Job summary To be responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice, including cost-effective prescribing, working as an independent prescriber, providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues. In addition, the post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, in line with the strategic objectives of the practice. Main duties of the job The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments Review medications for newly registered patients Implement and embed 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 Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional Assist with QOF targets Administer influenza vaccines About us The Meads are a friendly, multi-disciplinary team lead by a team of 3 GP Directors and a Business Manager. The Practice administration is managed by a Practice Manager supported by an Operational Lead. A practice nursing team of three is supported by two healthcare assistants, and the wider team comprises a paramedic, advanced clinical practitioner and a clinical pharmacist working remotely. The team work from a purpose-built surgery in Sittingbourne, easily accessibly to major road links. An accredited GP Training practice, we are keen to support and encourage clinicians from all disciplines to develop their interests alongside our traditional General Practice ethos, taking forward our plans for expansion in an area of regeneration. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A3323-25-0000 Job locations The Mead Medical Practice Ltd 29 Quartz Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5AA Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to: Attend practice meetings, including Business, Clinical Review, MDT and others as required Partake in audit as directed by the management lead 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 And other delegated duties appropriate to the post Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GPhC Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, providing supervision as appropriate to the administration and reception teams Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care, assessing effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in medicines management Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required Monitor the performance of the nursing team in accordance with local policies Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable children and adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Team working Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nurses Support clinical team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care Participate in research programmes Contribute clinical pharmacy view to practice management Set specification and quality required from nursing admin support Management of risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Contribute to the Register of Risk, providing risk assessment as necessary Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs Apply infection-control measures with in the practice according to local and national guidelines Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Utilising information Use technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to day to day operations Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes Adhere to statutory and practice requirements for Information Governance including confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care Learning and development Disseminate learning and information to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences) Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning Communication Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate effectively with other agencies/partners Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating, including those receiving bad news Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues Participate in practice team meetings, updating on medicines management Produce written documents that evidence the contribution of the nursing team to the practice priorities Equality and Diversity Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity Support people who need assistance in exercising rights Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies Accept the rights if individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the clinical pharmacist may be requested to: Attend practice meetings, including Business, Clinical Review, MDT and others as required Partake in audit as directed by the management lead 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 And other delegated duties appropriate to the post Delivering a quality service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the GPhC Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, providing supervision as appropriate to the administration and reception teams Deliver care as an individual and team according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care, assessing effectiveness of care delivery through peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation Implement and review the application of evidence-based practice in medicines management Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required Monitor the performance of the nursing team in accordance with local policies Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable children and adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate Interpret national strategies and policies into local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Team working Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Delegate appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of nurses Support clinical team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care Participate in research programmes Contribute clinical pharmacy view to practice management Set specification and quality required from nursing admin support Management of risk Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Contribute to the Register of Risk, providing risk assessment as necessary Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs Apply infection-control measures with in the practice according to local and national guidelines Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Utilising information Use technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to day to day operations Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes Adhere to statutory and practice requirements for Information Governance including confidentiality and Freedom of Information Act Collate, analyse and present clinical data and information to the team using appropriate charts and/or graphs to enhance care Learning and development Disseminate learning and information to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (eg courses and conferences) Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning Communication Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate effectively with other agencies/partners Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating, including those receiving bad news Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues Participate in practice team meetings, updating on medicines management Produce written documents that evidence the contribution of the nursing team to the practice priorities Equality and Diversity Identify patterns of discrimination and take action to overcome this and promote diversity and equality of opportunity Support people who need assistance in exercising rights Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies Accept the rights if individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Competent in the use of GP Clinical Systems (Emis Web) Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Experience Essential Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care Desirable Broad knowledge of General Practice Qualifications Essential GPhC Registered Pharmacist GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification Desirable Minor Ailments certification Medicines Management Qualification Personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure Person Specification Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Competent in the use of GP Clinical Systems (Emis Web) Ability to promote best practice regarding all pharmaceutical matters Effective time management (Planning & Organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving & analytical skills Ability to follow policy and procedure Experience Essential Minimum of two years working as a pharmacist Experience in managing pharmacy services in primary care Desirable Broad knowledge of General Practice Qualifications Essential GPhC Registered Pharmacist GPhC Independent Prescriber Qualification Desirable Minor Ailments certification Medicines Management Qualification Personal qualities Essential Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure 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 The Meads Medical Practice Limited Address The Mead Medical Practice Ltd 29 Quartz Way Sittingbourne Kent ME10 5AA Employer's website https://www.saffronwayhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx?pG82634 (Opens in a new tab)