Clinical Pharmacist PCN Independent Prescriber
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Job Summary
Portland Medical Centre, as part of Bourne Health, is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Pharmacist with prescribing qualifications, preferably with hospital pharmacy experience, to join our Practice to work closely with our nurses and GPs.
The appointed Pharmacist would be part of a wider pharmacy team working with our associate practices within a Hub model.
Job Responsibilities
* Carrying out virtual medication reviews when reviewing repeat prescription requests from patients, care homes and pharmacies
* Reviewing and answering clinical medication related queries from GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals
* Answering complex medication related queries from patients
* Liaise with secondary care teams when needed for medication related issues
* Reviewing hospital discharge letters and carrying out medication reconciliation. May also include additional patient consultations when needed after prolonged hospital admissions
* Managing complex medication queries from community pharmacies when these cannot be dealt with by the prescription clerks
* Audits for medication safety with a view to make recommendations to amend practice processes where necessary to improve safety
* Reviewing and processing shared care medication requests from secondary care specialists
* Face to face medication reviews where indicated
* Review and action MHRA medication safety alerts as and when these are received
* Prescribing repeat medications
* Reviewing acute requests and switching over to repeat meds as appropriate
This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Willing or experience in supervising junior pharmacists and/or technicians
* Experience in chronic Asthma or COPD reviews
Desirable
* Previous primary care experience
Qualifications
Essential
* Pharmacy degree
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
* PCN CPPE completed
* Independent Prescriber
Skills
Essential
* Excellent verbal communication skills, a proactive approach, and a desire to learn
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Excellent people skills
* Motivated and proactive
* Ability to use initiative and judgement
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
* Confident, assertive, and resilient
Other Requirements
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
* Maintain confidentiality at all times
Employer details
Portland Medical Centre
184 Portland Road
South Norwood
London
SE25 4QB
Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Separation of Policies (brief)
Post holders must comply with information governance requirements, equality laws, health and safety policies, infection control, safeguarding, sustainability, and smoking policies as part of their duties.
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