Clinical pharmacist

Herne Bay Integrated Care Ltd

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Job summary

To be responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system within the PCN, 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 PCN.

As part of the CPEP pathway we will support the successful candidates to train in becoming independent prescribers.

Main duties of the job

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 PCN. Additionally, to ensure that prescribing for care home patients is safe, cost-effective and evidence-based, in line with national guidance and relevant legislation.

About us

You will working with a team of GPs, nurses, paramedics, physiotherapists and pharmacists in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver care to our population of over 40,000. You might be seeing patients in the surgeries, doing telephone or video consultations, or doing home visits. The role is varied and will suit someone keen to develop their skills in primary care and benefit from everything primary care has to offer.

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5312-23-0011

Job locations

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses
  • To provide medication review services with patients in the PCN and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home
  • To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
  • Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the PCN
  • Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken
  • To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments
  • Review medications for newly registered patients
  • Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system
  • To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system
  • Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients
  • To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of PCN
  • Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required
  • Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance
  • Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies
  • Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

  • Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses
  • To provide medication review services with patients in the PCN and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home
  • To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
  • Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the PCN
  • Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken
  • To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments
  • Review medications for newly registered patients
  • Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system
  • To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system
  • Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients
  • To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of PCN
  • Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required
  • Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance
  • Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies
  • Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of General PCN

Other requirements

Essential

  • 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 Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills Ability to promote best PCN 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of General PCN

Other requirements

Essential

  • 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 Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills Ability to promote best PCN 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Herne Bay Integrated Care Ltd

Address

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


Employer's website

https://www.hernebaypcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Herne Bay Integrated Care Ltd

Address

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


Employer's website

https://www.hernebaypcn.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Monika Carlin

monika.carlin@nhs.net

Date posted

18 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A5312-23-0011

Job locations

Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital

King Edward Avenue

Herne Bay

Kent

CT6 6EB


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