About this role
Job summary
Llandaff North Medical Centre is looking for a primary care pharmacist to join their clinical team in a new role to the practice, on a fixed term basis in the first instance. We are looking to appoint a pharmacist to work for 16 hours over two days each week, for a 9 month term, with potential for extension dependent on renewal of external funding (funded through the primary care workforce fund).
Main duties of the job
Candidates must be qualified pharmacists registered with the GPhC and ideally would have prior experience in primary care.
The role will include but not be limited to the following areas and as a new role, can be developed to suit the skills of the appointee and meet the needs of the practice
Take an active lead in the prescribing activities of the practice and day to day medicine management, working closely with the prescribing clerk to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of all prescribing activity
Undertake planned medication reviews with patients, both on the telephone and where appropriate face to face, in line with the practice medication review policy
Undertake reviews in chronic disease, including hypertension and cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and other areas as experience allows
Participate in the practice prescription query process
Take part in medicine reconciliation including through review of hospital discharge summary letters and clinic letters
Participate in medicine management audits including those suggested as part of the MMIS and other practice or health board defined projects
Engage in practice education and provide mentorship for the practice prescribing clerk as well as supporting the wider clinical team in aspects of prescribing
A weekly supervision hot review style review will be scheduled with a senior GP for ongoing clinical support and continued development of this new role
About us
The successful candidate can expect to join a small, friendly practice with a supportive environment that enables the provision of high quality patient care to suit the needs of the locality.
The practice area is part of the Cardiff West Cluster and primarily serves the community in Llandaff North, Gabalfa and Whitchurch, with some wider patients in the Fairwater, Danescourt and Llandaff area, providing a varied, rewarding and interesting patient caseload.
c6500 patients and stable list size
Currently 2 partners, 4 salaried GPs - 1 in a temporary post, 2 GP registrars, 2 nurses, 1 HCA and an excellent administration team, including a designated prescription clerk.
Daily morning coffee meeting of the clinical team, alongside structured rotational clinical meetings for training and multi-disciplinary discussion.
Consistent high QAIF and Access achievements
Modern purpose-built well-maintained premises with private parking, situated on the Llandaff North high street
EMIS clinical system
Training practice for GP registrars - usually 1-2 registrars ST1-3
Active involvement in West Cardiff Cluster Network
Enhanced services provision with the provision of multiple additional services
Access to a cluster pharmacist and primary care-based physiotherapist
Easy access to the M4, local railway station and the city centre
Student intake from Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role will include but not be limited to the following areas and as a new role, can be developed to suit the skills of the appointee and meet the needs of the practice:
Take an active lead in the prescribing activities of the practice and day to day medicine management, working closely with the prescribing clerk to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of all prescribing activity
Undertake planned medication reviews with patients, both on the telephone and where appropriate face to face, in line with the practice medication review policy
Undertake reviews in chronic disease, including hypertension and cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and other areas as experience allows
Participate in the practice prescription query process
Take part in medicine reconciliation including through review of hospital discharge summary letters and clinic letters
Participate in medicine management audits including those suggested as part of the MMIS and other practice or health board defined projects
Engage in practice education and provide mentorship for the practice prescribing clerk as well as supporting the wider clinical team in aspects of prescribing
Person Specification
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.
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
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 Llandaff North Medical Centre
Address 99 Station Road
Llandaff North
Cardiff
CF14 2FD
Employer's website https://llandaffnorthmedicalcentre.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)