Bedford Street Surgery

Prescribing Pharmacist / Pharmacist Technician

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an experienced prescribing pharmacist / pharmacy technician to be responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice, including cost effective prescribing, medication reviews, working as an independent prescriber. In addition, the post holder will also support the multidisciplinary team, in line with strategic objectives of the practice.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an prescribing pharmacist / pharmacy technician to work with our clinicians and patients to provide medication review services, practice as an independent prescriber working within the scope of the practice and carry out face to face and telephone consultations with patients as required. The ideal candidate will be able to encourage cost effective prescribing within the practice, assist with Qof targets, other patient care incentives and management of registers and reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinics.

About us

Bedford street surgery is a 2 site practice located at Bletchley and Furzton area in Milton Keynes. We have approximately 14,700 patients across both of our sites. We are rated GOOD for all CQC criteria. We have a well-established MDT team and strong leadership within our organisation. As part of BLMK, and the Southwest Primary Care Network we are able to offer training and support to our teams across BLMK. Patient care and access to Primary Care is at the fore front of our business strategy we are continuously developing our MDT team to ensure patients are seen by the right clinician the first time.

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3072-23-0000

Job locations

4 Bedford Street

Bletchley

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK7 8PT

67 Dulverton Drive

Furzton

Milton Keynes

MK4 1EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist / pharmacy technician. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Practice as an independent prescriber ( pharmacist ) working within scope of practice

b. Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients

c. To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home

d. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

e. Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice

f. Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken

g. To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments

h. Review medications for newly registered patients

i. Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system

j. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

k. Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients

l. To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice

m. Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required

n. Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance

o. Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies

p. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

q. Assist with QOF targets and other patient focused initiatives

r. Administer / advise on influenza and travel vaccines if required

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to:

a. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Provide education on medicines for the clinical team

c. Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

d. Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships

e. Share pharmacy / prescribing newsletters or bulletins on a quarterly basis

f. To support the dispensary staff in accordance with current practice policy