Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a special interest in Lipid management who will be working as part of the
multidisciplinary team within DGS Health and working with the practices to deliver DGS
Health Lipid clinics for ASCVD patients as in primary care
Its an exciting time to come and work with us as we are expanding our services to support primary care, working with GP practices and other partners across our health and care system. The post holder will be required to travel across member practices in DGS Health Federation.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the
multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the primary care to develop a tailored
lipid management plan for identified patients
with ASCVD.
Identification of sub-optimally
treated ASCVD patients who are not achieving lipid levels as specified in local
guidelines
Identification of ASCVD
patients who have previously not tolerated or refused alternative lipid
modification therapies
Review of treatment options of
lipid management and decision on next steps in collaboration with ASCVD
patients
Counsel and optimise lipid
medication in ASCVD patients where appropriate
Early identification of at-risk
ASCVD patients who have not had intervention in their health and wellbeing
Identification of ASCVD
patients, following risk assessment review, of ASCVD patients who are
sub-optimally treated for lipid management
On-going ASCVD patients support
and annual review to ensure CVD outcomes improve equitably
The pharmacist should use their expertise
to provide evidence-based prescribing advice toensure effective, appropriate, cost-effective and safe use of medicines and promote a patient-centred medicines optimization agenda for patients with lipid
management and co-morbidities.
Facilitate good prescribing practice
within Lipid management across
the primary and secondary care interface
About us
The Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley area is located in North Kent, only a 15 minute commute by train from London St Pancras, and our main GP Federation office is metres away from Ebbsfleet International Rail Station. The area is undergoing considerable housing, retail and leisure development including the Ebbsfleet Garden City Area. The area also boasts the Bluewater retail centre, and there are a good variety of high performing schools including state, grammar and independent schools. All practices in the area are members of the GP Federation and we work together to design and deliver clinically led and managerially enabled services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of the
multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the primary care to develop a tailored
lipid management plan for identified patients
with ASCVD.
Identification of sub-optimally
treated ASCVD patients who are not achieving lipid levels as specified in local
guidelines
Identification of ASCVD
patients who have previously not tolerated or refused alternative lipid
modification therapies
Review of treatment options of
lipid management and decision on next steps in collaboration with ASCVD
patients
Counsel and optimise lipid
medication in ASCVD patients where appropriate
Early identification of at-risk
ASCVD patients who have not had intervention in their health and wellbeing
Identification of ASCVD
patients, following risk assessment review, of ASCVD patients who are
sub-optimally treated for lipid management
On-going ASCVD patients support
and annual review to ensure CVD outcomes improve equitably
The pharmacist should use their expertise
to provide evidence-based prescribing advice toensure effective, appropriate, cost-effective and safe use of medicines and promote a patient-centred medicines optimization agenda for patients with lipid
management and co-morbidities.
Undertake case finding and clinical medication reviews for each patient, utilizing
GP computer systems. Discuss findings
at the MDT so that the required
actions can be built into the care plan.
Facilitate good prescribing practice
within Lipid management across
the primary and secondary care interface
Deal directly with patients/carers as required, to improve concordance with lipid management in order to achieve better health outcomes.
The job description and person
specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their employer / line manager in other areas of medicines management such as
medication reviews, repeat prescription management, providing day to day
support with medication related queries, drug safety audits and CQC compliance
support .
Please see the attached job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work as part of the
multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the primary care to develop a tailored
lipid management plan for identified patients
with ASCVD.
Identification of sub-optimally
treated ASCVD patients who are not achieving lipid levels as specified in local
guidelines
Identification of ASCVD
patients who have previously not tolerated or refused alternative lipid
modification therapies
Review of treatment options of
lipid management and decision on next steps in collaboration with ASCVD
patients
Counsel and optimise lipid
medication in ASCVD patients where appropriate
Early identification of at-risk
ASCVD patients who have not had intervention in their health and wellbeing
Identification of ASCVD
patients, following risk assessment review, of ASCVD patients who are
sub-optimally treated for lipid management
On-going ASCVD patients support
and annual review to ensure CVD outcomes improve equitably
The pharmacist should use their expertise
to provide evidence-based prescribing advice toensure effective, appropriate, cost-effective and safe use of medicines and promote a patient-centred medicines optimization agenda for patients with lipid
management and co-morbidities.
Undertake case finding and clinical medication reviews for each patient, utilizing
GP computer systems. Discuss findings
at the MDT so that the required
actions can be built into the care plan.
Facilitate good prescribing practice
within Lipid management across
the primary and secondary care interface
Deal directly with patients/carers as required, to improve concordance with lipid management in order to achieve better health outcomes.
The job description and person
specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other
duties as may reasonably be required by their employer / line manager in other areas of medicines management such as
medication reviews, repeat prescription management, providing day to day
support with medication related queries, drug safety audits and CQC compliance
support .
Please see the attached job description for further details
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, clinical, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders/clinicians on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
Management
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree (currently 4 year masters course) + 1 year pre-registration.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Relevant clinical diploma/post graduate qualification or equivalent evidence of clinical experience.
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Significant relevant post registration experience and specialist expertise in lipid management
- Broad clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
- Medicines Information/ Internet resource knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice in primary care
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Must be able to provide and receive highly complex, clinical, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders/clinicians on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
Management
Essential
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Experience of identifying and interpreting national policy. Experience of researching best practice (globally, private and public sector), interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform (advising on policy implementation)
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree (currently 4 year masters course) + 1 year pre-registration.
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Relevant clinical diploma/post graduate qualification or equivalent evidence of clinical experience.
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Evidence of commitment to CPD
- Significant relevant post registration experience and specialist expertise in lipid management
- Broad clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
- Medicines Information/ Internet resource knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice in primary care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
DGS Health LTD
Address
Rectory Cottage
Springhead Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA118HN
