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Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Support

Receive and manage referrals into the Drug &

Alcohol Social Prescribing service.

Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships

with patients who may have experienced barriers to accessing support.

Undertake proportionate, person-centred

assessment of drug and alcohol related needs and wider social circumstances.

Support patients to identify personal goals and

develop individualised care and support plans.

Work with patients according to their readiness

for change; abstinence is not a requirement for support.

Use motivational and behaviour-change approaches

within training and competence.

Provide appropriate harm-reduction information

and support within the boundaries of the role.

Review progress and adapt support as patient

needs change.

Specialist Drug & Alcohol Services

Maintain a good understanding of local drug and

alcohol treatment pathways.

Support patients to access appropriate

specialist treatment where required.

Facilitate supported referrals and help patients

overcome barriers to engagement.

Support re-engagement where patients have

previously disengaged from treatment.

Work alongside specialist drug and alcohol

services where patients require both treatment and Social Prescribing support.

Avoid duplication of existing specialist

provision.

Caseload and Record Keeping

Manage an allocated caseload effectively and

safely.

Maintain accurate, timely patient records within

EMIS.

Use agreed Social Prescribing and pilot-specific

coding consistently.

Record referrals, assessments, interventions,

outcomes and case closure accurately.

Maintain an accurate active caseload and

contribute to regular data-quality reviews.

Work in accordance with information governance,

confidentiality and data-protection requirements.

Outcome Measurement

Use agreed outcome measures, including

AUDIT/AUDIT-C, Severity of Dependence Scale and ONS4 where appropriate.

Record patient goals, progress and wider social

outcomes.

Repeat outcome measures at agreed review points

and case closure where possible.

Recognise reduction in harm, improved control

and progress towards patient-defined goals as valid positive outcomes.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with Horizon PCN practices,

Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health

Practitioners and wider PCN teams.

Develop effective working relationships with

specialist drug and alcohol services, neighbourhood teams and relevant

community organisations.

Attend appropriate MDT, neighbourhood and

service meetings.

Contribute to coordinated care planning where

required.

Promote awareness and understanding of the Drug

& Alcohol Social Prescribing service.

Safeguarding and Professional Boundaries

Remain alert to safeguarding concerns involving

adults and children.

Recognise situations requiring clinical, mental

health, safeguarding or urgent escalation.

Follow organisational safeguarding and

lone-working procedures.

Seek advice and supervision for complex or

high-risk situations.

Maintain clear professional boundaries at all

times.

The postholder will not:

Diagnose substance dependence.

Prescribe or recommend medication changes.

Manage detoxification or withdrawal.

Provide clinical treatment outside their

competence.

Replace specialist drug and alcohol treatment.

Independently manage clinical risk requiring a

registered clinician.

Pilot Monitoring and Evaluation

As this role forms part of a 10-month pilot, the

postholder will:

Contribute to collection of agreed KPI and

outcome data.

Support collection of patient feedback.

Identify suitable anonymised case studies.

Contribute to monthly performance monitoring.

Participate in midpoint and end-of-pilot

evaluation.

Provide feedback on patient need, referral

patterns, service gaps and barriers to engagement.Contribute to service improvement and

development throughout the pilot.

Contribute to service improvement and

development throughout the pilot.

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Support

Receive and manage referrals into the Drug &

Alcohol Social Prescribing service.

Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships

with patients who may have experienced barriers to accessing support.

Undertake proportionate, person-centred

assessment of drug and alcohol related needs and wider social circumstances.

Support patients to identify personal goals and

develop individualised care and support plans.

Work with patients according to their readiness

for change; abstinence is not a requirement for support.

Use motivational and behaviour-change approaches

within training and competence.

Provide appropriate harm-reduction information

and support within the boundaries of the role.

Review progress and adapt support as patient

needs change.

Specialist Drug & Alcohol Services

Maintain a good understanding of local drug and

alcohol treatment pathways.

Support patients to access appropriate

specialist treatment where required.

Facilitate supported referrals and help patients

overcome barriers to engagement.

Support re-engagement where patients have

previously disengaged from treatment.

Work alongside specialist drug and alcohol

services where patients require both treatment and Social Prescribing support.

Avoid duplication of existing specialist

provision.

Caseload and Record Keeping

Manage an allocated caseload effectively and

safely.

Maintain accurate, timely patient records within

EMIS.

Use agreed Social Prescribing and pilot-specific

coding consistently.

Record referrals, assessments, interventions,

outcomes and case closure accurately.

Maintain an accurate active caseload and

contribute to regular data-quality reviews.

Work in accordance with information governance,

confidentiality and data-protection requirements.

Outcome Measurement

Use agreed outcome measures, including

AUDIT/AUDIT-C, Severity of Dependence Scale and ONS4 where appropriate.

Record patient goals, progress and wider social

outcomes.

Repeat outcome measures at agreed review points

and case closure where possible.

Recognise reduction in harm, improved control

and progress towards patient-defined goals as valid positive outcomes.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with Horizon PCN practices,

Social Prescribers, Care Coordinators, Clinical Pharmacists, Mental Health

Practitioners and wider PCN teams.

Develop effective working relationships with

specialist drug and alcohol services, neighbourhood teams and relevant

community organisations.

Attend appropriate MDT, neighbourhood and

service meetings.

Contribute to coordinated care planning where

required.

Promote awareness and understanding of the Drug

& Alcohol Social Prescribing service.

Safeguarding and Professional Boundaries

Remain alert to safeguarding concerns involving

adults and children.

Recognise situations requiring clinical, mental

health, safeguarding or urgent escalation.

Follow organisational safeguarding and

lone-working procedures.

Seek advice and supervision for complex or

high-risk situations.

Maintain clear professional boundaries at all

times.

The postholder will not:

Diagnose substance dependence.

Prescribe or recommend medication changes.

Manage detoxification or withdrawal.

Provide clinical treatment outside their

competence.

Replace specialist drug and alcohol treatment.

Independently manage clinical risk requiring a

registered clinician.

Pilot Monitoring and Evaluation

As this role forms part of a 10-month pilot, the

postholder will:

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What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Bury?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Bury GP Federation is £31560.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Bury varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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