Summary
* Lead medicines optimisation within the designated locality.
* Provide clinical pharmacy service to the Intermediate Care Team.
* Offer clinical pharmacy support to community hospital beds, collaborating closely with local General Practitioners.
* Establish strong relationships with pharmacists in General Practice, Community Pharmacies, and Secondary Care to promote joined-up medicines optimisation.
* Focus on supporting patients with polypharmacy and those frequently admitted to secondary care.
* Provide Medicines Optimisation service to Care Homes in line with the latest guidance.
* Offer timely, accurate information and advice to clinicians, nurses, health professionals, and the public to influence prescribing and ensure effective use of medicines.
* Participate in multi-disciplinary groups to contribute to the safe selection, control, and administration of medicines.
* Ensure effective implementation of medicine safety recommendations from regulatory bodies.
* Co-ordinate and implement appropriate action following Safety Alert Broadcast System (SABS) recommendations across the Community Unit.
* Participate in training and development initiatives.
* Encourage an environment valuing all staff, promoting openness, critical evaluation of practices, and continuous improvement.
* Provide plans for the continuous development of pharmacy services aligned with organizational objectives.
* Develop systems for quality improvement, eliminating inappropriate variation, and continuously improving processes and outcomes.
* Work proactively with stakeholders to improve pharmacy services continuously.
* Incorporate user views in planning and delivering pharmacy services.
* Manage internal and external complaints or incident reports related to pharmacy services efficiently.
* Undertake investigations, identify root causes of suboptimal performance, and provide necessary reports.
* Achieve agreed-upon objectives for personal management and development to contribute to improved pharmacy services and personal and professional development.
* Liaise actively with relevant staff to achieve objectives in all key result areas.
* Operate within current health and safety legislation, complying with departmental safety policies and procedures.
* Strictly observe patient confidentiality and comply with Data Protection Act procedures.
* Represent the service professionally in conduct, manner, and appearance.
Communication and Working Relationships
* Clinical Director for Pharmacy
* Lead Locality Pharmacist
* Service Managers within the Health and Wellbeing Hub
* General Practitioners
* Pharmacists in General Practice, Community Pharmacies, and Secondary Care
* Trust Lead for Medicines Governance
* Clinical Governance Leads
* Senior Medical Staff
* Senior Nursing Staff
* Pharmacists in other Trusts
* HR Advisors
* SW Regional Medicines Information & Training
* Finance Staff
* Occupational Health
* CCG Prescribing Advisors
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