Job summary Joiningour Clinical Pharmacy Team across General Practices and Care Homes in SurreyHeath and playing an important role complementing the clinical pharmacists andother members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
Working under supervision of a clinicalpharmacist, undertaking resident/patient-facing activities and supporting theteam of clinical pharmacists to ensure effective and efficient use of medicineswithin care homes and general practice, through shared decision-makingconversations with residents/patients.Initiallyfocusing on supporting the Primary Care Network (PCN) implement the medicinesoptimisation requirements of the new Network Contract Direct Enhanced Servicesand other PCN Care Homes responsibilities.As the PCNs Care Homes plans mature, the focus of the role will expandto support the clinical pharmacists across general practice in Surrey Heath.Supportingthe clinical pharmacists in implementing effective medicine management in carehomes and across the practices, and identifying areas for improvement, andinitiating and managing change.
Main duties of the job Functionas part of the general practice and PCN team and working across the practicesand care homes in Surrey Heath, developing professional supportive relationships.Carryout medicines optimisation tasks, to improve the quality and cost effectivenessof prescribing, and patient adherence and administration.Undertaketasks to support structured medication reviews/medication reviews.Buildand run EMIS reports to identify/stratify patients/residents for review.Undertakemedicines reconciliation, with support of other clinical staff reviewmedication changes and communicate change appropriately, including for new carehome residents / patients and post hospital discharge / out-patients.Synchronisingmedicines for patient transfer between care settings, linking with localcommunity pharmacists, and referring to the clinical pharmacist for structuredmedication reviews (SMRs).Useconsultation skills, where required, to work in partnership withpatients/residents to ensure they use their medicines effectively (checking inhaler technique).Wherecompetent, provide specialist expertise to address both the public health needsand social care needs of residents/patients, including providing lifestyleadvice, service information, and helping tacking health inequalities.Supportmembers of the practice team on matters relating to medicines optimisation,prescription requests, queries and drug monitoring About us We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 97,000 patients across Surrey Heath.
We began in 2016 and now employ around 200 members of staff across our clinical and corporate support teams.
Since 2019 we have hosted the Primary Care Network in Surrey Heath.As a GP Federation, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community based healthcare services.
We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary care services in Surrey Heath and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.Patients are at the heart of everything we do,and we pride ourselves inensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see Supporting Documents for full Job Description, list of responsibilities and Person Specification Person Specification Knowledge, Training, Skills and Experience Essential NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent, Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Have completed, be enrolled in, be undertaking or prepared to undertake an approved primary care pharmacy educational pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH).
Knowledge of pharmacy procedures and the wholesaler supply chain, Skilled in using pharmacy references, both online and texts (including the CCG's formulary), Understanding of medicines legislation and ethics, Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work in non-discriminatory way, Communication Skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Effective interpersonal and communication skills, Strong influencing and negotiation skills, Ability to handle difficult & contentious situations with discretion and confidence, Working within policies / procedures, A/I/P (for all communication elements), Ability to prioritise & work effectively to deadlines, Able to work under pressure, Willingness / availability to support the Practice in its provision of primary care medical services during Surgery opening hours, Working knowledge of Microsoft office with intermediate keyboard skills to write reports, documents and present data, Access to own transport and a valid driving licence, Flexibility in working arrangements, Reliable, enthusiastic, self- motivated, hardworking, honest, pleasant and approachable, Commitment to life-long learning / continuing professional development, Enthusiasm to develop new services to benefit patient care, Needs to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships in terms of day-to-day working practices, Self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative, Ability to demonstrate political sensitivity and discretion, An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
Desirable Experience in medicines management or community pharmacy, Experience of General Practice repeat prescribing policies and systems -Use of GP computer systems, IT skills - in analysing and presenting prescribing activity data, Experience of multidisciplinary working, Experience of educating and training staff / patients / carers, Understanding of EMIS GP system Analytical Essential Ability to analyse and interpret data and present reports, Ability to apply the principles of evidence-based medicine to prescribing