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.
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
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).
