Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR A SENIOR CLINICAL PHARMACIST INHULL

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior pharmacist,to join the Medicines Optimisation Team at Haxby Group in Hull.

Haxby Group is a friendly, mutually supportive practice. Wepride ourselves in the provision of a caring, quality service to all ourpatients. We are a Primary Care Training and Workforce Hub with a commitment toeducate, nurture and develop a range of health care professionals bothtraditional and innovative. Our aim is to create a sustainable and productiveenvironment for everyone to work in.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated, flexible and reliableindividual who is passionate about patient care. You will have the ability tocommunicate effectively with clinicians, patients and support staff.

As a Senior ClinicalPharmacist, you will act within your professional boundaries to provide visibleleadership and operationalmanagement to the Medicines Optimisation Team. You will assist with the training and performance management of the MedicinesOptimisation Team.

As an autonomous practitioner you are responsible for thecare delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinicaldecision-making in the management of patients. You will work collaboratively tomeet the needs of patients and the practice at all sites or establishments,ensuring the highest standards of care, supporting the delivery of policy andprocedures.

You must work at all times within your own competence anduse your own judgement, knowledge, and common sense in your day-to-dayactivities.

About us

You will be a highly valued member of the team, receivingcompetitive benefits plus ongoing personal development and trainingopportunities in our high achieving environment.

Selection for Interview process

If you are applying through NHS Jobs, you will notice youare asked if you would like a guaranteed interview as part of the Two Tickdisability scheme. Whilst this is an admirable government initiative, please beaware we are not signed up to this scheme. This is a question on the NHS jobsapplication form which is outside of our own control. Our own process ensureswe consider candidates on the merit of their application only and we do not askany questions regarding a disability as part of our selection process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacy responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities may include any or all of the items in this job description which may be varied from time to time under the direction of the Director of Prescribing or the Medical Director.

To adhere to the GPhC code of ethics, observing and applying all professional, ethical and legal obligations.

Recognise and work within own competencies using own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.

Follow agreed protocols, referring to senior staff as appropriate.

To participate in the education and training for staff, carers and patients regarding medicine management issues.

To undertake annual clinical medication reviews.

To assist the wider team in ensuring all patients receive the appropriate drug monitoring required.

To ensure all major MHRA drug alerts, where appropriate and within your level of competence are acted upon within the practice.

Follow local and national Infection Control guidelines.

Demonstrate awareness of statutory and local child protection procedures, including systems of referral.

Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as Quality and Outcomes Framework and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets.

To facilitate and manage the development and delivery of a Practice Prescribing and Medicines Management Plan and the delivery of patient services as determined by Practice policy and local and national guidance.

To support the development of a practice based Medicines Management and Prescribing Team, including delivery of training, in order to maximise cost-effective prescribing and to improve the quality of patient care.

To promote high quality, cost effective and evidence based use of medicines within the practice.

To improve understanding of the principles of medicine optimisation.

To run specialist clinics for patients with long term conditions.

To ensure that all dispensing errors and near misses are logged in accordance with the companies procedures and to undertake any activity necessary to rectify or prevent errors.

To liaise with doctors about prescriptions to ensure accuracy and prevent risk.

To keep up-to-date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their uses for the purpose of continuing professional development.

To promote good practice in line with therapeutic developments.

To maintain computerised records in accordance with data protection principles to ensure patient confidentiality.

To counsel and advise patients on the safe and appropriate use of medicines.

To provide professional advice and guidance on medicines related queries and issues to the wider practice team and patients.

To advise and assist with all the above as required for Haxby Group and other associated businesses.

To provide regular support and feedback to the practice on prescribing action plans.

To update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the practices clinical computer systems including advice given and action taken.

To advise the Primary Health Care Team on the safe and secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.

Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as Practice Pharmacist.

Senior Clinical Pharmacist responsibilities

You will develop, implement, and adopt standard operating procedures and processes to avoid risk and to enable the team to work more efficiently and proactively, standardising good practice across the business.

You will have an oversight of the team workload and highlight any areas of concern to the managers.

You will be responsible for representing the teams at a group level, working with other managers to ensure the requirements of the team are met.

You will have authority to divert internal and external resources to other locations if the workload requires.

You will be responsible for liaising with external contactors regarding hours, deployment of staff, work completed, and manage problems with support from the prescribing lead GP.

Work with the Seniors and Director of Prescribing to ensure sufficient staff of appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix are available to meet current and future service delivery. You will highlight the areas that are impeding the work of medicines optimisation, in particular manpower, staff training and experience, access to technology, and external resource support, and work to resolve these. You will be aware of relevant CQC, QOF, PCN and any other targets that need to be met, their timeframes and what is required to fulfil them. You will ensure enough resources from the practice are in place to achieve these targets.

Managerial and leadership responsibilities

You will act as line manager to Clinical Pharmacist(s) in the MOT where agreed on an individual basis. You will promote equality, diversity and inclusion in people management techniques and lead by example. Provide leadership mentorship and support to team members. Role model appropriate behaviours and value and recognise the contribution of all team members and colleagues. Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessing competence. Foster good communications and relationships within the team. Ensure that performance reviews and personal development planning are carried out according to Practice policy for those you manage. Ensure that performance reviews and personal development planning are carried out according to Practice policy for those you manage. Ensure that programmes of induction, training and education tailored to the individual needs of team members are planned and implemented. Support the recruitment and training of pre-registration pharmacists, engaging with training partner organisations. Provide education supervision for pre-registration pharmacists. Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards. You will develop the skills to confidently lead on clinical projects to support patient care, both within the practice, and where integrated with external organisations as directed by the practice. Ensure the principles of infection control and local/national policies and guidelines are applied throughout the practice, monitoring and implementing changes as required. Assist in the management of complaints or significant events relevant to the Medicines Optimisation team, conduct investigations and ensure that actions arising out of investigations are implemented. Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and external good practice. Support the development of others in order to maximise potential. Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense.

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

Able to undertake the requirements of the post. Reliable.

Desirable

Flexible. Excellent attendance record.

Knowledge/ Qualifications/ Skills

Essential

Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Masters degree (MSc) in Pharmacy, MPharm (or equivalent). At least 3 years post qualification experience. In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and an understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare; acquired through the clinical diploma or equivalent training/experience. An excellent standard of written and verbal English. Numerate. Excellent customer service skills. Good administrative and organisational skills. IT literate. Supervisory experience. Understanding of business rationale.

Desirable

Managerial experience. Experience supervising trainee pharmacists. General practice or primary care experience. GPhC- accredited pharmacist independent prescriber. SystmOne experience. RPS membership.

Other

Essential

Able to work at the desired times. Flexibility of hours for cover.

Desirable

Car driver/clean licence. Non-smoker. Good sickness record.

Competencies/ Qualities/ Attributes

Essential

Pay attention to detail. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Work well under pressure. Ability to motivate and develop team. Trustworthy. Ability to work effectively to deadlines. Able to work unsupervised. Able to use own initiative. Be self-motivated. Able to listen and empathise. Hard working and willing. Flexible and adaptable, able to work according to changing need. Enthusiastic. Commitment to personal development.

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