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Advance Specialist Cannabis Pharmacist

Sapphire Medical Clinics

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Job summary

Sapphire Medical Clinics was established in 2019 to provide healthcare professionals and patients with an expert opinion on their medical condition and help determine whether medical cannabis could be an option for their treatment. As the first CQC registered clinic in the UK, we are a leading clinic and are seeking a Specialist Cannabis Pharmacist to join our clinical team providing prescribing support and clinical reviews for our patients.

Main duties of the job

To effectively assess patients, ensure effective treatment plans are implemented and supply of medicines are made within the protocols and policies of Sapphire.

To support patients through their journey from the initial enquiry to shared prescribing of medical cannabis from initial contact at Sapphire Clinics to community Pharmacy

To provide clinical advice on the management of patients taking cannabis to other professionals.

To provide therapeutic interventions and treatments for patients taking cannabis, monitoring progress and patients outcomes for a range of indications. Prescribe and review medical cannabis as part of the shared care agreement within the scope of practice and managing prescribing requests.

About us

Sapphire is a growing team that works in a multidisiplinary team mode and leads the way interms of its research, clinical practice, use of IT and governence.

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65 a year £40-65,000 per year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

U0110-23-0003

Job locations

10 Harley Street

London

W1G 9PF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Advance Specialist Cannabis Pharmacist

Location Remote

Flexible hours 40 per week

About Us

Sapphire Medical Clinics was established in 2019 to provide healthcare professionals and patients with an expert opinion on their medical condition and help determine whether medical cannabis could be an option for their treatment. As the first CQC registered clinic in the UK, we are a leading clinic and are seeking a Specialist Cannabis Pharmacist to join our clinical team providing prescribing support and clinical reviews for our patients.

Job Summary

To effectively assess, manage and evaluate patients with prescribed medical cannabis. To effectively assess patients, ensure effective treatment plans are implemented and supply of medicines are made within the protocols and policies of Sapphire. This includes providing phone and online health screening to the patients to assess for suitability for treatment in line with the Sapphire Clinics protocols and adhereing to the highest standards of care.

To support patients through their journey from the initial enquiry to shared prescribing of medical cannabis from initial contact at Sapphire Clinics to queries to the community pharmacy.

To provide clinical advice on the management of patients taking cannabis to other professionals. Undertaking the relevant courses and competences to independently deliver these services.

To provide therapeutic interventions and treatments for patients taking cannabis, monitoring progress and patients outcomes for a range of inidcations. Prescribe and review medical cannabis as part of the shared care agreement within the scope of practice and managing prescribing requests.

To provide health promotion advice, education and management options to patients including their carers, relatives and other professionals.

To provide evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines and assist the team with pain management audits, research projects and quality improvement projects.

Support will be given to the post holder to undertake the necessary training and to develop a specific competency training for pharmacists.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advance Specialist Cannabis Pharmacist

Location Remote

Flexible hours 40 per week

About Us

Sapphire Medical Clinics was established in 2019 to provide healthcare professionals and patients with an expert opinion on their medical condition and help determine whether medical cannabis could be an option for their treatment. As the first CQC registered clinic in the UK, we are a leading clinic and are seeking a Specialist Cannabis Pharmacist to join our clinical team providing prescribing support and clinical reviews for our patients.

Job Summary

To effectively assess, manage and evaluate patients with prescribed medical cannabis. To effectively assess patients, ensure effective treatment plans are implemented and supply of medicines are made within the protocols and policies of Sapphire. This includes providing phone and online health screening to the patients to assess for suitability for treatment in line with the Sapphire Clinics protocols and adhereing to the highest standards of care.

To support patients through their journey from the initial enquiry to shared prescribing of medical cannabis from initial contact at Sapphire Clinics to queries to the community pharmacy.

To provide clinical advice on the management of patients taking cannabis to other professionals. Undertaking the relevant courses and competences to independently deliver these services.

To provide therapeutic interventions and treatments for patients taking cannabis, monitoring progress and patients outcomes for a range of inidcations. Prescribe and review medical cannabis as part of the shared care agreement within the scope of practice and managing prescribing requests.

To provide health promotion advice, education and management options to patients including their carers, relatives and other professionals.

To provide evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines and assist the team with pain management audits, research projects and quality improvement projects.

Support will be given to the post holder to undertake the necessary training and to develop a specific competency training for pharmacists.

Person Specification

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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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sapphire Medical Clinics

Address

10 Harley Street

London

W1G 9PF


Employer's website

https://www.sapphireclinics.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sapphire Medical Clinics

Address

10 Harley Street

London

W1G 9PF


Employer's website

https://www.sapphireclinics.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacist and Patient Care Director

Carl Holvey

info@sapphireclinics.com

02074594075

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£65 a year £40-65,000 per year depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

U0110-23-0003

Job locations

10 Harley Street

London

W1G 9PF


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