Job Description

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Undertake medication reviews for patients who have been commenced on dementia medication and are requesting repeat prescriptions Oversee medication titration and stabilization before handing prescribing over to the primary healthcare team according to ReMind UK protocols Answer patient queries and concerns about their medication and any possible side effects, including changing the prescription where necessary Prescribing in a cost-effective manner Advising the primary healthcare teams on options for deprescribing or substitution recommendations if there are medications affecting their cognition Liaising with the primary healthcare teams regarding patient contacts and any other changes to medication dose Maintaining excellent medical records. PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Abide by all legal and statutory regulations relating to practice Comply with the legal requirements and rights of the individual according to Mental Health legislation Maintain standards in accordance with the General Pharmaceutical Council Be familiar with all ReMind UK policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and comply with these at all times, and assist in ensuring the SOPs are kept up to date Help to ensure that patients and carers are as fully informed as possible about their illnesses and benefits to which they are entitled Willingness to help with and give presentations at support courses Promote the work of ReMind UK to visitors, including other health professionals and members of the public, and represent ReMind UK at external functions Take responsibility for on-going personal development and education Share skills and contribute to training new nursing, medical and other staff Contribute to educational sessions, e.g. Journal Club OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES All staff are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required for the smooth running of ReMind UK All ReMind UK staff must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom