Practice Pharmacist
5 months ago
Job summary
A new opportunity has arisen to join our proactive forward thinking practice based in the centre of Birmingham. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
This is a chance to get involved in a Practice which works democratically. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment and passion to providing high quality patient care and who also has the desire to attain their own individual career goals.
Previous experience in Primary Care is highly desirable.
About us
Practice with list size of circa 10,000
EMIS Web and Docman practice
Paper light
High QOF achiever
Practice team includes GP's, Practice Nurse, Nurse Prescriber, Pharmacist Prescriber and HCAs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities and Duties
Medication reviews Repeat prescription re-authorisation Processing of hospital discharge letters Processing out-patient treatment requests from specialists Long term condition clinicsQualifications
Pharmacy degree
Registered with the GPhC
Independent prescribing qualification
Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Skills
A good clinical knowledge Excellent verbal & written communication skills Ability to engage with patients via telephone and during face to face consultations Good interpersonal and presentation skills High degree of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative Change management Problem solving Ability to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontation Capability to work well in a team both within and across organisations Ability to negotiate and influence others Good level of computer literacy and word processing skillsHighly Desirable
Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Fulfil locally defined outcomes
Optimise medicines for patients who are on complex medicine regimes. Improve management of medicines to help reduce adverse effects to medicines. Maximise clinical outcomes for patients by focusing on patient engagement through medication reviews. Reduce potential waste medicines by medicine synchronisation and identifying non-adherent patients. Ensure cost effective use of investment in prescribing by ensuring full utilisation of resources and implementation of change to current prescribing.Key responsibilities
Undertake and record reviews of discharge/clinical letters where medication is involved to ensure all changes are accurately recorded on the clinical system and patients contacted where changes to medication have occurred or further tests are required Undertake and record medication reviews with direct patient contact for patients on complex medicine regimes/at high risk of harm from medicines (for example patients prescribed oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, warfarin/NOACs, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, antidepressants, beta-blockers, digoxin, opioid analgesics or aspirin), including patients residing in care homes. Proactively liaise with clinical staff to ensure this service is offered to patients who would benefit from having their medicines optimised Record interventions made during medication reviews using template provided and details of interventions that may have prevented an admission. When undertaking medication reviews, where appropriate, consideration should be given tapering, withdrawing, discontinuing or stopping medications to reduce over-prescribing, adverse drug effects and inappropriate or ineffective medication use by re-evaluating the ongoing reasons for, and effectiveness of medication therapy (de-prescribing). Challenge requests made to prescribe medication outside of local or national guidance Undertake a regular medication related audits and implement any actions identified. Communications & Working Relationship Communicate with staff of all levels in and outside the practiceCommunicate effectively with clinicians of all disciplines on complex medication issuesLead on forming and maintaining relationships with community pharmacists and other service providersCommunicate medication issues to patients and carers showing discretion and understandingLeadership
Act as an advocate and care co-ordinator for patients with complex pharmaceutical needs, liaising with clinicians, social care staff and othersAct as a local champion for medicines optimisationPromote standards for the quality use of medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and ultimately improved patient outcomesChallenge prescribing decisions of others where these are contrary to accepted guidance or not in the patients best interestsEducation, training and development
To act as an expert in-house resource on medicines optimisationParticipate in clinical audit and lead on audit of medicines-related activities prescribingDevelop and deliver appropriate training for non-clinical practice staff and patients regarding medicines use. This to include direct patient contact, therapeutic updates etc.Keep abreast of current drug safety advice and alerts; ensure that relevant audits ( MHRA safety alerts etc.) are carried out and guidance is circulated to GPs, pharmacists and other appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Provide advice and support regarding necessary action required. Agree, implement and monitor actions required for the medicines management QIPP plan, as requested by the CCG. Meet at least annually with the CCG to discuss the medicines optimisation service, receive updates from CCG and discuss and agree actions required for medicines management audits and QIPP Undertake other medicines optimisation activities (relevant to the defined outcomes for the service ) Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways within the practice that involve medicines, taking into account national (NICE etc.) and local clinical guidelines, formularies and prescribing policies Work closely with local community pharmacists to facilitate any agreed changes to drug therapy and collaborate on optimising the use of medicinesClinical
Maintain professional accreditation and CPD as required by the GPhC. Prescribe acute and repeat medication for patient need within areas of competency. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Pharmacy degree Registered with the GPhC Independent prescribing qualification Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable
Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.-
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