PCN Clinical Pharmacist

To be responsible for applying an effective medicine management system within the practice, including cost-effective prescribing, working as an independent prescriber, providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues. In addition, the post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, in line with the strategic objectives of the practice as well as manage the Pharmacy and prescription team.

The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice

b. Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses

c. To provide medication review services with patients in the practice

d. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions

e. Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice

f. Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken

g. To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments

h. Review medications for newly registered patients

i. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system

j. Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients

k. To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice

l. Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required

m. Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance

n. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional

o. Assist with QOF targets

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to:

a. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead

b. Provide education on medicines for the clinical team

c. Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc.

d. Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships

e. Produce pharmacy / prescribing newsletters or bulletins on a quarterly basis

f. To line manage the dispensary staff in accordance with current practice policy

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,978.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/03/2023
Reference ID: VICTORIAPCN