Job summary The Stokes Primary Care Network (PCN) is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our team. We value the important contribution that clinical pharmacists make to the team. We have been forward thinking and ambitious in the way that we have developed the Pharmacist role to provide interesting and varied work that fully supports our patients. This has included work to allow pharmacists to develop in areas that are of interest to them and to provide services that would previoulsy have been provided by GPs and long term condition nurses. We are keen to provide development and stretch in this role and see the pharmacists as incredibly important elements of the wider clinical team. Main duties of the job Working with our prescribing team, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, GPs and nurses, the pharmacist will: conduct medication reviews and reconciliations; respond to safety and dashboard alerts; manage clinic letters and discharge summaries; support patients with long term conditions (e.g. management of HRT, statins, hypertension and diabetes medication); respond to medication queries; lead on prescribing projects; support QOF, and provide specialist information to other clinicians. About us From 1 Apr 25, the Stokes PCN will be formed by the Stokes Medical Group following the merger of the 2 existign PCN Practices: Bradley Stoke Surgery and Stoke Gifford Medical Centre. The 2 practices have worked closely over the last 5 years to share experience and ideas and develop new ways of working. We are excited to become a new and larger organisation that will provide care to 40,000 patients with more growth expected. The Medical Group will have a team of 6x pharmacists, 3 pharmacy technicians and a prescribing team that will largely manage all medication related work. Scale will bring opportunity to specialise further and develop additional pharmcist led patient services. The post will be based at and work from Stoke Gifford Medical Centre although some PCN work will be required. Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A0830-24-0004 Job locations Ratcliffe Drive Stoke Gifford Bristol BS34 8UE Bradley Stoke Surgery Brook Way Bradley Stoke South Gloucestershire BS32 9DS Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE.To provide pharmaceutical support to the Practice to support safe and effective prescribing under the guidance and direction of the Lead GP. Prescribe medication for patients within agreed protocols. Provide pharmaceutical advice to patients to enable them to get the best from their medicines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. To provide pharmaceutical medication review and health education advice to patients at the designated practices by face to face, telephone or by notes-based review as agreed with the practice. Make clear and comprehensive records of any interventions etc in patients EMIS records so that they are available to other practice staff. To provide pharmaceutical input to long term conditions clinics as appropriate To hold medication review clinics and facilitate implementation of changes with appropriate follow-up monitoring Print FP10MDA instalment prescriptions to ensure they meet legal requirements following the agreed protocol (scripts to be signed by GPs and not by pharmacist). To develop and run pharmacist-led clinics to monitor the effects of medication by checking clinical signs and symptoms where medicines are the main intervention. E.g. minor ailments, anticoagulation, asthma, diabetes or blood pressure. Support processes for repeat prescriptions for care homes that are looked after by SGMC. To participate in continuing professional development and work towards an Independent Prescribing qualification. To contribute to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations, childhood immunisation and adult immunisation programmes To act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team and patients: e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives (around out of stocks). To improve prescribing practice though educational support for all prescribers within the Practice. Work with prescribers, local pharmacists, patients and their carers to arrange dosette boxes / other compliance aids. To lead on areas where changes in evidence require changes in prescribing across patient populations e.g. where a drug is withdrawn or indications change. To support improvements in clinical care through practice based audits and implementing change To liaise with community pharmacy regarding transfer from care settings and the use of monitored dosage systems. To provide a telephone helpline for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medication. (Repeat prescription requests will usually be signed by a GP but the pharmacist may prescribe an item from the patients repeat if it is within their clinical competence to do so and circumstances deem this the best course of action see Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing.) To manage and support the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates where required. To monitor adherence to the repeat prescribing policy ensuring repeat medication reviews are conducted at the appropriate intervals To maximise the potential of the appropriate use of the repeat dispensing service. To promote electronic prescribing services within the practice To implement drug withdrawals and alerts, e.g MHRA alerts, aimed at improving medicines safety. Support the development of policies, clinical protocols and guidelines in the practice Drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist and Practice GP Prescribing Lead Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to develop and contribute to projects Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making. Liaises with the CCG Medicines Management Team on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE.To provide pharmaceutical support to the Practice to support safe and effective prescribing under the guidance and direction of the Lead GP. Prescribe medication for patients within agreed protocols. Provide pharmaceutical advice to patients to enable them to get the best from their medicines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and work