Job summary
Have ambition and commitment to provide high quality care to patients, and a passion for clinical development. Working in general practice alongside a team of pharmacists, they will be required to act within professional boundaries and provide support in medicine optimisation and to conduct clinical medication reviews.
Masters qualification is required
Main duties of the job
- To conduct clinical medication reviews and proactively manage complex polypharmacy patients, and reduce inappropriate prescribing where possible.
- To take responsibility for the management of chronic diseases within the practice
- To support the repeat prescription system, and to manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process
- To complete medicines reconciliation on transfer of care which includes hospital discharge summaries, and to liaise with the patient and community pharmacists to ensure a continuous medication supply
- Provide support to practice staff with regards to prescription/ medication queries.
- To support the development and implementation of cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the ICB
- Provide clinical leadership in medicines optimisation and quality improvement and to manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services
- Develop and implement cost management strategies to ensure financial balance is achieved and maintained.
- Will need to be proactively involved in quality improvement and audit as well as managing some aspects of the QoF
- Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Involve the patient in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.
About us
We Holyhed Primary Healthcare Centre are a progressive healthcare center dedicated to delivering top-notch patient care and fostering the growth and professionalism of our entire staff. Our patient base is diverse and inclusive. We have around 9,000 patients registered with our practice
Our practice boasts a highly skilled clinical team and experienced administrative support staff who collaborate closely to ensure the provision of high-quality services. Regular practice meetings are conducted, and all the team member will be invited to participate and contribute their expertise to the wider team.
Our Patient Participation Group is notably active and engaged, reflecting our commitment to involving patients in their healthcare journey. Our practice is consistently thriving towards providing the best care, promising a dynamic and fulfilling work experience. We prioritize the well-being of our staff and the delivery of exceptional care to our patients, embodying a strong sense of compassion.
While we work diligently, we also place a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understanding clinical medication reviews, especially with those who are in high risk groups such as: Frail elderly, Polypharmacy, High risk medication & Reviewing pathology results for patients on regular medication
- To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or intermediate care and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and reduce risk of readmission
- To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within PCN where appropriate
- To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required
- Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance
- Contribute to the provision of out of hours/on call/ extended services for the practice and the patients. These can include patient facing and telephone consultation,
- Signposting to other services/ or healthcare professionals where appropriate, while working within scope of practice and limits of competency
- Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing and help ensure practices prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary
- Undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendation where appropriate
- To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for GPs or amend within scope of practice, based on findings
- To provide independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate
- Provide assistance in completing structured medication reviews and completing targets in relation to the investment and impact fund (IIF) scheme
- To maintain full and complete records of all patients contacts using the appropriate clinical templates and coding
- To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development
- To identify areas of Clinical Risk at Network level and make recommendations to support the introduction of new working practices that will optimise the quality of prescribing and make more efficient use of network resources
- Work with practices to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care
- To take an active role in development and embedding of the PCNs culture, values and reputation as providers of high quality services
- To work as a flexible member of the PCN providing support to other team members when necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Understanding clinical medication reviews, especially with those who are in high risk groups such as: Frail elderly, Polypharmacy, High risk medication & Reviewing pathology results for patients on regular medication
- To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or intermediate care and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and reduce risk of readmission
- To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within PCN where appropriate
- To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required
- Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance
- Contribute to the provision of out of hours/on call/ extended services for the practice and the patients. These can include patient facing and telephone consultation,
- Signposting to other services/ or healthcare professionals where appropriate, while working within scope of practice and limits of competency
- Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing and help ensure practices prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary
- Undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendation where appropriate
- To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for GPs or amend within scope of practice, based on findings
- To provide independent information to patients with regard to medicines and prescribing changes, initiating further support from other healthcare professionals where appropriate
- Provide assistance in completing structured medication reviews and completing targets in relation to the investment and impact fund (IIF) scheme
- To maintain full and complete records of all patients contacts using the appropriate clinical templates and coding
- To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development
- To identify areas of Clinical Risk at Network level and make recommendations to support the introduction of new working practices that will optimise the quality of prescribing and make more efficient use of network resources
- Work with practices to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care
- To take an active role in development and embedding of the PCNs culture, values and reputation as providers of high quality services
- To work as a flexible member of the PCN providing support to other team members when necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent prescriber or currently working towards qualification
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
Desirable
- Membership Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA)
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Clinical diploma
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
- Good IT skills
- Work effectively, independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Desirable
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions
- Adaptable
- Self Motivation
- Safeguarding and other mandatory training
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes
- Immunisation status
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Independent prescriber or currently working towards qualification
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
Desirable
- Membership Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA)
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Clinical diploma
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
- Good IT skills
- Work effectively, independently and as a team member
- Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
Desirable
- Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information
- Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate
- Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Produce timely and informative reports
- Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers
Other
Essential
- Meets DBS reference standards and has a clear criminal record, in line with the law on spent convictions
- Adaptable
- Self Motivation
- Safeguarding and other mandatory training
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own homes
- Immunisation status
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).