Experienced Prescribing Pharmacist Wanted

Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionClinical Pharmacist / Independent PrescriberJob SummarySt. Georges Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist who is a qualified Independent Prescriber to join our multidisciplinary primary care team.The post holder will work closely with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists and other members of the practice team to provide high-quality, safe and effective medicines management and clinical care.The role will include managing patients with long-term conditions, undertaking structured medication reviews, medicines optimisation and independent prescribing within the post holders clinical competence.We are particularly interested in appointing a pharmacist with experience or a strong clinical interest in diabetes, who can contribute to the management and optimisation of treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes and other associated long-term conditions.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will: - Undertake patient-facing clinical medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews. Independently prescribe, amend and discontinue medication within their recognised scope of competence. Manage patients with long-term conditions in accordance with evidence-based guidance and agreed practice protocols. Provide particular support for the management of patients with diabetes, including medication reviews, treatment optimisation, monitoring and appropriate follow-up. Review patients taking multiple medications and identify opportunities to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy. Review patients with complex medication regimes and those at increased risk of medicines-related harm. Support the practice in achieving high standards of prescribing quality and medicines safety. Review medication following hospital admission, outpatient appointments and other transitions of care. Undertake medication reconciliation following hospital discharge. Identify and resolve prescribing discrepancies and medicines-related problems. Provide advice and support to GPs, nurses and other members of the clinical team on medicines-related matters. Support repeat prescribing processes and deal with appropriate medication queries from patients and healthcare professionals. Review monitoring requirements for medicines and ensure appropriate investigations and follow-up are undertaken. Support patients in understanding their medicines and encourage adherence and shared decision-making. Refer patients appropriately to GPs or other healthcare professionals where issues fall outside the pharmacists clinical competence. Diabetes and Long-Term Condition ManagementThe successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role in the care of patients with diabetes.Depending on experience and competence, this may include:- Reviewing patients with Type 2 diabetes. Optimising oral and injectable diabetic medication. Reviewing cardiovascular and renal risk factors associated with diabetes. Monitoring medication effectiveness, side effects and adherence. Supporting achievement of individualised HbA1c and other treatment targets. Reviewing blood results and other clinical monitoring. Supporting patients with lifestyle and medicines-related education. Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses and other clinicians in the management of more complex patients. Supporting the practice in meeting relevant QOF and locally commissioned diabetes indicators. The post holder must work within their own professional competence and refer appropriately where specialist or medical input is required.Medicines Optimisation and PrescribingThe post holder will: - Promote safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing. Apply national and local prescribing guidance where appropriate. Support implementation of medicines alerts, safety communications and prescribing guidance. Identify patients who may benefit from changes to medication or additional monitoring. Support appropriate antimicrobial stewardship. Review high-risk medications and associated monitoring. Contribute to initiatives designed to improve prescribing quality and reduce medicines-related harm. Work with community pharmacies, secondary care providers and other healthcare professionals to resolve medicines-related issues. Quality and Clinical GovernanceThe post holder will: - Contribute to the achievement of QOF and other contractual or locally commissioned clinical targets. Participate in clinical audits and quality-improvement work. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system. Work in accordance with practice policies, clinical protocols and information-governance requirements. Report and contribute to the investigation of significant events, prescribing errors and patient-safety incidents where appropriate. Participate in clinical meetings and multidisciplinary discussions as required. Maintain appropriate professional registration and fulfil continuing professional development requirements. Communication and TeamworkingThe post holder will: - Work as an integral member of the practice multidisciplinary team. Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Provide clear explanations to patients regarding medication changes, benefits, risks and monitoring. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, HCAs, pharmacists, administrative staff, community pharmacists and secondary care teams. Develop effective working relationships across the practice and wider Primary Care Network. Professional ResponsibilitiesThe post holder must: - Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Hold a recognised Independent Prescribing qualification. Practise in accordance with GPhC professional standards. Work within their individual scope of competence and seek appropriate support when required. Maintain appropriate professional indemnity arrangements. Maintain continuing professional development relevant to the role. Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. ConfidentialityThe post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare organisations.All information must be treated in the strictest confidence and managed in accordance with data protection legislation, NHS information-governance requirements and practice policies.SafeguardingThe post holder must be aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and must undertake appropriate safeguarding training in accordance with their role.Health and SafetyThe post holder is required to comply with the practices health and safety policies and take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of colleagues, patients and visitors.Equality, Diversity and InclusionSt. Georges Medical Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing an inclusive working environment. The post holder is expected to treat patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.FlexibilityThis job description is intended to provide an outline of the main responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop over time in response to changes within the practice, primary care and the wider NHS.Any significant changes will be discussed with the post holder.