with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. To provide pharmaceutical medication review and health education advice to patients at the designated practices by face to face, telephone or by notes-based review as agreed with the practice. Make clear and comprehensive records of any interventions etc in patients EMIS records so that they are available to other practice staff. To provide pharmaceutical input to long term conditions clinics as appropriate To hold medication review clinics and facilitate implementation of changes with appropriate follow-up monitoring Print FP10MDA instalment prescriptions to ensure they meet legal requirements following the agreed protocol (scripts to be signed by GPs and not by pharmacist). To develop and run pharmacist-led clinics to monitor the effects of medication by checking clinical signs and symptoms where medicines are the main intervention. E.g. minor ailments, anticoagulation, asthma, diabetes or blood pressure. Support processes for repeat prescriptions for care homes that are looked after by SGMC. To participate in continuing professional development and work towards an Independent Prescribing qualification. To contribute to public health campaigns, including flu vaccinations, childhood immunisation and adult immunisation programmes To act as a source of medicines information for all of the practice team and patients: e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives (around out of stocks). To improve prescribing practice though educational support for all prescribers within the Practice. Work with prescribers, local pharmacists, patients and their carers to arrange dosette boxes / other compliance aids. To lead on areas where changes in evidence require changes in prescribing across patient populations e.g. where a drug is withdrawn or indications change. To support improvements in clinical care through practice based audits and implementing change To liaise with community pharmacy regarding transfer from care settings and the use of monitored dosage systems. To provide a telephone helpline for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medication. (Repeat prescription requests will usually be signed by a GP but the pharmacist may prescribe an item from the patients repeat if it is within their clinical competence to do so and circumstances deem this the best course of action see Protocol for Pharmacist Prescribing.) To manage and support the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates where required. To monitor adherence to the repeat prescribing policy ensuring repeat medication reviews are conducted at the appropriate intervals To maximise the potential of the appropriate use of the repeat dispensing service. To promote electronic prescribing services within the practice To implement drug withdrawals and alerts, e.g MHRA alerts, aimed at improving medicines safety. Support the development of policies, clinical protocols and guidelines in the practice Drafting reports summarising status on issues, appraising outcomes, and providing progress reports for the Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist and Practice GP Prescribing Lead Collate as required, qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to develop and contribute to projects Analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making. Liaises with the CCG Medicines Management Team on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Skills A good clinical knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and presentation skills Self-Motivated and able to work on initiative Capability to work well in a team and across multiple organisations Problem solving Ability to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontation Ability to negotiate change and influence others Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise as an individual Ability to facilitate, motivate, organise Aware of current issues in medicines optimisation Knowledge of current NHS policies / processes and structures relating to prescribing and medicines Good level of computer literacy and word processing skills Desirable Ability to facilitate, motivate, organise Aware of current issues in medicines optimisation Knowledge of current NHS policies / processes and structures relating to prescribing and medicines Experience Essential Minimum 2 years experience post registration Experience of working in primary and/or secondary care settings Previous work in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Previous experience of using prescribing data Qualifications Essential Pharmacy Degree Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualification Holds or is working towards an Independent Prescriber qualification Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Essential Skills A good clinical knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and presentation skills Self-Motivated and able to work on initiative Capability to work well in a team and across multiple organisations Problem solving Ability to deal diplomatically with conflict or confrontation Ability to negotiate change and influence others Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise as an individual Ability to facilitate, motivate, organise Aware of current issues in medicines optimisation Knowledge of current NHS policies / processes and structures relating to prescribing and medicines Good level of computer literacy and word processing skills Desirable Ability to facilitate, motivate, organise Aware of current issues in medicines optimisation Knowledge of current NHS policies / processes and structures relating to prescribing and medicines Experience Essential Minimum 2 years experience post registration Experience of working in primary and/or secondary care settings Previous work in a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Previous experience of using prescribing data Qualifications Essential Pharmacy Degree Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualification Holds or is working towards an Independent Prescriber qualification Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Stoke Gifford and Conygre Medical Centres Address Ratcliffe Drive Stoke Gifford Bristol BS34 8UE Employer's website https://stokegiffordmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)