Joining our Clinical Pharmacy Team across General Practices and Care Homes in Surrey Heath and playing an important role complementing the clinical pharmacists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Working under supervision of a clinical pharmacist, undertaking resident/patient-facing activities and supporting the team of clinical pharmacists to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines within care homes and general practice, through shared decision-making conversations with residents/patients.
Initially focusing on supporting the Primary Care Network (PCN) to implement the medicines optimisation requirements of the new Network Contract, Direct Enhanced Services, and other PCN Care Homes responsibilities. As the PCN's Care Homes plans mature, the focus of the role will expand to support clinical pharmacists across general practice in Surrey Heath.
Supporting the clinical pharmacists in implementing effective medicine management in care homes and across practices, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change.
Main duties of the job
* Function as part of the general practice and PCN team, working across Surrey Heath practices and care homes, developing professional supportive relationships.
* Carry out medicines optimisation tasks to improve prescribing quality, cost-effectiveness, patient adherence, and administration.
* Undertake structured medication reviews and medication reviews.
* Build and run EMIS reports to identify/stratify patients/residents for review.
* Perform medicines reconciliation, review medication changes, and communicate changes appropriately, especially for new care home residents/patients and post-hospital discharge/outpatients.
* Synchronise medicines for patient transfer between care settings, liaising with community pharmacists, and referring to the clinical pharmacist for structured medication reviews (SMRs).
* Use consultation skills to work with patients/residents to ensure effective medicine use (e.g., checking inhaler technique).
* If competent, provide specialist advice addressing public health and social care needs, including lifestyle advice, service information, and tackling health inequalities.
* Support practice team members on medicines optimisation, prescription requests, queries, and drug monitoring.
About us
We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, serving over 97,000 patients in Surrey Heath. Since 2016, we employ around 200 staff and have hosted the Primary Care Network in Surrey Heath since 2019.
As a GP Federation, we champion primary care by collaborating with local practices and partners to provide community healthcare services. We are committed to safe, compassionate care and continuous quality improvement, ensuring patients feel safe, supported, and respected, especially when vulnerable.
Job responsibilities
Please see Supporting Documents for the full Job Description, responsibilities, and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training, Skills, and Experience
* GCSEs including English and Maths (C and above) or equivalent
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* Enrolled in or willing to undertake an approved primary care pharmacy educational pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)
* Knowledge of pharmacy procedures and the supply chain
* Skilled in using pharmacy references, online and texts (including the CCG's formulary)
* Understanding of medicines legislation and ethics
* Knowledge of diversity issues and non-discriminatory working
* Experience in medicines management or community pharmacy
* Experience with GP repeat prescribing systems and data analysis
* Experience in multidisciplinary working and training staff/patients/caregivers
* Understanding of EMIS GP system
Analytical Skills
* Ability to analyze data, interpret reports, and apply evidence-based medicine principles to prescribing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, to ensure suitability for working with vulnerable populations.
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