Job summary
We are looking for
an enthusiastic, self-motivated and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly team. We are a forward
thinking and dynamic practice that embraces the value of a multi-disciplinary
team with an established
practice based pharmacist role embedded in the team. Due to retirement, we are now looking for a pharmacist to continue to develop and manage the role of the pharmacist within the practice. An Independent Prescriber is preferred.
Main duties of the job
This is very much a patient-facing role as well as providing primary support to general practice staff with regards to the safe and effective use of medicines.There will be plenty of opportunity to utilise your clinical skills to improve the health of our practice population.
The role will be based in our practice alongside our clinicians including pharmacists deployed from our PCN.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and adaptable to change, with excellent clinical skills and a good level of competence in the use of IT. Candidates should exhibit good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
About us
Archwood is well established, family friendly practice with a CQC rating of Good. We care for circa 7900 patients in the Woodley, Romiley and Bredbury areas of Stockport.
The team includes 4 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, an ANP, Practice Pharmacist, Nursing team, Practice Manager and a full complement of reception and admin staff. The practice works closely with our Primary Care Network (PCN) and local community services colleagues to provide excellent healthcare to our patients.
The health and wellbeing of
staff and patients is always a main priority and the Partners work hard to
provide a supportive and rewarding workplace. We are a Training practice for GPs and are committed to training and
development for all staff.
Woodley Health Centre is a modern purpose-build building with excellent facilities for staff and patients, including free on-site parking. Close to junction 25 on the M60, Woodley has excellent road and
public transport links into Manchester City Centre and a short drive from the beautiful
Peak District.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working as part of the clinical team in a patient facing role, committed to optimising prescribing, improving patient care, and managing long term conditions.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Undertake medication reviews with patients face-to-face and over the phone. This will include patient education, prescribing and monitoring as per guidelines and within professional competencies.
2. Proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. Implement
own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant
monitoring tests.
3. Lead on the implementation and management of a robust medication review process.
4. Work closely with the GPs, other practice staff and healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) to answer all medication related enquiries. Suggesting and recommending solutions.
5. Update patient medication records post hospital discharge and outpatient appointments and advise GP of all issues that may arise.
6.Provide
leadership to the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant
with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and
management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
7. Influence and implement changes promoting safe and cost effective prescribing.
8. Ensure all MHRA drug alerts are actioned and recorded appropriately.
9. Work alongside PCN Clinical Pharmacist team and implement work initiated by them into practice.
10. Contribute to attainment of prescribing targets including Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)
11. Manage time effectively to ensure all targets are met.
12. Complete or implement clinical audit work to improve prescribing safety and improve patient care.
13. Take an active role to support practice initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working as part of the clinical team in a patient facing role, committed to optimising prescribing, improving patient care, and managing long term conditions.
Responsibilities will include:
1. Undertake medication reviews with patients face-to-face and over the phone. This will include patient education, prescribing and monitoring as per guidelines and within professional competencies.
2. Proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. Implement
own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant
monitoring tests.
3. Lead on the implementation and management of a robust medication review process.
4. Work closely with the GPs, other practice staff and healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) to answer all medication related enquiries. Suggesting and recommending solutions.
5. Update patient medication records post hospital discharge and outpatient appointments and advise GP of all issues that may arise.
6.Provide
leadership to the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant
with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and
management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
7. Influence and implement changes promoting safe and cost effective prescribing.
8. Ensure all MHRA drug alerts are actioned and recorded appropriately.
9. Work alongside PCN Clinical Pharmacist team and implement work initiated by them into practice.
10. Contribute to attainment of prescribing targets including Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF)
11. Manage time effectively to ensure all targets are met.
12. Complete or implement clinical audit work to improve prescribing safety and improve patient care.
13. Take an active role to support practice initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC)
- Degree in pharmacy, MPharm/BPharm
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Post Graduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Experience working in General Practice
- Clinical Systems trained (EMIS, Docman)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with GPs
- Experience of General Practice and understanding of medicines optimisation roles
- Experience of patient consultation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with relevant pharmacy regulator (GPhC)
- Degree in pharmacy, MPharm/BPharm
- Independent prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Post Graduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Experience working in General Practice
- Clinical Systems trained (EMIS, Docman)
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with GPs
- Experience of General Practice and understanding of medicines optimisation roles
- Experience of patient consultation
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).
