Clinical Pharmacist
2 months ago
Job summary
Chorley TogetherPrimary Care Network are seeking an experienced Clincial Pharmacist tojoin the team at Whittle Surgery. If you're looking for a new challenge, then this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, provide structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, medication reviews for care home patients, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations processes.
The post holder will also provide leadership on quality improvement and clinical audit and well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
About us
Formed in May 22, Chorley Together PCN consists of six GP practices across the Chorley and Leyland locality and serves a population of approximately 38000.
Whittle Surgery is located in modern purpose built premises on the A6 at Whittle-le-Woods and has a current list size of 11500 patients. You will work closely with GPs, Social Prescribers, Mental Health Practitioner, First Contact Practitioner, Care Co-ordinators and practice nursing and admin teams as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a holistic and patient centred approach to care.
Informal discussions and practice visits are welcomed. Please contact Keely Unsworth, Practice Business Manager, Whittle Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Practice as an independent prescriber workingwithin scope of practice
Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultationswith patients for Structured Medication Reviews
To provide medication review services with patientsin the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home
To provide advice and support for patients asrequired
Encourage cost-effective prescribing within thepractice and network
Review all safety alerts ensuring the requiredactions are taken at practice level
To reconcile medicines following patients dischargefrom hospital or clinic appointments
Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribingsystem
To provide subject matter expertise on medicationmonitoring, implementing and embedding a system
Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-riskpatients
To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribingwithin scope of practice
Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing,liaising with the relevant clinicians as required
Review and implement safe prescribing systems forvulnerable patients, improving compliance
Support clinicians with the management of patientssuffering from drug and alcohol dependencies
Actively signpost patients to the correcthealthcare professional
Assist with QOF targets
Inaddition to the key responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requestedto:
Partake in audit as directed
Provide education on medicines forthe clinical team
Review the latest guidance ensuringthe practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.
Act as the practice point of contactfor all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships
Contribute information to help PCN,commissioners and local partners identify unmet needs within the community andgaps in community provision.
Contribute to PCN work by meeting therequirements of the PCN DES
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist Experience of managing pharmacy services in a primary care setting.
Desirable
Broad knowledge of General Practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Clear and polite telephone manner. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft products. Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters. Effective time management skills. Ability to work and make decisions autonomously and take initiative. Team player. Excellent interpersonal skills. Problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to follow policies and procedures. Ability to problem solve, with a strong solution focused approach.
Desirable
Experience of using EMIS.
Qualifications
Essential
GPhC Registered Pharmacist Independent Prescriber Qualification
Desirable
Minor Ailments CertificationWe have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below
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