Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

The post holder will work independently themajority of the time with support from the Clinical Director and GPs within theWakefield Health Alliance Primary Care Network. Engaging with GP Partners andPractice Managers across Practices within the district.College Lane SurgeryThe GrangePark Green SurgeryLangthwaite SurgeryWhite Rose SurgeryRycroft Surgery The post holder will still work strictly inaccordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols where applicable and will be responsible for supporting the partners of the Wakefield Health Alliance in implementing effective medicine management within the practices named above, identifying areas for improvement, initiating, and managing change.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management for the Practice, leading on medicines review and management across all areas. Assess and advise Practice and patient need across the full range of prescribing and medication activities. Provide advice and guidance on the management of medicines and safe prescribing processes. Input and involvement with quality improvement processes and clinical audit.

About us

Conexus Healthcare Community Interest Company is the federation of General Practices in Wakefield, we have five areas of work.1. Operational support: We deliver high-quality public facing Health and well-being services 2. Training: Providing training, development, and consultancy services.3. Strategic Development: Supporting General Practices and Primary Care Networks for sustainability and effectiveness. 4. Back Office Support: Offering infrastructure services to support our General Practices and Primary Care Networks.5. Voice for General Practice: Advocating for General Practice within the Health and Care System. For more information please visit our website orrefer to the About Conexus information sheet.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Jobresponsibilities/Purpose of the Role

Develop and manage a medicines management plan anddeliver patient services as determined by practice/PCN policy and local andnational guidance.

Develop and manage the medicines management team,including delivery of training, to maximise cost-effective prescribing andimprove the quality of patient care.

Work within their clinical competencies as partof a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicinesmanagement, provide face to face structured medication reviews, manage longterm conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems forsafer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations andreauthorisation, acute prescription request, while addressing both the publichealth and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up thePCN

Undertake medication review of patients withpolypharmacy especially for older people, people in residential care homes andthose with multiple co-morbidities.

Provide leadership on quality improvement andclinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and OutcomesFramework (QOF)

This role is pivotal to improving the quality ofcare and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliveran excellent service within general practice.

The post holder will be supported to develop theirrole to become a non-medical prescriber if that qualification is not alreadyheld.

PatientServices

Provide medication review services to patientsvia clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in residential and nursinghomes, and to deliver pharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effectiveprescribing and improve the quality of patient care.

Present at patient group meetings or otherappropriate events to give advice on the appropriate use of medicines.

Produce patient information leaflets and postersand run medicine awareness projects throughout the year.

Assist partners with the appropriate monitoringand management of their prescribing budgets.

Prepare evidence-based resources and informationto support the medicine management team and all other relevant healthprofessionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.

Help plan, develop, and support the introductionof new working processes within the practice to optimise the quality ofprescribing

Responsibilityfor Administration

To provide regular support and feedback topractice on prescribing action plans.

To produce quarterly reports on practice progressto the lead GP for medicines management

To update and maintain accurate patientmedication records on the practices clinical computer systems, includingadvice given and action taken.

To advise the primary health care team on thesafe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuringcompliance with medicines legislation

See attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Relevant theoretical and practical knowledge of general practice and evidence based medicine Knowledge of the principles of medicines optimisation Knowledge of polypharmacy and deprescribing Up-to-date knowledge of health agenda (local and national)

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience of working at a specialist level with CCG, community or hospital pharmacy services and/or at the interface between primary care and other healthcare providers Demonstrable awareness and understanding of risk stratification approaches to identify chronic disease and long-term condition patients Awareness and experience of systems to support management of patients in a primary care setting, delivering pharmaceutical input and support in the context of pathways of care and the business of the organisation Experience of consultation within a clinical setting to support people using motivational interviewing techniques, patient education and supported self care

Desirable

Demonstrable experience of working across the full range of patient needs Experience of contributing to clinical audit and quality initiatives Experienced in innovative and effective methods of training and supervision

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with GPhC Masters degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development and application to practice within the last 12 months Willingness to undertake up to date statutory and mandatory training as defined by Conexus Healthcare

Desirable

IP Prescribing qualification

Skills & Aptitude

Essential

Highly organised and methodical Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships across multidisciplinary teams Ability to influence and persuade partners and stakeholders of the merits of different options, innovations, new opportunities and challenges Ability to interpret complex clinical information and data on medicines to deliver clinical care Excellent communication skills - both verbal and non-verbal Effective time management and ability to prioritise own workload, including project planning Ability to teach, train and supervise others

Desirable

Ability to prepare formal documentation including reports to influence practice and procedure

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