Care Homes Pharmacist

2 weeks ago

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom West Kent Primary Care Full time

Job summary

West Kent Primary Care are seeking to employ a Frailty and Care Homes Clinical Pharmacist on behalf of Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network (PCN). The post holder will work in the care homes team to provide improved qualityand safety of care offered to patients in care homes. They willhave regular contact with care home residents, aim to reduce GP workload incare homes and will support the management of patients with long-termconditions.

Tunbridge Wells Primary Care Network(PCN) is made up of 8 member GP practices servicing over 85,000 patients. We are a forward thinking, dynamic andcohesive PCN offering services including First Contact MSK Assessment, SocialPrescribing, Paramedics and Clinical Pharmacy.

Main duties of the job

The Care Home Clinical Pharmacistwill improve the quality and safety of care offered topatients of Tunbridge Wells who are living locally in care homes or arehousebound. Theywill conduct medication reviews at care homes or in patients homes, buildingeffective relationships with all care home staff and carers. They will have regular contact with patients and will reduce theworkload of GP prescribers in the practices, supporting a multidisciplinary team with structuredmedication reviews, treatment escalation plans and support the management of patients with long-term conditions.

As part of this role the PCN willfund for you to be enrolled into the NHS England CPPE Education Programme whichlasts for 18 months. Study leave and time off to attend courses will be builtinto your work plan.

About us

West Kent Primary Carewill act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GPFederation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge,Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision inthe area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisationwhose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care thatenables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

What we can offer:

Favourableterms and conditions Match NHSAnnual Leave entitlement NEST and NHSPension A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Training, support, and development in your career Flexibleworking arrangements Recognitionvia Employee of the Month scheme Wellbeingsupport and Employee Assistance Programme

*Due to thegeographical location and travel required for the role, it would be beneficial to have a full driving license.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide support on medicines related issues to the practice andcare home teams

Develop Care Home services indiscussion with the Care Home GP Lead and Care Home Pharmacy Team Managing workflow of residentsreviews Lead in the ongoing care ofcomplex residents Performface-to-face medication reviews of polypharmacy patients Provideleadership on quality improvement and clinical audit, as well as managingaspects of medicines safety and antibiotic stewardship. Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as a community / acute / primary care based pharmacist Experience in providing clinical advice and expertise on medicines to colleagues and patients

Desirable

Knowledge of structured medication reviews and producing recommendations for prescribing and monitoring Knowledge of medicines management at point of hospital discharge including patients living in care homes Experience of managing long-term conditions in a clinical setting

Qualifications

Essential

University Degree in Pharmacy Sciences Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Desirable

Registered Prescriber

other

Desirable

Knowledge or Use of the clinical system EMIS

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