Medicines Management Technician

2 weeks ago

South Petherton, United Kingdom Symphony Healthcare Services Limited Full time

Job summary

Are you a forward thinking pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity in Somerset?

Toprovide primary care based pharmacy services for the West Somerset Primary CareNetwork.

To support, promote andimplement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use ofmedicines. This includes patient-centred structured medication reviews andsupporting the implementation of national and local guidance in order toimprove patient care in line with Primary Care Network aims and objectives

Pay rate is £ to £ per hour depending on experience working30 hours per week. You can also benefit from an NHS or NEST Pension. Closing date 15th May 2024.

Main duties of the job

Provide sessional clinical support to the surgeries within theWest Somerset Primary Care Network as a clinical pharmacist, seeing patientsand leading on medicines optimisation.

Support the PCN practices to improve medicines reconciliation ondischarge, formulary compliance, repeat prescribing management and medicationreviews.

Support West Somerset PCN and Somerset ICB plans to reducemedicines waste in primary care.

Interpret and provide complex medicines information to patients,carers and healthcare professionals.

To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe,rational, effective and economical use of medicines.

Undertake clinical audit and other outcome measures to supportpatient care and safety.

About us

Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd. is a growing primary care organisation based in Somerset which aims to improve and develop the best patient-centered care and services in the country, and we are embracing change within general practice by implementing new and innovative models of care. If you are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare and share our values, join us to support the achievement of our goals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide sessional clinical support to the surgeries within the West Somerset Primary Care Network as a clinical pharmacist, seeing patients and leading on medicines optimisation. Support the PCN practices to improve medicines reconciliation on discharge, formulary compliance, repeat prescribing management and medication reviews. Support West Somerset PCN and Somerset ICB plans to reduce medicines waste in primary care. Interpret and provide complex medicines information to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, rational, effective and economical use of medicines. Undertake clinical audit and other outcome measures to support patient care and safety. Create and implement medicine related guidelines, policies and SOPs as appropriate to the different service areas. Provide and receive complex, sensitive information and communication relating to pharmaceutical care of patients. Provide prescribing service within sphere of competency to patients in primary care, as a pharmacist independent prescriber. To develop, advise, agree and implement action plans at a practice level, monitor the effect of changes made and ensure that any benefits are maintained in the longer term. This will include: Reviewing prescribing data for the practices to highlight areas where there is scope for improving the clinical effectiveness of prescribing. Obtaining agreement with the practices to implement medicines optimisation projects with the overall aim of following national prescribing guidance and cost effective prescribing. Advising GPs and other health professionals on cost effective prescribing and aiding rationalisation of drug choice via formulary/guideline/protocol development. Record clinical activity, interventions, KPIs and to monitor the outcome of interventions. Provide training on medicines on a regular basis to GP surgery staff, patients and carers in all relevant aspects of medicine use. To maintain knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice on a regular basis in line with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) CPD requirements To fulfil the professional requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good professional Practice of the GPhC The post holder will be responsible to the SHS Lead Pharmacist and Primary Care Network Clinical Director, but will be expected to use their own initiative to make complex decisions within defined parameters with little supervision. Requirement to participate in the national training scheme for pharmacists in primary care Participate in the PCN DES and other objectives and workstreams Person Specification

Experience

Essential

At least 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience Clinical Pharmacy experience Clinical audit experience Knowledge and understanding of Primary Care

Desirable

Previously experience of working within integrated healthcare organisations or teams

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to work alone without direct supervision when required Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals Ability to train other members of staff Ability to use Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook Excellent Communication and influencing skills Professional appearance & demeanour Adaptable to change: flexible in accepting new procedures and policies Ability to demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated Progressive and continuing professional development Enthusiastic Assertive Hold current UK driving licence and be able to drive between practices and care homes with business cover on insurance

Qualifications

Essential

GPhC registration as a Pharmacist Certificate or MSc/Diploma Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

Independent prescribing qualification

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