Job summary
Tobe responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system withinthe practice and network, including cost-effective prescribing, working as anindependent prescriber, providing advice and support for both patients andcolleagues. In addition, the post-holder will also support themulti-disciplinary team, in line with the strategic objectives of the PCN.
Main duties of the job
a.Practiceas an independent prescriber working within scope of practice and network
b.Carryout face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients for StructuredMedication Reviews
c.Toprovide medication review services with patients in the practice and duringdomiciliary visits to the local nursing home
d.Toprovide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
e.Encouragecost-effective prescribing within the practice and network
f.Reviewall safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken at practice andnetwork level
g.Toreconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinicappointments
h.Implementand embed a robust repeat prescribing system across PCN practices
i.Toprovide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing andembedding a system
j.Carryout targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients
k.Toreauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice
l.Identifypatients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant cliniciansas required
m.Reviewand implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improvingcompliance
n.Supportclinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcoholdependencies
o.Activelysignpost patients to the correct healthcare professional
Assist with QOF targets
About us
Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough and have a not-for-profit ethos. This means we reinvest all of our surplus into developing our staff, our organisation and to support our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population.
Why work for Greenwich Health?
- We are local organisation owned by our local GP Practices we care what happens in Greenwich and want to make a difference to our patients and our partners.
- We offer competitive remuneration as well as other benefits including:
o NHS Pension
o Occupational sickness pay entitlement
o Counselling services
o Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
o Cycle to Work Scheme
o Private Healthcare Membership - Benenden Healthcare
- We have a track record for developing individuals in their careers
- Through our partnerships in our local healthcare environment, we can develop shared posts for example, with the hospital trust and our GP practices.
-You will have ongoing support and mentorship.
- We have developed a working culture which harnesses openness and togetherness which has resulted in high staff retention rates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There maybe on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependentupon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.Practiceas an independent prescriber working within scope of practice and network
b.Carryout face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients for StructuredMedication Reviews
c.Toprovide medication review services with patients in the practice and duringdomiciliary visits to the local nursing home
d.Toprovide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions
e.Encouragecost-effective prescribing within the practice and network
f.Reviewall safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken at practice andnetwork level
g.Toreconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinicappointments
h.Implementand embed a robust repeat prescribing system across PCN practices
i.Toprovide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing andembedding a system
j.Carryout targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients
k.Toreauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice
l.Identifypatients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant cliniciansas required
m.Reviewand implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improvingcompliance
n.Supportclinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcoholdependencies
o.Activelysignpost patients to the correct healthcare professional
Assist with QOF targets
Inaddition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may berequested to:
a. Partake in audit asdirected by the audit lead
b. Provide education onmedicines for the clinical team
c. Review the latestguidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.
d. Act as the practicepoint of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positiveworking relationships
e. Produce pharmacy /prescribing newsletters or bulletins on a quarterly basis
f.Toline manage the dispensary staff in accordance with current practice policy
g.Contributeinformation to help PCN, commissioners and local partners identify unmet needswithin the community and gaps in community provision.
Contribute to PCN work by carrying out a regularconfidence survey to community groups receiving referrals, to gauge theircapacity to contribute to and engage with service provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. GPhC Registered Pharmacist
Desirable
2. GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification
3. Minor Ailments certification
4. Medicines Management Qualification
5. MUR and repeat dispensing certification
Experience
Essential
6. Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist
7. Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care
Desirable
8. Broad knowledge of General Practice
Skills
Essential
9. Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
10. Strong IT skills
11. Clear, polite telephone manner
12. Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
13. Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters
14. Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
15. Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
16. Good interpersonal skills
17. Problem solving & analytical skills
18. Ability to follow policy and procedure
Desirable
19. EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills