Clinical Pharmacist

Job summary South Readingand Shinfield Group Medical Practice is a long established large GP Practice,rated GOOD in all categories by CQC.
The Practice is located across two sitesin South Reading.
Our friendly, professional and experienced GPs, extendedrange of HCPs and administrative teams offer a wide range of clinicalservices.We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for anenthusiastic and proactive individual to join us.
You will join an established,multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering high quality medicinesmanagement and clinical pharmacy input to our patients.
Main duties of the job Provide medication review services to patients via clinics in thepractice, and residential and nursing homes, and to deliver pharmaceutical careplans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improve the quality ofpatient care.
Assist partners with the appropriate monitoring and management of theirprescribing budgets.
Prepare evidence-based resources and information to support themedicine management team and all other relevant health professionals in theimplementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
Help plan, develop and support the introduction of new workingprocesses within the practice to optimise the quality of prescribing.
Provide travel clinics in the practiceTo advise the primary health care team on the safe and secure handlingof controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuring compliance with medicineslegislation.
To oversee prescriptions registersTo action all alerts to check whether it has any relevance to the practice,and complete proof of action About us If you would like to be part of a truly committed and supportive team, then were looking forward to hearing from you.
Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARYResponsiblefor supporting the partners in implementing effective medicine management withinthe practice, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managingchange.JOBRESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and manage amedicines management plan and deliver patient services as determined by practicepolicy and local and national guidance.Develop and manage the medicinesmanagement team, including delivery of training, in order to maximisecost-effective prescribing and improve the quality of patient care.Patientservices Provide medication review services to patients viaclinics in the practice, and residential and nursing homes, and to deliverpharmaceutical care plans that maximise cost-effective prescribing and improvethe quality of patient care.
Assist partners with the appropriate monitoringand management of their prescribing budgets.
Prepare evidence-based resources and informationto support the medicine management team and all other relevant healthprofessionals in the implementation of rational cost-effective prescribing.
Help plan, develop and support the introduction ofnew working processes within the practice to optimise the quality ofprescribing.Responsibilityfor administration To provide regular support and feedback to practiceon prescribing action plans To update and maintain accurate patient medicationrecords on the practices clinical computer systems, including advice given andaction taken.
To advise the primary health care team on the safeand secure handling of controlled drugs and other medicines, ensuringcompliance with medicines legislation.To be responsible for the updating of all PGDs atboth sites To action all alerts to check whether it has anyrelevance to the practice, and complete proof of actionDrug safety alert reviewTo be the lead in the practice for PQS To be the Antibiotic Champion for thepracticeCommunicationThe post-holder shouldrecognize the importance of effective communication within the team and willstrive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods ofcommunication and respond accordingly.Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patientsentrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation totheir health and other matters.
They doso in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect theirprivacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in thisjob description, 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 onlybe divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies andprocedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal andsensitive dataHealth & safety:The post-holder will implement and lead on a fullrange of promotion and management their own and others health and safety andinfection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, thepractice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policyand published procedures.
This will include (but will not be limited to): Using personal security systems within theworkplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infectioncontrol and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professionalrequirements, and good practice guidelines Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use and monitoring of the correct use of StandardOperating Procedures for cleaning and infection control Responsible for correct hand hygiene of self andothers Ownership of infection control and clinicallybased patient care protocols, and implementation of those protocols within theteam Active observation of current working practicesacross the team in relation to infection control, cleanliness and relatedactivities, ensuring that procedures are followed and weaknesses / trainingneeds are identified, escalating issues as appropriate Identifying the risks involved in work activitiesand undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks acrossclinical and patient process Making effective use of training to updateknowledge and skills, and initiate and manage the training of others across thefull range of infection control and patient processes Monitoring practice facilities and equipment inrelation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand-cleansingfacilities, wipes etc.
are sufficient to ensure a good clinical workingenvironment.
Lack of facilities to be escalated as appropriate.
Safe management of sharps procedures, includingtraining, use, storage and disposal Using appropriate infection control procedures,maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free fromhazards.
Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalationto responsible management Actively identifying, reporting, and correctinghealth and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areasgenerally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation toother work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in themaintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business inconsultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training(minimum twice annually) Routine management of own team / team areas, andmaintenance of work space standards Waste management, including collection, handling,segregation, container management, storage and collection Spillage control procedures, management andtraining Decontamination control procedures, management andtraining, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Correct cleaning of equipment used for nearpatient testing, such as blood glucose monitoring equipment and smokelysers,using the manufacturers instructions as appropriate Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children.Equality and diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights ofpatients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance ofpeoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practiceprocedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefsof patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and ofthe individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelingspriorities and rights.Personal/Professional development:The post-holder will participate in any training programme implementedby the practice as part of this employment, with such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performancereview, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of ownpersonal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development,learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others whoare undertaking similar workQuality:The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice,and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality andrisk Assess own performance and take accountability forown actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team byreflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improveand enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in otheragencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload andresourcesCommunication:The post-holder shouldrecognize the importance of effective communication within the team and willstrive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methodsof communication and respond accordinglyContribution to the Implementation of Services:The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential It is anticipated that the level of qualification held may vary according to the level of position and the components of the role being carried out: Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in pharmacy, as demonstrated within a practice portfolio.
Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Must hold a prescribing qualification