Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
POLICY/SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
Work
within the eHub to process medication eConsults, reconcile medications and
process medication workflow across the Hurley Group primary care sites in a
virtual online setting.
To
work with general practice staff, on the ground, to promote and embed the role
of a GP medicines management technician and raise awareness of GP pharmacy
services available to patients.
To
improve the quality of systems and processes to improve medicines optimisation
within the general practice setting.
To
support implementation of medicines optimisation developments and prescribing
initiatives as dictated by GP practice, CCG, and hospital Trust and service
objectives.
To
assist with the implementation of policies and guidelines to improve medicines
optimisation across primary/ secondary care interface and into the general
practice setting.
Work
with the Pharmacists to deliver patient services which improve patient
outcomes, reflect the needs of the practice population and shift workload from
other disciplines
Contribute
to the achievement of KPIs and objectives of the programme
To
provide training regarding medication related issues and policies/guidelines to
general practice staff in order to promote medicines optimisation, repeat
dispensing and high quality cost-effective prescribing as appropriate.
Work
with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC
standards, implementing improvement initiatives where medicines are involved.
PATIENT/CLIENT CARE
To
promote and deliver pharmaceutical care in general practice and promote safe
pharmaceutical management across the interface
To
liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure efficient transfer of
clinical and medicines management issues
Contribute
to patient safety culture through Significant Event Reporting and investigation
of medicines related incidents and through pro-active measures
Ensure
that patients are referred to the most appropriate healthcare professional for
the appropriate level of care within in an appropriate period of time
FINANCIAL/RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
To
identify areas of potential cost-savings and to implement systems to realise
savings and contain prescribing cost
To
follow policies and guidelines to control drug expenditure and ensure
costeffective prescribing.
To
educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug
therapy and promote the use of evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing
within the division
STAFF MANAGEMENT &
TRAINING
To
participate in the in-service training of all staff.
To
undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated
To
participate in the training and development of medical, nursing and other
healthcare staff, as appropriate
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
To
contribute to relevant practice research or audit projects and to publish the
results of such work, as appropriate.
To
participate in other research and audit programmes in the department as
required
To
publish and present the results and outcomes of own research and audits locally,
nationally or internationally as appropriate
GENERAL
THE POST HOLDER
Will
abide by Hurley Group Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to:
Health and Safety, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
Is
advised that the job description describes responsibilities as they are
currently required and these are subject for review and updating in the light
of changing service needs. Any changes will be subject to consultation as part
of the annual appraisal
Should
be aware that job descriptions are not fixed although every effort is made to
ensure that the responsibilities reflect what you are being asked to do.
However, by the nature of the business that Hurley Group undertakes this
demands flexibility in order to provide a service to our patients and Doctors.
The job title and description may be amended and you may be asked to undertake
additional duties not specified that may be reasonably required
May
be expected to work at any of the medical practice sites in line with service
needs
Must
at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Hurley
Group Equal Opportunities Policy (Staff Handbook)
Has
a contractual duty to participate in the practice performance appraisal scheme
and to contribute to their own personal development and the development of any
staff they are responsible for
Is
expected to follow the Hurley Groups general standards of performance and
behaviours. If you require a copy of this document please ask your line manager
or contact the HR department
