Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

Weare looking for enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to join our team and developour services. You should be a keen learner, passionate about your clinicaldevelopment and able to communicate well at all levels. As a Clinical Pharmacist,your role is of paramount importance in providing expert pharmaceutical care toachieve clinical excellence and improved patient outcomes. In collaborationwith a team of healthcare professionals, your primary responsibility is toensure the safe and effective use of medications

Main duties of the job

Weactively support the development of our team to ensure they learn and grow withus. If you have the skills needed to offer expert services and/or are lookingto develop your career, apply today. We are looking for Pharmacists that areproactive, self-motivated with a positive attitude for building goodrelationships. You will delivering appropriate health care to patients as partof the new models of care at surgery level and within our primary care network.The Pharmacist will act autonomously within their professional scope ofpractice providing care for patients face to face/video consultations,telephone consultations and routine scheduled clinics.

Thepostholder will operate within their own sphere of competence and agreedacceptable limits of practice to provide expert professional clinical advice topatients, carers and colleagues, ensuring clinical safety and excellence.

About us

We are two small but busy ruralPractices operating in Wiltshire, with a proactive involvement in a successfulPrimary Care Network. We actively participate in shared initiatives such as aLeg Club, Older Persons Team, Physician Associate Programme, First-ContactPhysio Team and home visiting service for acute housebound patients.

We have a positive workingatmosphere with regular social events. We are a dynamic team who communicatewell and adapt to change responsively.

Our PCN comprises 4 GPPractices, delivering patient centred care to circa 30,000 residents. Byworking together in a Network, each Practice is able to offer a wider range ofservices, giving patients faster and more efficient access to the right care andsupport.

The Devizes PCN is a progressiveorganisation with a positive and pro-active team culture. We strive to ensurethat our colleagues feel well supported both operationally and developmentally.We look forward to hearing from candidates who will thrive within thisenvironment.

The NHS pension scheme isavailable at the Practice with an opt out option if required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Clinical Practice

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care. Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care. Delivery of care in line with NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care The post holder will work within their clinical competencies to provide specialist pharmaceutical support to all practices of the PCN including working with members of the wider healthcare team to improve care and support safe and effective prescribing. Moving between two practices, the role will have a patient facing element either face to face or telephone - including chronic disease management, repeat prescription management and structured medication reviews. This will also include the management and review of patients with polypharmacy. The post holder will need to be proactively involved in quality improvement and audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework. There will also be the requirement for the post holder to contribute to the provision of out of hours/extended hours/improved access services. The post holder will be supported to help develop the role and work to improve the care and outcomes for the patients across Devizes PCN. To play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality primary health care within the Devizes PCN Making recommendation for/or prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice.

Care Management

Communicates confidential and sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers in relation to their condition. Contribute to local and national practice targets clinical remit QOF, prescribing incentive scheme, National benchmarking. To monitor and meet care outcomes against standards and recommend or initiate changes as necessary. Clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions where medicines optimisation is required. To contribute to the surgeries on the day offering if requiring pharmacist input. To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals or intermediate care and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post-discharge and to reduce risk of readmission. To be involved in multidisciplinary clinical meetings within the PCN where appropriate Contribute to the provision of out of hours/on call/extended services for the practice and the patients. These can include patient facing and telephone consultations, signposting to other services and/or healthcare professionals where appropriate, while working within scope of practice and limits of competency. To provide medication reviews four our patient groups in a variety of mediums including face to face, telephone and virtual. To manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible within scope of practice. To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required. Implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal or shortage and other local or national guidance. To maintain full and complete records of all patient contacts using appropriate clinical templates and coding To undertake a proactive role in audit and quality improvement implementing recommendations where appropriate. Participate in review and setting of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing and help ensure practices prescribe in accordance with local guidelines and formulary. To identify areas of clinical risk at network level and make recommendations to support the introduction of new working practices that will optimise the quality of prescribing and make more efficient use of network resources. To monitor network practices prescribing against the local health economy and make recommendations for GPs or amend within scope of practice, based on findings. To maintain own clinical and professional competence and be responsible for own continuous professional development. Work with practices to ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care.

Administration and professional responsibilities

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes Ensure clinical systems kept up to date, recording and/or amending accurate details Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Attend and participate in practice and PCN meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Training and personal development

Maintain up to date skills and knowledge, maintaining awareness of professional issues at an advanced level. Training needs will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with the Practices requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self-reflection and peer review, as well as benchmarking and formal evaluation. Contribute to the identification and assessment of learning needs of staff and other professionals and assist in planning effective programmes of education. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. Act as a mentor for junior staff, assessing competence against set standards. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work and ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain revalidation requirements. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan. Regularly participate in clinical supervision.

Leadership personal and people development

Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of primary care network clinical services ensuring that the needs of the patient are a priority Support staff development in order to maximise potential Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work Work with the network manager to ensure sufficient staffing to provide a safe service, and that staff have the appropriate ability, quality and skill-mix to meet current and future service delivery Take part in recruitment processes where appropriate. Maintain effective communication and active involvement in the planning and processes of practice-based commissioning or similar initiatives Promote the role of Clinical Pharmacist in general practice.

Management responsibilities

To assist the practice manager in design and delivery of new patient services In participation with the practice manager, assist with yearly appraisals of practice clinical staff and produce a training programme as appropriate. Develop and maintain network policies and protocols for all new and existing practice services To be the infection control lead for practice activity and ensure all associated staff are aware of current procedures Ensure agreed clinical audits are carried out in collaboration with practices clinical auditor. Ensure the practice manager is aware of any matters arising or problems / potential problems Ensure all patient information produced such as patient leaflets are up to date.

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Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working on own and in a multi-disciplinary team Experience of clinical medication reviews and medicine optimisation management. Experience of clinical staff leadership Experience of routine care practices

Desirable

Experience of working as a Pharmacist in a Primary Care setting Vaccinations and Immunisations Up to date and abreast of IT in primary care

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree in pharmacy, or equivalent at time of qualification. Minimum 1 year post qualification experience is required GPhC Registered Demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

Relevant Qualifications required or course to area of experience Prescribing accreditation

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice, NSF and NICE guidelines Competent in basic life support Able to work as an effective team member Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions Self-motivated Able to maintain clear and legible documentation An understanding and Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Knowledge of the GPhC Code of Professional Conduct Knowledge of Clinical Governance & a commitment to clinical supervision Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health & safety including Infection Control

Desirable

Knowledge of Systm One and familiarity with the auditing aspects of the system Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS Leadership/Management Experience Change Management Experience Interest in innovation in primary care services Knowledge of the practice QOF obligations and NHS Primary Care Network DES service specifications Up to date mandatory training certificates

Qualities & Attributes

Essential

Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing Clinical Pharmacy knowledge /skills An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Quick thinking and an ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team Pleasant and articulate Able to work under pressure Able to work in a changing environment Able to use own initiative Able to undertake reflective thinking on own practice Flexible and positive approach to work Enthusiasm/Motivation

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