Job summary Responsible for supporting the Practice in implementing effective medicine management across the patient demographic, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change. To do this you will combine patient facing, analytical and administrative elements of work. Primary Responsibilities 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: Carry out telephone and face-to-face consultations with patients and/or carers with medication queries ensuring accurate notes of consultations are recorded To provide medication review services via face to face, remotely or by telephone with patients/carers. Work with nursing staff and other community/ Practice pharmacists for medication reviews for patients To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions Encourage cost-effective prescribing across the Practice Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments To discuss with patients, if appropriate, any changes in treatment from discharge or clinic letters Review medications for newly registered patients Work with practice to ensure a robust repeat prescribing system To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients To re-authorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance Advise clinicians on any new guidance pertaining to medications Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional Assist with Quality Outcome Framework targets Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to: Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead Provide assistance with dispensary matters Provide education on medicines for the clinical team Review the latest guidance ensuring the practice conforms to NICE, CQC etc. Act as the practice point of contact for all medicines related matters, establishing positive working relationships Generic Responsibilities Have a duty to perform to the following: Training and personal development There would be an expectation that you will work towards a prescribing qualification if you do not already hold this Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan Liaison There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary care and commissioners. Meetings It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice/Primary Care Network meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave. Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information 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 only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Safeguarding Be responsible for and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults-at-risk (vulnerable adults), children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Child Protection and Safeguarding Adults. Recognise the types and signs of abuse and neglect. Ensure the Safeguarding Lead is alerted to, and kept fully informed of, any concerns you may have in relation to safeguarding adults, children and young people. Communication The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution 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 Communicate effectively with other team members