Job summary
Bromley GP Alliance are looking for self-motivated, forward
thinking, qualified clinical pharmacists to join us at this exciting time in
the delivery of patient services in Primary Care.
These roles offer direct, face to face patient care and a
large degree of autonomy within the Bromley Primary Care Networks (PCN ).
Working between the network Practices you will be assessing patients current
medications and providing rationale for changes to prescribing to GPs, patients
and carers and liaising with colleagues in the Clinical Commissioning Groups
(CCG) on the development of area wide prescribing changes.
Please note:-
Please ensure you clearly state your Band preference on your
application form.
We reserve the right to close the application process early.
Main duties of the job
You should be able to provide professional advice and support on the safe
prescribing, handling and administration of medicines. This includes support
regarding development and implementation of medicines management processes and
policies.
Lead on the medicines aspects relating to the care of
patients to optimise medicines, reduce medicines-related risks and improve
adherence to taking medicines by carrying out medication assessments and
reviews in identified patients.
About us
Bromley GP Alliance (BGPA) is a network of 39 Bromley
Practices which are working collaboratively to enhance the health and wellbeing
of Bromley residents, covering over 310,000 patients, nearly 95% of the Bromley
population
BGPA aims to work strategically with all Bromley practices,
to help secure the best services for patients whilst working together, to
support the member practices in the challenges of a changing NHS. Bromley GP
Alliance aims to improve the morale of general practice in Bromley, by sharing
expertise, services and supporting its workforce. The Alliance will make a
positive impact on medical services in Bromley, by working closely with the
CCG, local NHS trusts, local providers and patient groups, to improve the
delivery of healthcare to the local population.
BGPA is supporting Primary Care Networks that
are working together to shape and develop services and care in their
geographical areas
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities
Provide professional advice and support to practices on the
safe prescribing, handling and administration of medicines. This includes
support regarding development and implementation of medicines management
processes and policies.
Lead on the medicines aspects relating to the care of patients
in to optimise medicines, reduce medicines-related risks and improve adherence
to taking medicines by carrying out medication assessments and reviews in
identified patients.
Medicines management with face to face dealings with
patients, and carers.
Undertake prescribing for patients within own competency
according to the needs of the service.
Resolve day-to-day medicines and prescription issues with
healthcare professionals
Help patients to manage their own conditions
Lead practice repeat prescription services and deal with
queries from reception staff and patients
Present to Patients any changes to prescribing in line with
NICE, best practice or in response to prescribing alerts
Advising patients and carers of the adverse side effect of
medication and potential interaction with other medication/treatments
Rationalise repeat prescriptions lists to avoid waste and
duplication
Provide reviews to those patients with LTCs or complex
health needs, including drug monitoring and risk versus benefit.
Provide on-call pharmacist cover for the practices as per
duty rota
Contribute to the management of the prescribing budget
through the promotion of safe, cost effective rational prescribing for all
residents in care homes
Contribute to minimising the harms associated with the use
of medicines, for example by de-prescribing
Link to local and national forums to support embedding best
practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities
Provide professional advice and support to practices on the
safe prescribing, handling and administration of medicines. This includes
support regarding development and implementation of medicines management
processes and policies.
Lead on the medicines aspects relating to the care of patients
in to optimise medicines, reduce medicines-related risks and improve adherence
to taking medicines by carrying out medication assessments and reviews in
identified patients.
Medicines management with face to face dealings with
patients, and carers.
Undertake prescribing for patients within own competency
according to the needs of the service.
Resolve day-to-day medicines and prescription issues with
healthcare professionals
Help patients to manage their own conditions
Lead practice repeat prescription services and deal with
queries from reception staff and patients
Present to Patients any changes to prescribing in line with
NICE, best practice or in response to prescribing alerts
Advising patients and carers of the adverse side effect of
medication and potential interaction with other medication/treatments
Rationalise repeat prescriptions lists to avoid waste and
duplication
Provide reviews to those patients with LTCs or complex
health needs, including drug monitoring and risk versus benefit.
Provide on-call pharmacist cover for the practices as per
duty rota
Contribute to the management of the prescribing budget
through the promotion of safe, cost effective rational prescribing for all
residents in care homes
Contribute to minimising the harms associated with the use
of medicines, for example by de-prescribing
Link to local and national forums to support embedding best
practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent qualification pre 2002 Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate qualification in clinical/community pharmacy or equivalent additional experience Evidence of recent continuing learning/professional development
- Diploma in clinical/community pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of medication review Proven clinical pharmacy knowledge and evidence of commitment to continuing education Understanding of primary and secondary care interface Understanding of current medicines management issues Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and structures Familiarity with the concepts of evidence based medicine, needs assessment, effectiveness, prioritisation and appropriateness
- An appreciation of the complexities of relationships across the health economy.
- Experience of working in primary care
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good time management
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
- Confident and assertive in dealing with other professionals
- Ability to use initiative
- Self-motivated
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to influence change
- Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft office
- Current driving licence and access to own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy or equivalent qualification pre 2002 Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate qualification in clinical/community pharmacy or equivalent additional experience Evidence of recent continuing learning/professional development
- Diploma in clinical/community pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of medication review Proven clinical pharmacy knowledge and evidence of commitment to continuing education Understanding of primary and secondary care interface Understanding of current medicines management issues Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and structures Familiarity with the concepts of evidence based medicine, needs assessment, effectiveness, prioritisation and appropriateness
- An appreciation of the complexities of relationships across the health economy.
- Experience of working in primary care
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good time management
- Good numeracy and analytical skills
- Confident and assertive in dealing with other professionals
- Ability to use initiative
- Self-motivated
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Ability to influence change
- Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft office
- Current driving licence and access to own transport
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
