Job summary
We are looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist with
independent prescribing capabilities to join our practice team to aid with
delivery of safe, effective prescribing.
The pharmacist would be supported by our friendly team of doctors and there is always a duty doctor for cases that need urgent GP input.
The pharmacist would be welcomed at practice meetings and encouraged to share innovative ideas about medication safety and efficiency.
It is essential that the applicant is a pharmacist who has completed the independent prescriber qualification. It is desirable that the applicant has experience with EMIS web, Docman, Ardens and EPS.
Main duties of the job
We envisage this role including:
Assisting GPs with completing repeat prescriptions
via EPS
Responding to medication related queries from
patients and community pharmacies
Refining medication monitoring and safety
protocols
Audit work
Chronic disease and QOF related work
Ensuring prescribing is cost-effective
Looking at Greener prescribing initiatives
Helping to manage primary/secondary care
interface issues
About us
Wychall Lane Partnership is a forward thinking practice that is part of Our Health Partnership, bournville and Northfiekd Primary Care Trust and Birmingham & Solihull ICS. We are a teaching practice with links to Birmingham University. The practice is owned by seven partners with a purpose built building.
We believe in providing an exceptional service to our patients while also ensure the wellbeing and safety of our staff. We are going through exciting times right now with the development of our practice and its systems, prioritising digital technology to help us achieve our goals. The Partners are looking for people with drive, enthusiasm and skills to support in the future development of the practice. If you believe you have the vision, commitment and passion for making a difference to the lives of our patients and staff, we would like to hear from you.
Wychall Lane Surgery is a friendly and supportive training practice with a list size of 8500 patients. Our team consists of 7 GP Partners, 1 x Salaried GP, 2 X Practice nurses, 2 x HCA, Reception and Admin staff.
We are active members of Our Health Partnership (OHP) and Bournville and Northfield PCN We are a training practice for both GP registrars and medical students.
We use EMIS Web, Docman, and AccuRx as our primary systems for patient management and communication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We envisage this role including:
Assisting GPs with completing repeat prescriptions
via EPS
Responding to medication related queries from
patients and community pharmacies
Refining medication monitoring and safety
protocols
Audit work
Chronic disease and QOF related work
Ensuring prescribing is cost-effective
Looking at Greener prescribing initiatives
Helping to manage primary/secondary care
interface issues
The time spent on the areas listed above each week would
depend on both the skillset and interests of the pharmacist and the needs of
the practice.
The pharmacist would be supported by our friendly team of
doctors and there is always a duty doctor for cases that need urgent GP input.
The pharmacist would
be welcomed at practice meetings and encouraged to share innovative ideas about
medication safety and efficiency.
It is essential that the applicant is a pharmacist who has
completed the independent prescriber qualification. It is desirable that the
applicant has experience with EMIS web, Docman, Ardens and EPS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We envisage this role including:
Assisting GPs with completing repeat prescriptions
via EPS
Responding to medication related queries from
patients and community pharmacies
Refining medication monitoring and safety
protocols
Audit work
Chronic disease and QOF related work
Ensuring prescribing is cost-effective
Looking at Greener prescribing initiatives
Helping to manage primary/secondary care
interface issues
The time spent on the areas listed above each week would
depend on both the skillset and interests of the pharmacist and the needs of
the practice.
The pharmacist would be supported by our friendly team of
doctors and there is always a duty doctor for cases that need urgent GP input.
The pharmacist would
be welcomed at practice meetings and encouraged to share innovative ideas about
medication safety and efficiency.
It is essential that the applicant is a pharmacist who has
completed the independent prescriber qualification. It is desirable that the
applicant has experience with EMIS web, Docman, Ardens and EPS.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based healthcare.
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices.
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Desirable
- Experience of motivational interviewing and able to train other staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences.
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
- Familiarity with GP systems.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Post-graduate clinical diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Post-graduate independent prescriber qualification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Reliable
- Self-motivated
- Work autonomously
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Commitment to CPD
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence based healthcare.
- An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practices.
- An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Desirable
- Experience of motivational interviewing and able to train other staff.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences.
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
- Familiarity with GP systems.
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable
- Post-graduate clinical diploma level or equivalent training/experience
- Post-graduate independent prescriber qualification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Reliable
- Self-motivated
- Work autonomously
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Commitment to CPD
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).
