follow up
Collaborate with the wider clinical team to provide proactive, patient-centred care
Risk Stratification
Responsibility for management of risk stratification tools on behalf of the practice using Eclipse Live where necessary as well as other digital tools such as Ardens and Primary Care IT
Repeat prescribing
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process
Support the practices vision of working towards a fully managed pharmacist service delivery for repeat prescribing
Signing prescriptions within professional scope
About us
Addison Road
Medical Practice is a forward-thinking, ambitious and innovative GP practice
currently providing primary care under an NHS primary medical services contract
encompassing 6 NEL sites (Addison Road Medical Practice, The Firs Medical
Centre, The Forest Surgery, Francis Road Medical Centre, Beam Park Medical
Practice and Higham Hill Medical Centre).
Our mission is
to deliver high quality care for the community with integrity compassion and
trust whilst abiding by our core values; respect, teamwork, integrity, quality,
trust and fun.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Same-Day Demand Management
- Work within our Triage Hub to assess and manage same-day patient requests, ensuring safe and effective prescribing
- Use clinical expertise to support and streamline workload
- Providing administrative support in managing administrative related demand
Structured Medication Reviews
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews
- Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences
Long-Term Condition Management
- Manage own case load, running long-term condition clinics, within professional scope which could include but is not limited to hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and COPD. Optimising medication in line with guidance and ensuring appropriate follow up
- Collaborate with the wider clinical team to provide proactive, patient-centred care
Risk Stratification
Responsibility for management of risk stratification tools on behalf of the practice using Eclipse Live where necessary as well as other digital tools such as Ardens and Primary Care IT
Repeat prescribing
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process
Support the practices vision of working towards a fully managed pharmacist service delivery for repeat prescribing
Signing prescriptions within professional scope
Transfer of Care
Reconcile medicines from letters and other organisations
Clinically assess new medications in relation to appropriateness and arrange follow-up where necessary
Medicines Management and Quality Improvement
Identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing requiring improvement
Conduct own clinical audits and provide leadership on suggested change
Medicines Safety
Action MHRA alerts
Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners
Population and Public Health
To devise and manage population and public health campaigns to run within the practice
To administer vaccines per vaccination programme
Clinical Leadership & Innovation
- Provide leadership to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved
- Mentor junior pharmacists and support staff where appropriate
- Take lead and ownership of delivering local prescribing quality schemes
- Support the development of protocols and clinical pathways
Provide training to inhouse to wider surgery team
What We Offer
- A vibrant, innovative, award winning supportive multidisciplinary team
- An expanding pharmacy team with regular supervision meetings
- Opportunities to lead and transform clinical service delivery
- Continuous professional development and mentoring
- Modern, purpose-built premises with access to digital tools and resources
- Competitive salary and NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Same-Day Demand Management
- Work within our Triage Hub to assess and manage same-day patient requests, ensuring safe and effective prescribing
- Use clinical expertise to support and streamline workload
- Providing administrative support in managing administrative related demand
Structured Medication Reviews
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews
- Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences
Long-Term Condition Management
- Manage own case load, running long-term condition clinics, within professional scope which could include but is not limited to hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and COPD. Optimising medication in line with guidance and ensuring appropriate follow up
- Collaborate with the wider clinical team to provide proactive, patient-centred care
Risk Stratification
Responsibility for management of risk stratification tools on behalf of the practice using Eclipse Live where necessary as well as other digital tools such as Ardens and Primary Care IT
Repeat prescribing
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process
Support the practices vision of working towards a fully managed pharmacist service delivery for repeat prescribing
Signing prescriptions within professional scope
Transfer of Care
Reconcile medicines from letters and other organisations
Clinically assess new medications in relation to appropriateness and arrange follow-up where necessary
Medicines Management and Quality Improvement
Identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing requiring improvement
Conduct own clinical audits and provide leadership on suggested change
Medicines Safety
Action MHRA alerts
Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners
Population and Public Health
To devise and manage population and public health campaigns to run within the practice
To administer vaccines per vaccination programme
Clinical Leadership & Innovation
- Provide leadership to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved
- Mentor junior pharmacists and support staff where appropriate
- Take lead and ownership of delivering local prescribing quality schemes
- Support the development of protocols and clinical pathways
Provide training to inhouse to wider surgery team
What We Offer
- A vibrant, innovative, award winning supportive multidisciplinary team
- An expanding pharmacy team with regular supervision meetings
- Opportunities to lead and transform clinical service delivery
- Continuous professional development and mentoring
- Modern, purpose-built premises with access to digital tools and resources
- Competitive salary and NHS pension
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an independent prescribing qualification
- Able to plan, manage, review pharmaceutical care (incl. LTCs)
- Accountable for professional expertise and direct care provision
- Recognises clinical priorities and refers appropriately
- Adheres to legal, ethical and GPhC professional standards
Experience
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a primary care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an independent prescribing qualification
- Able to plan, manage, review pharmaceutical care (incl. LTCs)
- Accountable for professional expertise and direct care provision
- Recognises clinical priorities and refers appropriately
- Adheres to legal, ethical and GPhC professional standards
Experience
Desirable
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a primary care setting
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).