The post holder will be involved with the safe and secure handling of medicines assessments (medicines security), analysing prescribing data into the Practice clinical team.
The post holder will work closely with the Practice doctors to support the delivery of a high standard of medicines management at Railway Medical Group. The post holder will also liaise with a wide range of staff within the practice, patients, local care homes, pharmacies, and local hospital trusts.
Main duties of the job
1. Reconciliation of medication on hospital discharge letters and clinic letters.
2. Updating patient records and liaising with patients and pharmacies where necessary.
3. Communicating information about medicines, such as their common drug dosage and use, to patients, care workers, nurses, and medical doctors.
4. Communicating medicines management and other technical information, or addressing identified issues or gaps, to a wide range of people including nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and doctors.
5. Reducing waste by decreasing inappropriate issue of prescriptions.
6. Ensuring review and authorisation dates are actioned and updated daily.
7. Promoting and coordinating the Repeat Dispensing Scheme within the practice as appropriate.
8. Training practice receptionists dealing with repeat prescribing to make the best use of their skills.
9. Assisting the prescriptions team regularly, depending on business needs.
10. Collecting data to monitor improvements aligned with core medicine management objectives and undertaking clinical audits.
11. Encouraging joint working and facilitating staff integration towards common prescribing goals.
12. Engaging with local community pharmacists to improve communication and relations.
13. Attending relevant courses and training events.
14. Keeping abreast of all medicine management issues and updating practice protocols accordingly.
About us
Railway Medical Group is a key healthcare provider in Blyth, Southeast Northumberland, serving over 27,300 patients across a diverse community. Our broad patient base offers rich opportunities for learning and specialising in various areas of medicine.
Our team comprises a diverse range of clinical and non-clinical professionals working together to provide holistic patient care. We include Paramedics, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, CPNs, ANPs, Care Navigators, Social Prescribers, Orthopaedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs, GPs, supported by a dedicated administrative and management team. We are committed to placing patients at the centre of everything we do.
What We Offer:
* A commitment to education and development as a teaching and learning practice.
* A comprehensive Induction Program, offering time in each department to understand our team and workflow.
* A strong focus on promoting and supporting health and wellbeing within the practice.
* A positive workplace culture grounded in core values and supportive behaviours.
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
Joining Railway Medical Group means becoming part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and compassionate care.
Job responsibilities
1. Reconciliation of medication on hospital discharge letters and clinic letters.
2. Updating patient records and liaising with patients and pharmacies where necessary.
3. Communicating information about medicines, such as their common drug dosage and use, to patients, care workers, nurses, and medical doctors.
4. Communicating medicines management and other technical information, or addressing identified issues or gaps, to a wide range of people including nurses, allied healthcare professionals, and doctors.
5. Reducing waste by decreasing inappropriate issue of prescriptions.
6. Ensuring review and authorisation dates are actioned and updated daily.
7. Promoting and co-ordinating the Repeat Dispensing Scheme within the practice as appropriate.
8. Working with and training practice receptionists dealing with repeat prescribing to make the best use of their skills.
9. Assisting the prescriptions team regularly, depending on business needs.
10. Collecting data to monitor improvements in line with core medicine management objectives and undertaking clinical audits.
11. Encouraging joint working and facilitating staff integration towards common prescribing goals.
12. Engaging with local community pharmacists to improve communication and relations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage time and workload.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands.
* Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods.
* Ability to handle matters confidentially.
* Experience with EMIS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.
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