Practice Based Clinical Pharmacist

Integrated Care System; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Loughborough seeks a Clinical Pharmacist who will manage medication systems, provide consultations, and implement safe prescribing procedures. The ideal candidate will hold GPhC registration and relevant certifications, and be dedicated to improving patient care within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered with commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience in primary care settings preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication reviews and consultations.
• Implement safe prescribing systems.
• Engage in audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Medication management

Communication skills

Cost-effective prescribing

Education

GPhC Registered Pharmacist

Minor Ailments certification

MUR and repeat dispensing certification

Job description

Asa Clinical Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber, you will play a key role insupporting safe, effective, and personalised medication management.

You will be responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system withinthe practice. You will be expected to work to achieve cost-effectiveprescribing, work as an independent prescriber, provide advice and support forboth patients and colleagues, undertake all duties expected within the changingrole over time. Lead and take part in audits and quality prescribinginitiatives. Take part in training of others when required. Undertake anyduties as identified within the GP DES, or other contracts. Maintain ownprofessional accreditation requirements. Work will be based in Practice.

Main duties of the job

Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There maybe on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependentupon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a.Practiceas an independent prescriber working within scope of practice (when qualified)

b.Toprovide medication review services with patients by telephone calls, clinicalrecords reviews, face to face reviews or during domiciliary visits

c.Toreconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments.

d.Reviewall safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken.

e.Carryout targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients (e.g., by using eclipse)

f.Reviewand implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance.

g.Toprovide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing, andembedding a system

i.Completework as specified within the GP DES or other contracts.

Task to be sent to accountable GP if anyalterations have been made to the repeat template if not an independentprescriber as per agreed practice policy

full job description available on request

About us

We are a family-orientated practice located inthe heart of Loughborough town centre. Working in a dynamic environment thatembraces modern technology and continuous improvement, we as a team arecommitted to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our busy practicethrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared dedication to supporting ourpatients and each other.

Job responsibilities

Primary Reponsibilities

Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There maybe on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependentupon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a.Practiceas an independent prescriber working within scope of practice (when qualified)

b.Toprovide medication review services with patients by telephone calls, clinicalrecords reviews, face to face reviews or during domiciliary visits

c.Toreconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments.

d.Reviewall safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken.

e.Carryout targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients (e.g., by using eclipse)

f.Reviewand implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance.

g.Toprovide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing, andembedding a system

i.Completework as specified within the GP DES or other contracts.

Task to be sent to accountable GP if anyalterations have been made to the repeat template if not an independentprescriber as per agreed practice policy

Secondary responsibilities

Inaddition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may berequested to:

a.Toprovide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

b.Encouragecost-effective prescribing within Practice.

c.Reviewmedications for newly registered patients

d.Implementand embed a robust repeat prescribing system.

e.Toreauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice

f.Identifypatients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant cliniciansas required.

g.Supportclinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies.

h.Activelysignpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

i.Assistwith QOF targets.

j.Administerinfluenza and travel vaccines.

k.Provideeducation on medicines for the clinical team.

l.Reviewthe latest guidance ensuring The Practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

m.Actas the practices point of contact for all medicines related matters,establishing positive working relationships.

n.Producepharmacy / prescribing newsletters or bulletins on a quarterly basis.

Undertake research activities

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

A good attitude and positive action towardsED&I creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve theirfull potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: itimproves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and itis required by law.

Patients and their families have the right to betreated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment andcare. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not bediscriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, genderreassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibilityto treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.

Staff have the right to be treated fairly inrecruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environmentwhere diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff willnot be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, genderreassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race,religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility toensure that you treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.

Safety, Health,Environment and Fire (SHEF)

The Practice is committed to supporting andpromoting opportunities to for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety.You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you,your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance withhealth and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health andSafety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutorylegislation.

Confidentiality

The Practiceis committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patientsentrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating totheir health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so inconfidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy andmaintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legalrequirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained thatall staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

Topreserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required tothink not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continuallyre-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overalleffectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests witheveryone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improvequality and share good practice.

The Practicecontinually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care withimproved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote aculture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff arepermitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service deliveryand enhance patient care.

Induction Training

On arrival at The Practiceall personnel are to complete an induction programme.

Learning and Development

Theeffective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that allstaff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competencesto perform their role. All staff will be required to partake and completemandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well asparticipating in The Practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject toapproval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance theirknowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately, enable them toimprove processes and service delivery.

Allstaff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork isessential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication isessential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enablesthe sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

Service Delivery

Allstaff must adhere to the information contained within the Practice andindividual practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols areadhered to at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during theinduction process regarding policy and procedures.

Security

The security of The Practice is theresponsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at alltimes and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Underno circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks to anyone andare to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.

Professional Conduct

Atwork staff are required to dressappropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with auniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role.

Leave

Allpersonnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure all of theirstaff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 27 days leave each year(pro rata plus declared bank holiday days pro rata), and should be encouragedto take all of their leave entitlement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPhC Registered Pharmacist
• Minor Ailments certification
• MUR and repeat dispensing certification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.