Job Description
Job summary A new opportunity has arisen to join our proactive forward thinking practice based in the centre of Birmingham. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Prescribing Pharmacist. Main duties of the job This is a chance to get involved in a Practice which works democratically. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment and passion to providing high quality patient care and who also has the desire to attain their own individual career goals.Previous experience in Primary Care is highly desirable. About us Practice with list size of circa 10,000EMIS Web and Docman practicePaper lightHigh QOF achieverPractice team includes GP's, Practice Nurse, Nurse Prescriber, Pharmacist Prescriber and HCAs Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities and DutiesMedication reviewsRepeat prescription re-authorisationProcessing of hospital discharge lettersProcessing out-patient treatment requests from specialistsLong term condition clinicsQualificationsPharmacy degreeRegistered with the GPhCIndependent prescribing qualificationEvidence of commitment to continuing professional developmentSkillsA good clinical knowledgeExcellent verbal & written communication skillsAbility to engage with patients via telephone and during face to face consultationsGood interpersonal and presentation skillsHigh degree of self-motivation and ability to work on own initiativeChange managementProblem solvingAbility to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontationCapability to work well in a team both within and across organisationsAbility to negotiate and influence othersGood level of computer literacy and word processing skillsHighly DesirablePrevious experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:Fulfil locally defined outcomesOptimise medicines for patients who are on complex medicine regimes.Improve management of medicines to help reduce adverse effects to medicines.Maximise clinical outcomes for patients by focusing on patient engagement through medication reviews.Reduce potential waste medicines by medicine synchronisation and identifying non-adherent patients.Ensure cost effective use of investment in prescribing by ensuring full utilisation of resources and implementation of change to current prescribing.Key responsibilitiesUndertake and record reviews of discharge/clinical letters where medication is involved to ensure all changes are accurately recorded on the clinical system and patients contacted where changes to medication have occurred or further tests are requiredUndertake and record medication reviews with direct patient contact for patients on complex medicine regimes/at high risk of harm from medicines (for example patients prescribed oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, warfarin/NOACs, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, antidepressants, beta-blockers, digoxin, opioid analgesics or aspirin), including patients residing in care homes.Proactively liaise with clinical staff to ensure this service is offered to patients who would benefit from having their medicines optimisedRecord interventions made during medication reviews using template provided and details of interventions that may have prevented an admission.When undertaking medication reviews, where appropriate, consideration should be given tapering, withdrawing, discontinuing or stopping medications to reduce over-prescribing, adverse drug effects and inappropriate or ineffective medication use by re-evaluating the ongoing reasons for, and effectiveness of medication therapy (de-prescribing).Challenge requests made to prescribe medication outside of local or national guidanceUndertake a regular medication related audits and implement any actions identified.Communications & Working RelationshipCommunicate with staff of all levels in and outside the practiceCommunicate effectively with clinicians of all disciplines on complex medication issuesLead on forming and maintaining relationships with community pharmacists and other service providersCommunicate medication issues to patients and carers showing discretion and understandingLeadershipAct as an advocate and care co-ordinator for patients with complex pharmaceutical needs, liaising with clinicians, social care staff and othersAct as a local champion for medicines optimisationPromote standards for the quality use of medicines to deliver medicines optimisation and ultimately improved patient outcomesChallenge prescribing decisions of others where these are contrary to accepted guidance or not in the patients best interestsEducation, training and developmentTo act as an expert in-house resource on medicines optimisationParticipate in clinical audit and lead on audit of medicines-related activities prescribingDevelop and deliver appropriate training for non-clinical practice staff and patients regarding medicines use. This to include direct patient contact, therapeutic updates etc.Keep abreast of current drug safety advice and alerts; ensure that relevant audits ( MHRA safety alerts etc.) are carried out and guidance is circulated to GPs, pharmacists and other appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Provide advice and support regarding necessary action required.Agree, implement and monitor actions required for the medicines management QIPP plan, as requested by the CCG.Meet at least annually with the CCG to discuss the medicines optimisation service, receive updates from CCG and discuss and agree actions required for medicines management audits and QIPPUndertake other medicines optimisation activities (relevant to the defined outcomes for the service )Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways within the practice that involve medicines, taking into account national (NICE etc.) and local clinical guidelines, formularies and prescribing policiesWork closely with local community pharmacists to facilitate any agreed changes to drug therapy and collaborate on optimising the use of medicinesClinicalMaintain professional accreditation and CPD as required by the GPhC.Prescribe acute and repeat medication for patient need within areas of competency. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Pharmacy degree Registered with the GPhC Independent prescribing qualification Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience in a GP practice and/or hospital environment.