About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a pharmacist to join our team to support medicines management and improve our patient care. The ideal person will have Independent Prescriber status or be willing to undertake this training if not yet qualified.
The role will be 18 - 22 hours and the hours of work are flexible during the week so ideal to fit around other roles, childcare or outside commitments.
Main duties of the job
Working with the GPs, practice nurses and practice staff to:
Improve the quality and effectiveness of medicines management in the practice
Provide patient focussed, prudent healthcare
Promote medicines safety
Work as an integral member of the team to improve the quality, safety and effectiveness of prescribing through the development of robust systems and processes
About us
We are a family friendly, flexible, supportive, urban GMS practice on the western outskirts of Cardiff with easy access to the M4 and Cardiff city centre.
Our practice:
9,500 patients
6 GP Partners, 2 salaried GPs, 3 practice nurses and 2 HCAs
Modern partnership owned premises
Wide range of clinical services including minor surgery, coils and implants
Clinical pharmacists undertaking polypharmacy reviews, prescribing support and a chronic pain clinic
GP training practice
Medical student teaching
Excellent support from experienced Nursing and Admin teams
We are a leading member of the Cardiff South West Cluster working with local partners to explore how best to work in a collaborative way to maximise our patients wellbeing and benefit from the following:
Transformation Project introducing MDT working with partner organisations
Wellbeing coordinator and social prescribing service
Paediatric clinics and MDT discussions
Community gardens
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities are
Clinical Patient Care
Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation
Review and improve prescribing practice in line with local and national guidance
Develop and embed safe, efficient prescribing processes within the practice
Support cost effective prescribing while maintaining quality and patient safety
Monitor and action prescribing data, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to practice achievement of contractual targets through the planning, co ordination and delivery of prescribing based projects and audits
Support safer prescribing of high risk medications e.g. anticoagulants, opioids, DMARDs
Process Development and Quality Improvement
Design, implement, and refine protocols, SOPs, and medicines workflows
Lead or contribute to clinical audits and service improvement projects
Promote safe repeat prescribing systems and medicines monitoring processes
Multidisciplinary Working
Work collaboratively with the GP and nursing team and other allied health professionals
Act as a medicines expert within the practice
Liaise with community pharmacies and secondary care as appropriate
Support training and medicines education for practice staff
Professional and Governance Responsibilities
Practice in accordance with GPhC standards, clinical governance, and local policies
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records
Engage in continuing professional development CP, and clinical supervision
Participate in appraisal, reflective practice, and service development planning
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working in a patient facing clinical role Excellent communication and consultation skills Ability to work autonomously and as part of an MDT Commitment to patient centred care and quality improvement
Desirable
Previous experience in general practice or primary care Experience of developing or improving prescribing processes Experience using GP clinical systems i.e. EMIS Audit or service improvement experience
Qualifications Essential
Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC Strong knowledge of medicines management in primary care
Desirable
Independent Prescriber status Or willingness to undertake training if not yet qualified
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.
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 GP Practice in Wales
Address Woodlands Medical Centre
1 Greenfarm Road
Cardiff
CF5 4RG
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)