About this role
Job summary
Millcroft Medical Centre has an exciting oppurtunity for an enthusiastic and proactive pharmacist to join our team.
Main duties of the job
You will become part of the practice Pharmacy Team, being involved in medicines optimisation and have input into the following areas but not limited to: undertaking structured medication reviews, improving medicines optimisation and safety, supporting care homes, and running practice clinics. Pharmacist reviews are expected to reduce avoidable A&E attendances, hospital admissions, avoidable outpatient visits and over-medication.
Within this position you will directly improve patient care and support the efficient running of a new model of general practice.
About us
We are a growing practice with a population of over 30,000 patients working within a purpose built practice in Crewe, Cheshire. We are an EMIS web, DOCMAN, Accurx, paper light practice.
We are a friendly, open and transparent practice whose goal is to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients through a team approach. We are an innovative, forward thinking practice with high achievements in local and national targets.
Our current team has a full compliment of allied health professionals including, GP partners, Salaried GP's, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Practice Nurses, First Contact Practitioners, Pharmacists, Business Manager, Practice Manager and a compliment of highly skilled support staff.
Recruitment documentation is also available in large font and/or online, please contact the practice and this can be arranged.
Please note that should this vacancy attract sufficient interest it may be necessary to close the vacancy at an earlier date. We therefore suggest that you apply at an early stage to avoid disappointment
Job description Job responsibilities
To contribute to improving health outcomes in patients with long-term conditions as a member of both the pharmacy team and the wider practice multidisciplinary team.
To provide specialist knowledge and advice on pharmaceutical matters, including cost-effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and the implementation of clinical guidelines for disease treatment. To also provide evidence-based education and training for colleagues in partnership with the practice.
To practice as an Independent Prescriber, undertaking face-to-face consultations and managing patient care within scope of practice.
To provide advice, guidance, and support for patients presenting with self-limiting conditions.
To work collaboratively to improve communication regarding medication-related issues between the practice and other healthcare providers.
To contribute to the implementation and ongoing development of safe and efficient repeat prescribing systems.
The practice pharmacy team forms part of the wider multidisciplinary team and currently consists of 3 Pharmacists, 2 Pharmacy Technicians, and 3 Prescribing Clerks, all working collaboratively to support safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Person Specification
Behavioral competencies and skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions Good IT skills Able to obtain and analyse complex technical information Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Gain acceptance for recommendations and influence/motivate/ persuade the audience to comply with the recommendations/agreed course of action where there may be significant barriers Work effectively independently and as a team member Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provisions Is able to recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity Is able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct
Qualifications Essential
Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy Completed GP training pathway Non Medical Prescribing
Desirable
Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society A member of or working towards Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of principles of evidence-based healthcare An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice An appreciation of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
Desirable
Produce timely and informative reports
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 Millcroft Medical Centre
Address Eagle Bridge Health&Wellbeing Centre
Dunwoody Way
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 3AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.millcroftmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)