The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Sutton Primary Care Networks to provide expert medicine management and optimisation, vaccinating and drawing up vaccines, whilst working within their area of clinical competence and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The role will be patient-facing and pharmacists will be involved in structured medication reviews, including poly-pharmacy reviews, managing chronic long term conditions and managing medications after transfer of care. They will also have access to appropriate clinical supervision.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Undertake reviews for patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required or an annual review is due.
* Review and advise on the need to continue each medication, review any monitoring requirements and support the patient to ensure they are getting the best use out of their medications.
* Manage own case load of patients, running own long-term condition clinics where appropriate.
Clinical Medication Review
* Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients (either patient facing or over the telephone).
* Reduce inappropriate poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing.
Other Responsibilities
* Participate in PCN MDT where appropriate.
* Liaise with CCG colleagues including CCG pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and to benefit from peer support.
Person Specification
* Essential: Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in a hospital, community or general practice setting.
* Essential: Knowledge of the breadth of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.
Qualifications
* Essential: Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy degree.
* Essential: Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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