Thepost holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries,working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice and within thePrimary Care Network. They will improve patients health outcomes and theefficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines expertise including face to face contact with patients. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care,safety and support clinical staff in the management of patients
As part of their employment, the post holderwill achieve qualification from an accredited training pathway,includingindependent prescribing,equippingthe clinical pharmacist to be ableto practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting. Thesupervision and mentorship network will beprovided to support the ClinicalPharmacist.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of amulti-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using expertknowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.
Provide advice andanswer medication related queries from patients and staff
Organise and overseethe PCNs medicines optimisation systems including the repeatprescribing and medication review systems.
Improve the quality andeffectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standards, and clinical and prescribing guidance.
Provide leadership within the pharmacy team and offer supervision to pharmacy technicians within the team if appropriate.
Provideadvice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life care Conductmedication reviews and agree medicines care plans in agreement with patientsand carers
About us
Cromer Group Practice is a well-established GP surgery located in Cromer, Norfolk, serving a diverse patient population of over 12,000. As part of the NHS, the practice offers a comprehensive range of primary care services, including chronic disease management (such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension), preventative health checks, immunisations, reproductive health services, and minor procedures. With a dedicated team of GP partners, salaried GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, and support staff, the practice prides itself on delivering patientcentred care with a focus on accessibility, quality, and continuity. Known for its friendly atmosphere and commitment to community health.
Job responsibilities
Investigateand feedback on examples of best practice and formulate how to apply these
Reviewoverall efficiency of PCN arrangements; reduce duplication and suggest improvements in useof skills
Organizeand oversee repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review systems
Provideleadership and support to prescription administrative/dispensary staff
Handleprescription queries and requests directly
Overseesystem for reconciliation of medicines from outpatient and discharge lettersand support safe transfer of care through liaison with hospital and communitycolleagues
Liaise withother stakeholders in the supply chain such as community pharmacists andappliance contractors to handle queries and manage supply problems
Supportdelivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or costeffectiveness initiatives
Agree andreview Prescribing Formularies and Protocols and monitor compliance levels
Improve thedata quality of medicines records and linking to conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the general pharmaceutical council.
* Hold or working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
* Self development through continuous professional development activity.
* Minimum of 2 years experience a a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
* Working towards or have
* Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical council
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.
Depending on experienceNegotiable - depending on experience
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