Job summary
We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated Clinical
Pharmacist to join our expanding Primary Care Network team working for the
Central Slough Network (CSN) based at Crosby House Surgery Primary Care Network
(PCN).
The successful
candidate will be based at Crosby House Surgery. They will be an independent prescriber and
will be closely supported by the PCN Clinical Director, GPs and PCN Lead
Clinical Pharmacist. Though employed by Crosby House Surgery the successful
candidate will work as part of the CSN PCN Team.
The role will
suit a forward-thinking, innovative and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist. If you are adaptable,
self-motivated and organised, and possess the necessary qualities and skills
for this post, we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
- The individual in this role will work within a multidisciplinary team, engaging directly with patients to evaluate and address their health issues and encourage self-management.
- Undertake chronic disease reviews for patients with multi-morbidity, implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests.
- Evaluate the ongoing necessity for each medication, assess monitoring requirements, and offer assistance to patients in managing their medication to ensure optimal use (i.e., medication optimisation).
- Ensure patients receive the best possible outcomes from every interaction. Foster and maintain strong links to additional services across the locality for potential future collaborative working.
About us
Crosby House Surgery is a GP Training Practice based in Slough. We are a 2 partner practice who currently employs 5 salaried GP's, 2 pharmacists, 2 first contact physiotherapists, a physicians associate, 3 registered nurses, 1 HCA and an experienced admin and reception team to support the clinicians. We have a list size of 12,000 patients. We are high QOF achievers and a paper lite surgery, utilising the latest technology to enhance patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake medication review clinics with people with multiple conditions and on polypharmacy. Supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines-related issues.
- To support patients discharged from the hospital by ensuring they understand their medication, any changes that have happened recently and have a timely supply.
- Ensure that the practice repeat prescribing policy is regularly reviewed and that it is being adhered to with the aim of reducing waste and improving safety.
- To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality and safety of prescribing.
- Working closely with GPs to resolve day-to-day issues related to the medication.
- To act as a point of contact in the practice for all medication and prescription-related queries from patients and health care professionals.
- To undertake minor ailment clinics or triage.
- To undertake medication audits. To manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions.
- Participate and deliver education and training to practice staff of medication-related topics.
- To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.
- To undertake clinical audits to support the practice in following NICE and local guidance and pathways.
- To take responsibility for your own development and attend training events as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake medication review clinics with people with multiple conditions and on polypharmacy. Supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines and identifying and addressing medicines-related issues.
- To support patients discharged from the hospital by ensuring they understand their medication, any changes that have happened recently and have a timely supply.
- Ensure that the practice repeat prescribing policy is regularly reviewed and that it is being adhered to with the aim of reducing waste and improving safety.
- To help plan, develop and support the introduction of new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality and safety of prescribing.
- Working closely with GPs to resolve day-to-day issues related to the medication.
- To act as a point of contact in the practice for all medication and prescription-related queries from patients and health care professionals.
- To undertake minor ailment clinics or triage.
- To undertake medication audits. To manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions.
- Participate and deliver education and training to practice staff of medication-related topics.
- To produce patient information leaflets and posters and run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.
- To undertake clinical audits to support the practice in following NICE and local guidance and pathways.
- To take responsibility for your own development and attend training events as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- An understanding 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.
- Immunisation status (Hep B)
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- An understanding 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.
- Immunisation status (Hep B)
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
