Clinical Practice Pharmacist

To be responsible for implementing an effective medicine management system within the practice, including cost-effective prescribing, working as an independent prescriber, providing advice and support for both patients and colleagues. In addition, the post-holder will also support the multi-disciplinary team, in line with the strategic objectives of the practice. The following are the core responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Practice as an independent prescriber working within scope of practice b. Carry out face-to-face and telephone consultations with patients with minor illnesses c. To provide medication review services with patients in the practice and during domiciliary visits to the local nursing home d. To provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions e. Encourage cost-effective prescribing within the practice f. Review all safety alerts ensuring the required actions are taken g. To reconcile medicines following patients discharge from hospital or clinic appointments h. Review medications for newly registered patients a. Implement and embed a robust repeat prescribing system b. To provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring, implementing and embedding a system c. Carry out targeted medication reviews for high-risk patients d. To reauthorise medication for repeat prescribing within scope of practice e. Identify patients suitable for repeat prescribing, liaising with the relevant clinicians as required f. Review and implement safe prescribing systems for vulnerable patients, improving compliance g. Support clinicians with the management of patients suffering from drug and alcohol dependencies h. Actively signpost patients to the correct healthcare professional i. Assist with QOF targets Administer influenza and travel vaccines Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BOLTON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location