Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary

We are looking for an AdvancedClinical Practitioner (pharmacist) to join Leeds City Medical Practice on either a full or parttime basis. The post holder will be able to demonstrate safe,competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, includingassessment, diagnostic skills, treatment and evaluation. As well as taking on responsibility for the management of the acute medication requests for thepractice.

Main duties of the job

Work collaboratively with the whole practice teamto deliver an excellent service that meets the medical needs of patients. Consult with patients taking full history, assess,diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drugbased treatment methods and agree management plans. Maintain and complete acute medication requestswithin own competencies. Workautonomously at a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scopeof professional practice following local and national protocols. Demonstratea high level of clinical decision-making skills and provide a range of clinicalcare, underpinned by NICE Guidelines and evidence-based theory. Prescribein line with current guidelines and review and monitor patient medications. Maintainclinical competence in a range of extended skills as required to meet the needsof the patient. Ensureappropriate, timely and efficient referral to other health and social care bodies. Supportthe rest of the team in developing and promoting high quality service based onbest practice and underpinned with a sound theoretical knowledge. Participateand contribute to all clinical targets (QOF, QIS, ES etc) and infection controlacross the practice. Maintainpatient confidentiality at all times and be alert to Safeguarding issues orconcerns. Visitpatients who are housebound in order to carry out clinical assessment whenrequired. Adhere toProfessional Code of Conduct at all times.

About us

Leeds City Medical Practice is a forward thinking, supportive and friendly practice. We are a large busy Training Practice with ten GP Partners across two sites in Beeston delivering care and services to a population of over 19,400 patients.

The role requires resilience and the ability to be flexible and adaptable, confident to work independently undertaking autonomous decisions made in practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Job Purpose, Duties andResponsibilities

Work collaboratively with the whole practice team to deliver anexcellent service that meets the medical needs of patients.

Consult with patients taking full history, assess, diagnose and manageacute and chronic conditions, including drug and non-drug based treatmentmethods and agree management plans.

Management of the acute medication requests for the surgery, within own competencies.

Work autonomouslyat a level appropriate to clinical competence and within the scope ofprofessional practice following local and national protocols.

Demonstrate a highlevel of clinical decision-making skills and provide a range of clinical care,underpinned by NICE Guidelines and evidence-based theory.

Prescribe in linewith current guidelines and review and monitor patient medications.

Maintain clinicalcompetence in a range of extended skills as required to meet the needs of thepatient.

Ensureappropriate, timely and efficient referral to other health and social care bodies.

Support the restof the team in developing and promoting high quality service based on bestpractice and underpinned with a sound theoretical knowledge.

Participate andcontribute to all clinical targets (QOF, QIS, ES etc) and infection controlacross the practice.

Maintain patientconfidentiality at all times and be alert to Safeguarding issues or concerns.

Visit patientswho are housebound in order to carry out clinical assessment when required.

Adhere to ProfessionalCode of Conduct at all times.

Ensure accuratecompletion of all necessary documentation and electronic patient records.

Attend and participatein practice meetings as required.

Undertake anyother reasonable duty that is required for business needs.

Communications

Maintains effectivecommunication, verbally, in writing and electronically. Signposting whereappropriate, both internally and externally to ensure that patient needs aremet by the most appropriate service.

Ensure accurate collectionof activity data to enable audit and evaluation of the service.

Support and advice isavailable from GPs and other members of Management at the practice at all times.

Student/ Staff Education & Training

Participatein the education and training of students of all disciplines and assist in theinduction of all members of Practice Staff, as required

Personal / Professional Development:

Maintain continued education through attendance at any courses and/orstudy days necessary as deemed useful or necessary for professionaldevelopment, or as requested by the Partners for the development of thepractice.

Ensure Accreditation is maintained with registered Body.

Participation in individual performance review / appraisal, includingtaking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and /orprofessional development.

Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance anddemonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Participate inclinical supervision and training.

Attend in-housetraining and meetings as required.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust uswith, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their healthand other matters. They do so inconfidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacyand act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this JobDescription, the post-holder may have access to confidential informationrelating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcareworkers. They may also have access toinformation relating to the practice as a business organisation. All suchinformation from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues,other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulgedto authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and proceduresrelating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Employees must atall times maintain the clinical confidentiality of the material and informationthey handle.

They must assumeresponsibility for their professional conduct with regard to confidentiality,professional standards of care and quality of service, record keeping bothmanual and computerised.

Health and Safety

Employees must be aware ofthe responsibilities placed on them by the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are followed to maintain a safeenvironment for staff, patients and visitors.

Individuals have at alltimes a duty to conduct themselves and to undertake their work in a safemanner, so not to endanger themselves or others. Clearly, the degree of such responsibilitiescarried out by particular individuals will depend on the nature and the extentof their work. Should any individualfeel concerned over the safety of their work, it should be brought to theattention of their manager.

Individuals must adhere tothe health and safety rules and procedures of the Practice. There is a legal duty to use the safetydevices and equipment provided.

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintainingtheir own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practiceHealth & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplaceaccording to practice guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities andundertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge andskills

Using appropriate infection control procedures,maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified.

Policies and Procedures

The post holder will berequired to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf ofthe Practice.

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights ofpatients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights,interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures andpolicies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carersand colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, isnon-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities andrights.

Quality

Thepost-holder will strive to maintain a high quality service within the Practice,and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Review of the Role

Thisjob description is not intended to be exhaustive, but to indicate the mainresponsibilities.

The post holder is requiredto be flexible in developing the role in accordance with changes within LeedsCity Medical Practice management agenda and priorities.

The Job Description will be subject to reviewand amendment, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the changing needsof the service and the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GPhC Registered Independent Prescriber Qualified

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