Job summary
To
liaise with patients, practice staff, GPs, care home staff and community
pharmacists in all aspects of medication reviews and prescribing queries to
improve the pharmaceutical care of patients.
To support medication review and conduct medicines
reconciliation.
To identify patients suitable for medication changes
in line with the practice prescribing teamwork plan to support QOF, prescribing
targets and PCN + ICB Medicines management team projects and subsequently make
those changes with the agreement of the GP or pharmacist, e.g: dose
optimisation, formulary switching.
To assess prescribing data using practice clinical
computer systems and patient records, highlight any recommendations and
implement changes if required, to ensure patients medication records are up to
date
Under the direction of the lead Pharmacists/GPs,
assist with medication changes from hospital letters and medicines
reconciliation for new patients. To highlight any medication errors/queries and
report any concerns to the PCN Pharmacist/GPs to support local clinical
governance structures eg datix reporting.
To implement initiatives to reduce waste, improve
medicines compliance and ensure best practice is adopted in accordance with
local guidelines, legislation, safety updates e.g NICE, MHRA
To assist the lead Pharmacists with any searches,
data collection and letter production required for prescribing changes or drug
alerts.
To facilitate High Risk Drug Monitoring
Main duties of the job
To promote high quality, safe and cost-effective prescribing as
informed by evidence-based practice and national and local guidance etc. To ensure prescribing conforms to relevant
legislation.
To work collaboratively with the Brownlow Healths Prescribing
Team, the wider clinical team including GPs and nurses and support the
Brownlow Health Frailty team.
To complete structured medication reviews for polypharmacy
patients.
To work with the in-house Quality Team to support achievement of
the Impact and Investment Targets (IIF), Direct Enhanced Services Contract
(DES) and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QoF)
To respond in a timely manner to medicines safety advice e.g.,
from the Medicines and Healthcare products Related Agency (MHRA), and
disseminate to the wider team as needed
To partake in the CPPE Primary Care Pathway for Pharmacists
(ideally already completed)
To work
as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), to provide advice and support on
all prescribing issues. When clinically appropriate, to implement and action
changes to the patients medical prescribing record as directed by primary,
secondary or community care, working at all times within professional limits.
To
reduce the risks of medication prescribing across Brownlow Healths population.To
influence the prescribing behaviour of all members of the Practice MDT
including GPs and non- medical prescribers
About us
Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including protected study leave with financial allowance. You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package.
Brownlow is an organisation that is committed to equality and diversity, and we strive for our workforce to be representative and inclusive of the complex and diverse community which we are proud to serve. With this commitment in mind, we actively encourage individuals who self-identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role. We are particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals with linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+ community; members of black, minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and from those who are disabled and / or neurodiverse. We are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural and systemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups and marginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware that any such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to overcome and dismantle these.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
liaise with patients, practice staff, GPs, care home staff and community
pharmacists in all aspects of medication reviews and prescribing queries to
improve the pharmaceutical care of patients.
To support medication review and conduct medicines
reconciliation.
To identify patients suitable for medication changes
in line with the practice prescribing teamwork plan to support QOF, prescribing
targets and PCN + ICB Medicines management team projects and subsequently make
those changes with the agreement of the GP or pharmacist, e.g: dose
optimisation, formulary switching.
To assess prescribing data using practice clinical
computer systems and patient records, highlight any recommendations and
implement changes if required, to ensure patients medication records are up to
date
Under the direction of the lead Pharmacists/GPs,
assist with medication changes from hospital letters and medicines
reconciliation for new patients. To highlight any medication errors/queries and
report any concerns to the PCN Pharmacist/GPs to support local clinical
governance structures eg datix reporting.Please see attached job description for more information on the role and responsibilities.
Other job locations:
Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL
26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL
155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF
2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG
Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY
Although we allow for some remote working (depending on the role) we want to make you aware that you will need to be based on-site in one of the Practices to carry out your duties. We would also like to state that you will need to reside in Liverpool (or within the near vicinity).
We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language. This can be demonstrated by:
- Providing Certification of English proficiency
If you are successful and are registered with any of the Brownlow or CLPCN sites you are required to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
liaise with patients, practice staff, GPs, care home staff and community
pharmacists in all aspects of medication reviews and prescribing queries to
improve the pharmaceutical care of patients.
To support medication review and conduct medicines
reconciliation.
To identify patients suitable for medication changes
in line with the practice prescribing teamwork plan to support QOF, prescribing
targets and PCN + ICB Medicines management team projects and subsequently make
those changes with the agreement of the GP or pharmacist, e.g: dose
optimisation, formulary switching.
To assess prescribing data using practice clinical
computer systems and patient records, highlight any recommendations and
implement changes if required, to ensure patients medication records are up to
date
Under the direction of the lead Pharmacists/GPs,
assist with medication changes from hospital letters and medicines
reconciliation for new patients. To highlight any medication errors/queries and
report any concerns to the PCN Pharmacist/GPs to support local clinical
governance structures eg datix reporting.Please see attached job description for more information on the role and responsibilities.
Other job locations:
Peach Street Liverpool L69 7ZL
26 Argyle Street Liverpool L1 5DL
155 Edge Lane Edge Hill Liverpool L7 2PF
2 Vauxhall Road Liverpool L3 2BG
Bentley Road Liverpool L8 0SY
Although we allow for some remote working (depending on the role) we want to make you aware that you will need to be based on-site in one of the Practices to carry out your duties. We would also like to state that you will need to reside in Liverpool (or within the near vicinity).
We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language. This can be demonstrated by:
- Providing Certification of English proficiency
If you are successful and are registered with any of the Brownlow or CLPCN sites you are required to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work with colleagues and services users in a non-judgemental manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and outside agencies
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Full Driving License and access to a vehicle
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-Motivation
- Adaptable
- In date CRB
- Safeguarding adult and children level three
- Immunisation status
- Basic life support training
- Full Driving License
Desirable
- Information Governance toolkit completion
Qualifications
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Primary Care Pharmacy Technician
- Access to a car and a driving license
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work with colleagues and services users in a non-judgemental manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and outside agencies
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Full Driving License and access to a vehicle
Other Requirements
Essential
- Self-Motivation
- Adaptable
- In date CRB
- Safeguarding adult and children level three
- Immunisation status
- Basic life support training
- Full Driving License
Desirable
- Information Governance toolkit completion
Qualifications
Essential
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC National Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Primary Care Pharmacy Technician
- Access to a car and a driving license
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).
