Full Time Clinical Pharmacist Required- Apply now

Position: Clinical Pharmacist
Organization: Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd
Closing Date: 30 July 2024
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Job Summary

The clinical pharmacist is an integral part of the healthcare team, tasked with a variety of responsibilities including prescribing medications, conducting consultations for minor ailments, and ensuring the safe use of medications through thorough reviews and monitoring.

Main Duties of the Job

The clinical pharmacist’s role encompasses implementing cost-effective prescribing practices, managing repeat prescriptions, and supporting clinicians in patient care. Responsibilities also include administering vaccines, assisting patients with drug dependencies, and facilitating referrals to other healthcare professionals. Ultimately, clinical pharmacists are essential in optimizing patient care and medication management within healthcare settings.

About Us

Exmoor Surgery provides clinical services to NHS patients, ensuring the highest standards of care. Our patient-centered approach distinguishes us; from initial referral through to diagnosis and effective treatment, we promise true professionalism. We do not discriminate against any patient based on race, gender, social class, age, religion, sexual orientation, appearance, disability, or medical condition. At Exmoor Surgery, patients always come first.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Practice as an independent prescriber within the scope of practice.
• Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations for patients with minor illnesses.
• Provide medication review services at the practice and during home visits to local nursing homes.
• Offer advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions.
• Encourage cost-effective prescribing practices within the practice.
• Review all safety alerts and ensure the necessary actions are taken.
• Reconcile medicines following patients’ discharge from hospitals or clinic appointments.
• Review medications for newly registered patients.
• Implement and maintain a robust repeat prescribing system.
• Provide expertise on medication monitoring and embed the system.
• Conduct targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients.
• Reauthorize medications for repeat prescribing within the scope of practice.
• Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing and liaise with relevant clinicians as needed.
• Implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients to improve compliance.
• Support clinicians in managing patients with drug and alcohol dependencies.
• Signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Assist in meeting QOF targets.
• Administer influenza and travel vaccines.

No Canvassers or Agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five GCSEs including maths, English language, and one science.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will 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.

Join us in providing exceptional healthcare services. Apply now to become a vital part of our dedicated team at Primary Care Management Solutions Ltd.