Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Pharmacist

REPORTS TO:

Practice Manager and Partners

SALARY:

From 23 per hour dependant on experience

JOB SUMMARY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join our surgery.

We are looking to recruit a pharmacist join our expanding team The post holder will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care, will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice.

They will prescribe and review medications in line with individual health plans or as instructed by GP's / consultants.

The Ideal candidate will also have experience with the respiratory system and able to provide clinical support for COPD.

They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed.

They will also assist Registered Manager with duties related to CQC outcomes, ensuring that compliance is maintained.

This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to consider developments within the role.

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

CLINICAL

The post holder will undertake clinical duties, with relevant training, in all of these areas;

Assess, plan, provide and evaluate care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice population. Prescribe / Review initiated and repeat medicines + be able to provide essential information regarding medications Assess, examine, diagnose and treat specific conditions in accordance with agreed medical protocols, and within own area of competence or speciality. Provide access to GP's as necessary. Undertake diagnostic, health screening and health promotion at consultation/ opportunistically. Telephone triage as appropriate. Provide administrative tasks as necessary within the GP Practice Provide specific evidence based practical skills and knowledge in telephone and clinics for both minor illness and injury

COMMUNICATIONS

Communicate effectively with all team members both within the practice with other agencies. Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising their need for alternative communication methods.
Establish and maintain effective communication pathways with all practice staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own designated clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks. Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain
Fridge Temperature Recoding

Check all emergency equipment and drugs as per CQC recommendations ensuring records are up to date. Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, consent, sharps and needlestick injuries. Be aware of the safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria
Comply at all times with the practice health and safety policies by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System (IRS)

Comply with the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Access to Health Records Act (1990).

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Take responsibility for own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical supervision and annual appraisals Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development Work with clinical leads on any new training requirements To recognise and understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the clinical team

QUALITY

Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed standards of care, following practice/national guidelines Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Alert team members to issues regarding the quality or risk in the patient's care Know the practices policies and procedures, ensuring frequent review through Connect Be able to manage own time, workload and resources effectively Be aware of, and actively take part in QoF through the call and recall of patient Ensure stock items are ordered and available in all clinical and treatment rooms Work effectively with individuals in other agencies

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to support equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

Act in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures Act as a chaperone where necessary

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and Experience Essential (E) and Desirable (D) Competencies

UK registered Health Care professional pharmacist with significant post registration experience (E) Qualified and confident in Prescribing (D) Minor Illness and Injury qualification essential (D) Masters Level Qualification in a relevant subject (E) Clinical experience in A&E/ Urgent Care and/ or Primary Care (E) Knowledge of management of Long-Term Conditions (D) Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care (E) Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively (E) Effective organisational skills (E) Evidence of experience in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcome (D) The ability to work in a changing, demanding and stressful situation (E) Communication skills- both verbally and in writing at all levels (E) IT systems skills (E) Friendly and approachable (E) Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible (E) Self-motivated, positive and committed (E) Continue education by attending courses/study days as deemed useful for professional development (D) Have ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognising when referral is needed. (E) Maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatment (E) Be flexible in order to cover annual leave and sickness of team members. (D) Relevant knowledge of the QOF management tool (D) Able to work within and develop a set of clear guidelines (E)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hitchin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Prescribing Pharmacist