Bank OOH Pharmacist

Job responsibilities

1. To practice without direct supervision as a Pharmacist Non-Medical Independent Prescriber within the OOH / Enhanced Access service with support from a GP, if required. Work autonomously, managing own workload effectively referring to line manager when necessary

This will involve

- Prescribing of medication for minor ailments and acting as a gateway to the community pharmacy minor ailments service

- Prescribing medications for patients who have run out of their regular repeat medications as appropriate and accessing patients primary care record where possible.

- Dealing with any medicines management related enquiries e.g. a patient who has forgotten to take his/ her drugs, overdose

- Undertake Enhanced Access pharmacist medicines management consultations using patient EMIS record and using appropriate templates if indicated.

- Working in collaboration with OOH staff to ensure patients receive a supply of medication in a prompt manner

- Prescribe generically were appropriate and using cost effective evidence based medicines

- Prescribing in line with the local Antibiotic Formulary, NICE guidelines and utilising current evidence based approaches to patient care

2. To provide patient contact via telephone triage

3. To assess, diagnose, treat or refer patients following telephone triage consultation Depending on clinical need this will be

- Giving telephone advice

- Inviting patient to out of hours centre

- Referring patient to GP

4. To recognise the limitations of competence as a Pharmacist Non-Medical Prescriber and work within the agreed parameters of prescribing and to the Pharmaceutical Society Code of Ethics and Professional Standards and Guidance for Pharmacist Prescribers

5. To work collaboratively with other members of the out of hours multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive assessment of patients presenting to the out of hours service

6. To work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals e.g. District nursing, Community pharmacists

7. To keep accurate contemporary electronic consultation records of all patient care episodes using the electronic patient record in GP out of hours computer system. This will include any medication prescribed and dispensed and a working diagnosis and outcome/ disposal for each call.

8. Identify and respond in a timely manner to callers needs and arrange appropriate response, based on level of urgency, availability, location and timeframes.

9. From the information received from the patient assess patient needs using analytical and clinical skills and reach a safe and effective decision regarding the most appropriate outcome for the patient

10. Be responsible and accountable for own decisions made relating directly to patient care requirements, following telephone triage consultation

11. Facilitate the consultation process utilising a high level of expertise and appropriate interpersonal skills, managing appropriately barriers to effective communication

12. Facilitate and ensure patient understanding of advice prior to conclusion of consultation

13. Work in such a way as to take account of the requirements of child protection and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults policy and procedures

16. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance relating to pharmacist independent prescribing in the out of Hours service.

17. Participate in audit, research and evaluation of service

18. Maintain professional competence and on- going development through engaging in at least the minimum amount of continuing professional education required by the Pharmaceutical Society

19. Undertake all mandatory training required for the role

20. To adhere to all CHOC Policies and Procedures

21. To maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security

22. Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm)
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Clinical Diploma

Other requirements

Essential

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council
• Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Willingness to undertake further training

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Positive
• Confident
• Well organised
• Good team player
• Flexible
• Ability to build rapport and effective relationships at all levels
• Demonstrate initiative and manage own workload
• Ability to maintain workload in a sometimes busy and demanding environment

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, consultation, influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent written, verbal and telephone 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
• Produce timely and informative and informative reports
• Work effectively independently and as a team member
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Desirable

• Innovative practice to deliver patient centred care

Experience

Essential

• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare

Desirable

• Experience of working within the community setting and 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
• Ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation on issues in core areas for long term conditions.
• Experience of working with serious mental health patients and conditions

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).