Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to joint our incredibly friendly practice, based in Oxfordshire.
You will be working solely for Hedena Health and join our existing team of 3 Pharmacists. As a practice we are innovative and forward thinking and determined to deliver the best care to our patients. Here you will find ample opportunities to grow, obtain additional skills, diversify your working day and progress through the organisation. You will be supervised regularly and continuously supported by our senior clinical pharmacist and GP line manager.
Competitive salary offered, negotiable depending on experience and skill set. Six weeks annual leave per year with one week study leave plus your birthday off each year.
Main duties of the job
The
pharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in
Patient
facing roles - assisting with medication related problems and queries
Staff
facing roles - providing support to general practice staff in relation to
repeat prescriptions and medication queries
Prescribing
team roles- working with the prescribing team on safety and quality of the
practice prescribing
Every
month each pharmacist will have blocked time for supervision provided by the
senior clinical pharmacist
Day-to-day
supervision will be provided by the senior clinical pharmacist or the
practitioner leading the acute hub (if pharmacist is trained in minor illness)
Additional
support and training provided by GP line manager
About us
Join a team that has successfully managed public health initiatives, fostered collaborations with neighbouring practices and actively participated in the Covid Vaccination programme, making a tangible difference in the lives of our patients. Our workplace culture places a strong emphasis on staff well-being, offering team building activities like Annual Away Days, exciting staff outings (including a boat trip this summer), and legendary summer and Christmas parties. We also have a Hedena running club for all those interested!
Located in the heart of Oxford next to a beautiful park, our office boasts free on-site staff parking, a sunny Quad for morning coffees, and regular deliveries of fresh fruit and homemade treats, enhancing the overall work environment.
Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that values your contribution. Apply today and discover a fulfilling career with a competitive compensation along with benefits such as additional leave, a company pension, free on-site parking, referral programs, and store discounts. We look forward to welcoming you to our innovative and friendly team at Hedena!
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
working day will be 9 hours, with 30 minutes for lunch as well as 45 minutes
for coffee (30 minutes AM session and 15 minutes PM session). The morning will
be from 08:30 to 13.00 and the afternoon from 13.30 to 17.30.
A
typical day (when all pharmacists are in) will be structured as follows:
1st
half - Two hours blocked for dealing with repeat prescription requests (where
the admin team have been unable to issue the prescriptions due to alerts or
because the medication is out of date/authorisations). The rest of the session
involves routine appointments (e.g. pre-booked medication reviews) or reviewing
blood test results (subject to training blood tests ordered by the
pharmacists e.g. for DOAC/DMARD monitoring or diabetes reviews)
2nd
half Routine appointments e.g. for pre-booked medication reviews. Depending
on experience and skill set, sessions may be allocated solely for chronic
disease reviews e.g. diabetes. One pharmacist is allocated an entire session to
work off the triage list (subject to training) actioning quick wins or urgent
tasks and allocating routine appointments where necessary (e.g. for routine
medication reviews which cannot be done from remote review of notes)
One
session a week blocked for contracts related work. Admin sessions also provided
to work on audits.
If trained in minor illness pharmacists may be
allocated sessions to work on the acute list seeing or calling patients with
acute illnesses seeking same day medical attention. Sessions supervised by the
emergency practitioner leading the session. There will also be ad hoc meetings with the prescribing lead on practice prescribing issues to be agreed in advance.
The
pharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in -
Assisting patients with medication related problems and
queries
Providing support to general practice staff in relation to
repeat prescriptions and medication queries
Working with the prescribing team on safety and quality of
the practice prescribing
Medicines reconciliation including requests for new
medication on (e.g. on discharge summaries/outpatient letters) and reviewing
repeat medications for newly registered patients
Support with completing necessary training such as
independent prescribing if not already qualified
Scope to further develop skills in areas of interest e.g.
respiratory, diabetes, minor illness
Carry out structured medication reviews for all patient
cohorts
Undertake clinical audit to support patient care and safety
Participate in contracts related work helping the practice
to achieve targets for QOF, IIF and the prescribing incentive scheme
Assist with chronic disease diagnosis, management and
reviews (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, CKD, hypercholesterolaemia) subject to
experience and training
Work allocated to
our pharmacy team is added to a dedicated triage list. Our pharmacists have a
protected session to review this list which gives them the autonomy to control
which patients are booked into their routine appointments and allows them adequate
time to action any urgent tasks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
working day will be 9 hours, with 30 minutes for lunch as well as 45 minutes
for coffee (30 minutes AM session and 15 minutes PM session). The morning will
be from 08:30 to 13.00 and the afternoon from 13.30 to 17.30.
A
typical day (when all pharmacists are in) will be structured as follows:
1st
half - Two hours blocked for dealing with repeat prescription requests (where
the admin team have been unable to issue the prescriptions due to alerts or
because the medication is out of date/authorisations). The rest of the session
involves routine appointments (e.g. pre-booked medication reviews) or reviewing
blood test results (subject to training blood tests ordered by the
pharmacists e.g. for DOAC/DMARD monitoring or diabetes reviews)
2nd
half Routine appointments e.g. for pre-booked medication reviews. Depending
on experience and skill set, sessions may be allocated solely for chronic
disease reviews e.g. diabetes. One pharmacist is allocated an entire session to
work off the triage list (subject to training) actioning quick wins or urgent
tasks and allocating routine appointments where necessary (e.g. for routine
medication reviews which cannot be done from remote review of notes)
One
session a week blocked for contracts related work. Admin sessions also provided
to work on audits.
If trained in minor illness pharmacists may be
allocated sessions to work on the acute list seeing or calling patients with
acute illnesses seeking same day medical attention. Sessions supervised by the
emergency practitioner leading the session. There will also be ad hoc meetings with the prescribing lead on practice prescribing issues to be agreed in advance.
The
pharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in -
Assisting patients with medication related problems and
queries
Providing support to general practice staff in relation to
repeat prescriptions and medication queries
Working with the prescribing team on safety and quality of
the practice prescribing
Medicines reconciliation including requests for new
medication on (e.g. on discharge summaries/outpatient letters) and reviewing
repeat medications for newly registered patients
Support with completing necessary training such as
independent prescribing if not already qualified
Scope to further develop skills in areas of interest e.g.
respiratory, diabetes, minor illness
Carry out structured medication reviews for all patient
cohorts
Undertake clinical audit to support patient care and safety
Participate in contracts related work helping the practice
to achieve targets for QOF, IIF and the prescribing incentive scheme
Assist with chronic disease diagnosis, management and
reviews (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, CKD, hypercholesterolaemia) subject to
experience and training
Work allocated to
our pharmacy team is added to a dedicated triage list. Our pharmacists have a
protected session to review this list which gives them the autonomy to control
which patients are booked into their routine appointments and allows them adequate
time to action any urgent tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in either a community or hospital pharmacy setting.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in either a community or hospital pharmacy setting.
Desirable
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).
