Willows Medical Centre

CB1 Dispensing Pharmacist

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Job summary

CB1 Pharmacy has been established by a specialist team of consultants, who are looking to provide a exception online pharmacy service in dispensing medical cannabis and delivering discreetly to the patients door.

CB1 Pharmacy prides itself on supporting patients that may be suffering with pain and improving their lives with access to medical cannabis products.

We are looking to expand our current team to help meet the demands of the business and therefore provide exceptional service to the patients.

The role will be a Full time ( 37.5 hours ) The responsible pharmacist will be expected to be on site during opening times.

Main duties of the job

To supervise and carry out the dispensing processes for CBMP on site.
The dispensing of CMBP is subject to strict regulations to prevent the diversion and misuse, as well as being unlicensed medicines.
A clinical pharmacist working for CB1 Pharmacy will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured remote consultations & medication reviews, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, and working with the wider clinical and non-clinical team to ensure the safe prescribing and dispensing of patients on Cannabis Based Medicinal Products.
This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service.

About us

CB1 Pharmacy was established by a specialist team of consultants at the award-winning Willows Health, the largest NHS primary care service in the Midlands, which is currently serving over 65,000 patients.

Our team is passionate about medical cannabis and the exciting prospects within the UK to help support patients make the best decisions about their health. CB1 Pharmacy was set up specifically to improve access to cannabis prescription medicines, allowing our patients to order their medication online and have them delivered discreetly to their door.

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2486-24-0003

Job locations

184 Coleman Road

Leicester

LE5 4LJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinically checking prescriptions for CBMP.

Ensuring imported CBMP is available for patients in a timely manner.

Ensuring all regulations are met with respect to ordering, receiving, storing, and supplying CBMP.

Maintaining the necessary records required for CBMP to GPHC standards.

Ensure patients have the relevant information and counselling to use CBMP safely, including advice on using equipment such as vaporisors.

Providing advice on availability of CBMP to all prescribers to minimise disruption of supply to patients.

Work with various stakeholders to ensure supply of CBMP is as safe as possible, including importers and CDAO.

To maintain security of CBMP whilst working as a Responsible Pharmacist.

Supervise the work of other pharmacy colleagues.

Remote consultations with patients who have already been prescribed CBPM and need regular monitoring and follow up

Work closely with consultants and other clinicians as part of an MDT team to manage and monitor safe prescribing in line with guidelines.

Work closely with partner medical service to ensure smooth transition from CB1 Medical to CB1 Pharmacy.

Maintaining regular communication with CB1 Medical to mitigate risks that may arise.

Work with the Pharmacy Superintendent and Head of Governance to manage and develop policies relating to medicines management, prescribing audit, and other relevant policies.

Manage the repeat prescribing process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.

Undertake clinical audits of prescribing.

Maintain patients electronic health records.

Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance.

To contribute to the efficient running and profitability of the service by monitoring and auditing of medicines

Attend weekly operations meetings as required.

Overlook issuing of all prescriptions from the weekly MDT with Specialist consultants.

Ensure processes are in place to provide smooth patient journey from the prescribing of CBMP to the delivery of CBMP.

Providing regular contact with patient to inform them of their CBMP prescription.

Having robust processes and looking to always improve the service for the patient.

Excellent customer service skills and providing exceptional service to patients.

Reviewing monthly financial and clinical data and working with wholesalers to improve profit margin.

Aware of commercial aims and objectives aims of the company.

To maintain all mandatory training and familiarity with company policies and SOPS