Clinical Pharmacist - IPNHS
Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team, working at Barwell Medical Centre. This is a part time position for 17 hours per week.
The FTE salary for this position is
- In probation - £52,190.08
- After probation - £53,233.88
- First annual appraisal - £54,298.35
This will be pro rata accordingly.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting with the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. The role will involve providing structured medication reviews, supporting patients with long-term conditions, undertaking medicines reconciliation and working closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient care.
We are particularly interested in candidates who are able to work autonomously whilst also building strong relationships with practice teams and patients. Experience of working within Primary Care, General Practice or a patient-facing clinical role would be advantageous.
Exact working patterns can be discussed individually, although any hours worked will need to align with practice opening hours.
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest, it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore encourage applications at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
Benefits
- NHS Pension
- Eyecare Scheme
- Funded CPD Days (where appropriate)
- NHS Staff Discount Scheme
- Minimum of 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing with length of service
- Sick Pay
Main duties of the job
To participate in the provision of a Clinical Pharmacy Service to our member GP Practices defined within the Primary Care Network geographical location.
The Clinical Pharmacist will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management and it is expected that the following will be undertaken -
Adhering to local prescribing formulary and undertaking cost-effective prescribing including Medication optimisation.
Undertake holistic structured medication reviews reducing inappropriate polypharmacy where appropriate.
Manage long term conditions.
Management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.
Manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation.
Acute prescription requests.
Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines.
Identifying and addressing medicines related issues while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN.
Complete audits as per the needs of the Practice or PCN
The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
Job description
Job Purpose/Summary
To participate in the provision of a Clinical Pharmacy Service to our member GP Practices defined within the Primary Care Network geographical location.
The Clinical Pharmacist will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management and it is expected that the following will be undertaken:
Adhering to local prescribing formulary and undertaking cost-effective prescribing including Medication optimisation.
Undertake holistic structured medication reviews reducing inappropriate polypharmacy where appropriate.
Manage long term conditions.
Management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing.
Manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation.
Acute prescription requests.
Contribute to reductions in medicine related hospital admissions and readmissions by supporting patients to get the best outcomes from their medicines.
Identifying and addressing medicines related issues while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN.
Complete audits as per the needs of the Practice or PCN
Further information about these areas can be found below.
The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice.
Medication Review and Optimisation
Utilise the LLR prescribing formulary in order to undertake evidence based and cost-effective prescribing.
Undertake holistic structured medication reviews reducing inappropriate polypharmacy where appropriate.
Manage long term conditions e.g., Heart Failure, Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes.
Management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing e.g., reviewing hospital discharge letters.
Manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation.
Acute prescription requests issuing where clinically appropriate.
Medication Reconciliation
Reconcile patients medicines following clinics or hospital discharge and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacies.
To review medications for newly registered patients.
Medicine safety
Implement changes to medication that result from CAS/MHRA alerts, product withdrawal, and other local/national guidance.
Develop and implement systems to identify cohorts of patients most likely to be at risk of unplanned admissions and readmissions from medication.
Improve prescribing practices across the Primary Care Network and facilitate changes to medication based on up-to-date evidence-based guidelines e.g., where a drug is withdrawn, or indications change.
Using Clinical systems to ensure safe prescribing e.g., Eclipse, running clinical searches.
Medicines Management
Working within the Primary Care Network team to undertake proactive and holistic routine and structured medication reviews for all patients.
Support effective medication monitoring for all patients e.g., blood tests, high risk drug monitoring, sodium valproate prescribing audit.
Run clinics within clinical competency where appropriate to meet the needs of the Primary Care Network e.g., anticoagulant monitoring clinics, diabetic reviews, hypertension reviews.
Liaise with colleagues in community pharmacy to align and support medicines adherence.
Support the practice with any reviews of repeat prescribing policy helping to improve safety and efficiency.
Medicines Information
Provide clinical medicines expertise to both patients and general practice team (e.g., around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives e.g., around out of stocks).
Improve prescribing practice through educational support for all prescribers within the Primary Care Network.
Suggest and recommend solutions using clinical knowledge and trusted pharmaceutical sources.
Practice Targets
Supporting with prescribing initiatives set both locally (Medicines Optimisation Framework) and nationally (Quality Outcomes Framework) where appropriate.
Support practices to deliver on IIF, locally commissioned enhanced services and cost-effective prescribing.
Work with PCN team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
Support the Practice/ PCN/ Federation with any projects that may present themselves, in order to support the patient demographic e.g., Mens Health Clinic, Womens Health Hub, hard to reach patient groups.
Reviewing inappropriate medications prescribed by the practice e.g., drugs no longer advised in primary care, high-cost drugs, specialist drugs.
Collaborating Working Relationships
Work collaboratively with the practice and wider PCN team as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
Attend relevant network and practice meetings.
Support with the requirements as outlines in the PCN DES, including but not limited to providing additional hours for Extended Access.
Education, Experience and Skills
Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Previous experience in a GP practice or other pharmacy settings, post registration is desirable.
Experience of working within primary care would be desirable.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to communication and present confidently, with both small and larger groups in formal and informal settings.
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to engage effectively, commanding respect from a wide range of stakeholders including clinicians, patients and the public and in particular, ensuring effective two-way communication within the Primary Care Network member practices.
As part of the requirement of a Pharmacist within Primary Care, you will be required to have completed or be willing to complete the CPPE pathway (18 months approximately).
Already hold, working towards or be prepared to complete a prescribing qualification, upon successful completion of the CPPE pathway.
Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity.
Behavioural
Be able to adhere to the General Pharmaceutical code of conduct, following legal, ethical, professional and organisational requirements.
Clear and effective consultation and communications skills, showing the ability to communicate efficiently with a diverse cohort of patients and clinicians.
Be able to prioritise work based on urgency and clinical need.
Being able to review, understand and adhere to the local and national prescribing guidelines.
Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise throughout your work.
Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance.
Demonstrates understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace.
Collaborative Working Relationships
Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role in patient care.
Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary.
Liaises with ICB colleagues including ICB Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit.
Liaises with other Primary Care Networks, GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
About us
Hinckley and Bosworth Medical Alliance Ltd are a growing Federation, supporting Bosworth, Fosseway and Hinckley Central Primary Care Networks.
As an organisation, we currently have over 40 ARRS members of staff, of varying clinical grades.
Our pharmacist is the largest team, sitting at a team of 18 in total.
All of our pharmacists are supported to complete their CPPE, if not already completed, and we are incredibly proud to have say that all of our pharmacists hold their independent prescribing qualification.
Our head office is located 2 minutes away from Junction 2 of the M69, and located in a business centre, which was previously used as farm land.
We look forward to receiving your application.