Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our Hayes & Harlington PCN in Hayes on a permanent contract.
The successful candidate will work across a number of practices developing this role closely supported by the GPs. They will be part of a group of Clinical Pharmacists under the guidance and supervision of a delegated clinical supervisor.
The role will suit a forward-thinking, innovative and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist who is able to work collaboratively across the team. If you are adaptable, self-motivated and organised, possessing the necessary qualities and skills for this post, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop and run processes for repeat prescription authorisation, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. They will work directly with patients to assess and treat conditions, manage long-term conditions as well as promote self-care.
Skills required:
* Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist
* Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice
* Working towards or holding an independent prescribing qualification (not mandatory)
* Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
* Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
About us
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole of London. We are a not for profit community interest company.
Our Values:
* We work together to make a difference for patients
* We care enough to go the extra mile
* We support, trust, and empower
* We sincerely value each other
* We support Primary Care to own its destiny
Job responsibilities
Patient facing Clinical Medication Review: Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients within the practice, care homes and/or domiciliary visit to proactively manage polypharmacy and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring.
Patient facing Long-term condition clinics: See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required.
Care Home and Domiciliary Clinical Medication Reviews: Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for clinicians on prescribing and monitoring.
Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments: Managing caseload of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence.
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable:
* Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
* Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
* Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification.
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.
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