Job Description

To be responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice, including cost-effective prescribing, providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues.

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To provide medication review services with patients in the practice either face to face or on the phone Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients To re-authorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies Assist with QOF targets Carry out CQC searches Partake in audits as directed Provide education on medicines for the clinical team Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc. Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships Assist with EPS queries when pharmacy technician on leave
Person Specification - Essential

GPhC Registered Pharmacist Masters Degree in Pharmacy Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare An appreciation of primary care prescribing Can plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions. Recognises priorities when problem solving and can refer to GPs when appropriate Can communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (eg patients) Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Work effectively independently as well as in a team Strong IT skills Good problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Flexible and cooperative Self-motivated High levels of integrity and loyalty
Person Specification-desirable

GPhC Independent Prescriber qualification Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Medicines management qualification Broad knowledge of General Practice
These requirements may be amended following consultation with the post holder, to facilitate the development of the role, the practice and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 46,000.00-48,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs
Education:

Master's (preferred)
Experience:

Pharmacist: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

GPhC (required)
Work Location: In person