Job summary
The
post holder is a pharmacist, who acts within their professional boundaries,
working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice and within the
Primary Care Network. They will improve patients health outcomes and the
efficiency of the Primary Care team by providing direct, accessible and timely medicines expertise including face to face contact with patients. They will work to optimise medication issues to improve patient care,
safety and support clinical staff in the management of patients
As part of their employment, the post holder
will achieve qualification from an accredited training pathway,
includingindependent prescribing,equippingthe clinical pharmacist to be able
to practice and prescribe safely and effectively in a primary care setting. The
supervision and mentorship network will beprovided to support the Clinical
Pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team in a patient facing role to clinically assess and treat patients using expert
knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas.
Provide advice and
answer medication related queries from patients and staff
Organise and oversee
the PCNs medicines optimisation systems including the repeat
prescribing and medication review systems.
Improve the quality and
effectiveness of prescribing through clinical audit and education to improve performance against NICE standards, and clinical and prescribing guidance.
Provide leadership within the pharmacy team and offer supervision to pharmacy technicians within the team if appropriate.
Provide
advice for the GP management of more complex patients or areas such as addictive behaviours, severe mental illness or end of life care Conduct
medication reviews and agree medicines care plans in agreement with patients
and carers
About us
Cromer Group Practice is a well-established GP surgery located in Cromer, Norfolk, serving a diverse patient population of over 12,000. As part of the NHS, the practice offers a comprehensive range of primary care services, including chronic disease management (such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension), preventative health checks, immunisations, reproductive health services, and minor procedures. With a dedicated team of GP partners, salaried GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, and support staff, the practice prides itself on delivering patientcentred care with a focus on accessibility, quality, and continuity. Known for its friendly atmosphere and commitment to community health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Investigate
and feedback on examples of best practice and formulate how to apply these
Review
overall efficiency of PCN arrangements; reduce duplication and suggest improvements in use
of skills
Organize
and oversee repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review systems
Provide
leadership and support to prescription administrative/dispensary staff
Handle
prescription queries and requests directly
Oversee
system for reconciliation of medicines from outpatient and discharge letters
and support safe transfer of care through liaison with hospital and community
colleagues
Liaise with
other stakeholders in the supply chain such as community pharmacists and
appliance contractors to handle queries and manage supply problems
Support
delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost
effectiveness initiatives
Agree and
review Prescribing Formularies and Protocols and monitor compliance levels
Improve the
data quality of medicines records and linking to conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Investigate
and feedback on examples of best practice and formulate how to apply these
Review
overall efficiency of PCN arrangements; reduce duplication and suggest improvements in use
of skills
Organize
and oversee repeat prescribing, repeat dispensing, electronic prescribing and medication review systems
Provide
leadership and support to prescription administrative/dispensary staff
Handle
prescription queries and requests directly
Oversee
system for reconciliation of medicines from outpatient and discharge letters
and support safe transfer of care through liaison with hospital and community
colleagues
Liaise with
other stakeholders in the supply chain such as community pharmacists and
appliance contractors to handle queries and manage supply problems
Support
delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, QIPP and other quality or cost
effectiveness initiatives
Agree and
review Prescribing Formularies and Protocols and monitor compliance levels
Improve the
data quality of medicines records and linking to conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the general pharmaceutical council.
- Hold or working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
- Self development through continuous professional development activity.
- Minimum of 2 years experience a a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
- Good IT skills.
- Working towards or have
Desirable
- Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical council
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential: Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the general pharmaceutical council.
- Hold or working towards an independent prescribing qualification.
- Self development through continuous professional development activity.
- Minimum of 2 years experience a a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
- Good IT skills.
- Working towards or have
Desirable
- Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical council
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
