Pharmacist

We are looking for a qualified independent prescribing pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Somerset practice and expand our multi-disciplinary team. The post is for up to 37.5 hours per week – applications from candidates seeking part time hours are welcome. Salary will be dependent on experience. You will be an enthusiastic, caring and motivated professional with excellent clinical, organisational and communication skills, who has the ability to work autonomously but also be a key member of the growing multidisciplinary team at the practice. Main duties of the job Your role will be to support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use of medicines. This includes patient medication reviews, helping the practice achieve prescribing targets and supporting the implementation of national and local guidance in order to improve patient care. For more information about this role or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Julie Salter (Interim Practice Manager) on 07944 589862 About us Burnham-on-Sea – Our Practice & Town Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre is a large, well established practice with an on-site pharmacy, which provides a wide range of services to around 15,000 patients. We are a friendly practice in a seaside town location and our transport links are great – The M5, Bristol Airport and train routes to London mean that Burnham-on-Sea is very conveniently located. Burnham-on-Sea is ideally located within easy access to the Blackdown and the Mendip Hills both designated as Areas Of Natural Beauty, with a network of footpaths and byways for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. It is perfect for discovering the beauty of the beaches and coastal paths, and both sites are within 5-10 minutes walk of the beach. Positioned on the edge of the Somerset levels, the town is home to one of the longest stretches of sandy beach in Europe and its iconic lighthouse. The town has retained much of its traditional charms and hosts a number of eateries, restaurants and shops. Benefits We offer: flexible roles and working options competitive rates of pay NHS pension membership support for those with specialist skills and experience mentorship from experienced clinicians close links to the wider Somerset integrated health system, Somerset LMC, SGPET and the Somerset Training Hub career development – through annual appraisal Job descriptionJob responsibilities JOB SUMMARY To provide Pharmacy services within the practice team based at Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre. To support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use of medicines. This includes patient medication reviews, helping the practice achieve prescribing targets and supporting the implementation of national and local guidance in order to improve patient care. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide sessional clinical support to as an independent pharmacist prescriber (ideally), seeing patients and leading on medicines optimisation. Support the surgery to improve medication reviews, medicines optimisation and formulary adherence. Actively participate in regular weekly care home multi-disciplinary team meetings, providing advice on appropriate medications and de-prescribing where appropriate, as well as ad-hoc support to the care home teams. Support the practice clinical team to authorise patient medication requests. Support Burnham and Berrow Medical Centre and Somerset CCG plans to reduce medicines waste in primary care. Interpret and provide complex medicines information to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. To provide information, advice and guidance on the safe, rational, effective and economical use of medicines. Undertake clinical audit and other outcome measures to support patient care and safety. Create and implement medicine related guidelines, policies and SOPs as appropriate to the different service areas. Provide and receive complex, sensitive information and communication relating to pharmaceutical care of patients. Provide prescribing service within sphere of competency to patients in primary care, as pharmacist independent prescriber. To develop, advise, agree and implement action plans at a practice level, monitor the effect of changes made and ensure that any benefits are maintained in the longer term. This will include:

• Reviewing prescribing data for the practice to highlight areas where there is scope for improving the clinical effectiveness of prescribing.
• Obtaining agreement with the practice to implement medicines optimisation projects with the overall aim of following national prescribing guidance and cost effective prescribing.
• Advising GPs and other health professionals on cost effective prescribing and aiding rationalisation of drug choice via formulary/guideline/protocol development.

Record clinical activity, interventions, KPIs and to monitor the outcome of interventions. Provide training on medicines on a regular basis to GP surgery staff, patients and carers in all relevant aspects of medicine use. To maintain knowledge of developments in pharmacy practice on a regular basis in line with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) CPD requirements To fulfil the professional requirements of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Good professional Practice of the GPhC The post holder will be responsible to the Practice Clinical Lead, but will be expected to use their own initiative to make complex decisions within defined parameters with little supervision. DISCLAIMER This job description does not purport to cover all aspects of the post holders duties, but is intended to be indicative of the main areas of responsibility. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: apply practice policies, standards and guidance. participate in audits where appropriate. Job Description see attached JD and person spec for a full breakdown of the role and responsibilities Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• At least 2 years post-registration pharmacy experience
• Clinical Pharmacy experience
• Clinical audit experience
• Knowledge and understanding Primary Care

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within integrated healthcare organisations or teams

Personal qualitiesEssential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work alone without direct supervision when required
• Good time management and organisational skills, ability to prioritise effectively
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to train other members of staff
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent Communication and influencing skills
• Professional appearance & demeanour
• Adaptable to change: flexible in accepting new procedures and policies
• Ability to demonstrate initiative: proactive and self-motivated
• Progressive and continuing professional development
• Enthusiastic
• Assertive

QualificationsEssential

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
• Certificate or MSc/Diploma Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent experience)

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification

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). Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)