Job summary
As part of the prescribing team the post holder is responsible in
supporting our GPs, Nursing. Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception
teams, coordinating discharge summaries and medication reviews, playing a
central role in repeat prescribing processes, liaising with our patients,
carers, hospital and community pharmacies, responding to medication queries and
updating medical records.
All staff must follow the professional codes of practice. This means
that they must make every effort to protect confidentiality. It also means that
no identifiable information about a patient is passed to anyone or any agency
without the express permission of that patient.
Main duties of the job
Undertaking patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure
effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with
patients.
Carrying out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine
administration e.g. checking inhaler technique, supporting medication reviews
and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to
work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines
effectively.
Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care
home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care
settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the
pharmacist for structured medication reviews.
Providing specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the
public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice,
service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.
Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols
and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients.
Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce
inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
Support the Clinical Team in SMRs i.e. organise necessary monitoring
test prior to SMR
Manage shared care
protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for more complex patients
About us
Overview of your organisation
At Lionwood Medical Practice, we are dedicated to providing
comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services to individuals and families
in Norwich and the surrounding communities. Our practice is committed to
promoting wellness, preventing illness, and delivering high-quality care that
meets the diverse needs of our patients. The practice has a patient list size
of over 14,000 and continues to grow and expand the offering of services to
meet the needs of the local resident and their families.
Key Features:
Patient-Centred Care: We prioritise the well-being and
satisfaction of our patients, striving to create a welcoming and supportive
environment where every individual feels valued and respected.
Experienced Healthcare Team: Our team of skilled healthcare
professionals, including general practitioners, nurses, and support staff, is
committed to delivering personalised care and building long-term relationships
with our patients.
Comprehensive Services: From preventive care and routine
examinations to chronic disease management and minor procedures, we offer a
wide range of primary care services to address the health needs of patients of
all ages.
Community Engagement: We are actively involved in our local
community and work in collaboration with other healthcare providers to promote
health and wellness for all residents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the prescribing team the post holder is responsible in
supporting our GPs, Nursing. Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception
teams, coordinating discharge summaries and medication reviews, playing a
central role in repeat prescribing processes, liaising with our patients,
carers, hospital and community pharmacies, responding to medication queries and
updating medical records.
All staff must follow the professional codes of practice. This means
that they must make every effort to protect confidentiality. It also means that
no identifiable information about a patient is passed to anyone or any agency
without the express permission of that patient.
Working as a key member within the GP practice teams, contributing to
prescribing of the highest quality, safety and value and supporting medicines
optimisation.
Reporting to the GP Prescribing Lead the post holder will provide
support to the GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists, Prescription Clerks
and other clinical staff and reception teams to co-ordinate discharge
summaries, medication reviews and ensure the safe prescribing of medication.
The post holder will support the development of a safe, cost effective,
efficient practice repeat prescribing system through reviewing, improving, and
implementing medicines management processes.
Your core role will cover responsibilities in clinical, and technical
and administrative areas.
Clinical:
Undertaking patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure
effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with
patients.
Carrying out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine
administration e.g. checking inhaler technique, supporting medication reviews
and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to
work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines
effectively.
Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care
home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care
settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the
pharmacist for structured medication reviews.
Providing specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the
public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice,
service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.
Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols
and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients.
Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce
inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
Support the Clinical Team in SMRs i.e. organise necessary monitoring
test prior to SMR
Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for
more complex patients
Technical and Administrative:
Working with the GP practice multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient
medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return
processes and reducing wastage.
Providing training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of
medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service EPS and electronic Repeat Dispensing eRD
The role will also require pharmacy technicians to support the
implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP
practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved
through undertaking clinical audits (e.g. use of antibiotics), supporting
quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes
Framework and enhanced services. In addition, pharmacy technicians will assist
in the delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g. medicines
switches) and patient safety audits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of the prescribing team the post holder is responsible in
supporting our GPs, Nursing. Pharmacists, other clinical staff and reception
teams, coordinating discharge summaries and medication reviews, playing a
central role in repeat prescribing processes, liaising with our patients,
carers, hospital and community pharmacies, responding to medication queries and
updating medical records.
All staff must follow the professional codes of practice. This means
that they must make every effort to protect confidentiality. It also means that
no identifiable information about a patient is passed to anyone or any agency
without the express permission of that patient.
Working as a key member within the GP practice teams, contributing to
prescribing of the highest quality, safety and value and supporting medicines
optimisation.
Reporting to the GP Prescribing Lead the post holder will provide
support to the GPs, Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists, Prescription Clerks
and other clinical staff and reception teams to co-ordinate discharge
summaries, medication reviews and ensure the safe prescribing of medication.
The post holder will support the development of a safe, cost effective,
efficient practice repeat prescribing system through reviewing, improving, and
implementing medicines management processes.
Your core role will cover responsibilities in clinical, and technical
and administrative areas.
Clinical:
Undertaking patient facing and patient supporting roles to ensure
effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with
patients.
Carrying out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine
administration e.g. checking inhaler technique, supporting medication reviews
and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to
work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines
effectively.
Supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care
home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care
settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the
pharmacist for structured medication reviews.
Providing specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the
public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice,
service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities.
Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols
and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients.
Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce
inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.
Support the Clinical Team in SMRs i.e. organise necessary monitoring
test prior to SMR
Manage shared care protocols and liaise with Clinical Pharmacists for
more complex patients
Technical and Administrative:
Working with the GP practice multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient
medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return
processes and reducing wastage.
Providing training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of
medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service EPS and electronic Repeat Dispensing eRD
The role will also require pharmacy technicians to support the
implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP
practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved
through undertaking clinical audits (e.g. use of antibiotics), supporting
quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes
Framework and enhanced services. In addition, pharmacy technicians will assist
in the delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g. medicines
switches) and patient safety audits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy technicians are registered healthcare professionals, who have been undertaking clinical and technical roles in hospitals, community and primary care. Their initial 2-year training is mandated by the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC, which specifies criteria to register as a pharmacy technician and this covers the education, training and experience requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy technicians are registered healthcare professionals, who have been undertaking clinical and technical roles in hospitals, community and primary care. Their initial 2-year training is mandated by the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC, which specifies criteria to register as a pharmacy technician and this covers the education, training and experience requirements.
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).