Job summary
Bromley
GP Alliance is looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Clinical
Pharmacist to join the Anticoagulation Service.
This
position has become available due to the expansion of our existing team to
support the growth of the Anticoagulation Service and the significant
positive impact on the stroke prevention scheme within Bromley and Lewisham.
The role of the Anticoagulation Pharmacist is to work within the BGPA Community Anticoagulation Service and managing patients on warfarin, as well as clinically screening incoming referrals and practising as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber and conducting Initiation appointments and prescribing suitable Anticoagulants. Pharmacist is expected to work according to a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and PGDs.
This is a part time role, for 1 day a week to cover clinics in Lewisham and Bromley area and work as a hub pharmacist supporting clinical queries.
Main duties of the job
The BGPA
Anticoagulation Service is led by Clinical Pharmacists.
Their
responsibilities include:
Assisting in the
running of the
Community anticoagulation clinics
across Bromley and Lewisham
Working in close
liaison with the service
team to assist in the achievement
of short and long term objective
Facilitating
anticoagulant prescriptions and ensure patients receive the correct
anticoagulation medication
Promoting the safe,
effective and economic
use of anticoagulant drugs within the community and to train other
healthcare staff in anticoagulant management.
About us
Bromley
GP Alliance (BGPA) Department Information
BGPA
is a federation of all 43 Bromley practices working collaboratively to enhance
the health and wellbeing of Bromley residents, covering over 350,000 patients,
100% of the Bromley population.
BGPAs
partner organisation is Bromley Education and Training Hub (BETH). BETH
supports education, training and professional development across primary care
in Bromley and beyond.
BGPAs goals are to work strategically with Bromley practices to help secure the best
services for patients whilst working together to support member practices in
the challenges of a changing NHS.
BGPA aims to improve the morale of general practice in
Bromley by sharing expertise, services and supporting its workforce.
BGPA
will make a positive impact on medical services in Bromley by working closely
with One Bromley Partners including NHS SEL ICB, local NHS trusts, local
providers and patient groups, to improve the delivery of healthcare to the
local population
At
BGPA we truly believe that diversity fosters creativity and
innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive,
and to being a place where all belong.
We
want a workplace culture that truly reflects our values. We particularly
encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in
the BGPA workforce.
These
include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled
people and LGBTQI+ people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage and support patient receiving
anticoagulant therapy in the community, according to national standards of
practice.
Support multi-disciplinary team of staff
within the community involved in supporting patients on anticoagulation
therapies including DOACs, enoxaparin and VKAs.
Help to promote standardisation in initiation
and maintenance of anticoagulant therapy.
Regularly review patients on warfarin
(including at the outset) with regard to indication, duration, compliance,
target INR, and clinical safety and liaise/refer to appropriate clinicians
and/or Consultant Haematologists for medical opinion.
Assess and identify the correct regime for
patients outside the therapeutic range and refer to an appropriate health
professional when necessary.
Screen patients referral for DOAC
initiations
Provide support in a clinic, or by
telephone, for prescribing, dose adjustment and close monitoring of patients
on anticoagulant treatment following agreed protocols and patient group
directions
Provide specialist advice to individual
patients and to other healthcare professionals on the dose of anticoagulants
in accordance with agreed protocols
Assess patients condition according to INR
and counsel accordingly, taking into account the relevant clinical details.
Identify and follow up patients who fail to
attend for INR checks.
Support in the management of patients
requiring vitamin K.
Provide anticoagulant services in line with
SELICB, NICE, NPSA and other relevant guidelines.
Support the management of patients on LMWH
Participate in the domiciliary visiting
service for patients on anticoagulant therapy, either in person, or by
supporting ancillary staff by telephone when they are visiting the patient at
home
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage and support patient receiving
anticoagulant therapy in the community, according to national standards of
practice.
Support multi-disciplinary team of staff
within the community involved in supporting patients on anticoagulation
therapies including DOACs, enoxaparin and VKAs.
Help to promote standardisation in initiation
and maintenance of anticoagulant therapy.
Regularly review patients on warfarin
(including at the outset) with regard to indication, duration, compliance,
target INR, and clinical safety and liaise/refer to appropriate clinicians
and/or Consultant Haematologists for medical opinion.
Assess and identify the correct regime for
patients outside the therapeutic range and refer to an appropriate health
professional when necessary.
Screen patients referral for DOAC
initiations
Provide support in a clinic, or by
telephone, for prescribing, dose adjustment and close monitoring of patients
on anticoagulant treatment following agreed protocols and patient group
directions
Provide specialist advice to individual
patients and to other healthcare professionals on the dose of anticoagulants
in accordance with agreed protocols
Assess patients condition according to INR
and counsel accordingly, taking into account the relevant clinical details.
Identify and follow up patients who fail to
attend for INR checks.
Support in the management of patients
requiring vitamin K.
Provide anticoagulant services in line with
SELICB, NICE, NPSA and other relevant guidelines.
Support the management of patients on LMWH
Participate in the domiciliary visiting
service for patients on anticoagulant therapy, either in person, or by
supporting ancillary staff by telephone when they are visiting the patient at
home
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, able to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well within a team
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Ability to deal with difficult situations with diplomacy and sensitivity
- Confident and assertive in dealing with other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to learning and development of themselves and others
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification pre-2002.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing learning/professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in clinical/community pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working within a pressurised environment
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and structures
- Experience of working within Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience in Anticoagulation Service
- Experience of EMIS GP Computer System
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, able to plan, prioritise, make decisions and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well within a team
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Ability to deal with difficult situations with diplomacy and sensitivity
- Confident and assertive in dealing with other healthcare professionals
- Commitment to learning and development of themselves and others
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent qualification pre-2002.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent Prescribing qualification
- Evidence of recent continuing learning/professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in clinical/community pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working within a pressurised environment
- Knowledge of the changing NHS environment and structures
- Experience of working within Primary Care
Desirable
- Experience in Anticoagulation Service
- Experience of EMIS GP Computer System
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).
