NhsJobs Purley

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting chronic care reviews and assisting the practice with QOF

• Carrying out virtual medication reviews when reviewing repeat prescription requests from patients, care homes and pharmacies

• Reviewing and answering clinical medication related queries from GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals

• Answering complex medication related queries from patients

• Liaise with secondary care teams when needed for medication related issues

• Reviewing hospital discharge letters and carrying out medication reconciliation. May also include additional patient consultations when needed after prolonged hospital admissions

• Managing complex medication queries from community pharmacies when these cannot be dealt with by the prescription clerks

• Audits for medication safety with a view to make recommendations to amend practice processes where necessary to improve safety

• Reviewing and processing shared care medication requests from secondary care specialists

• Face to face medication reviews where indicated

• Review and action MHRA medication safety alerts as and when these are received

• Prescribing repeat medications.

• Reviewing acute requests and switching over to repeat meds as appropriate.

• Reviewing and managing pathology results

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Members of the Senior Management team

• Members of the Partnership Board

• Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External:

• Suppliers of services

• Other GP practices and practice groups

• Other external organisations

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting chronic care reviews and assisting the practice with QOF

• Carrying out virtual medication reviews when reviewing repeat prescription requests from patients, care homes and pharmacies

• Reviewing and answering clinical medication related queries from GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals

• Answering complex medication related queries from patients

• Liaise with secondary care teams when needed for medication related issues

• Reviewing hospital discharge letters and carrying out medication reconciliation. May also include additional patient consultations when needed after prolonged hospital admissions

• Managing complex medication queries from community pharmacies when these cannot be dealt with by the prescription clerks

• Audits for medication safety with a view to make recommendations to amend practice processes where necessary to improve safety

• Reviewing and processing shared care medication requests from secondary care specialists

• Face to face medication reviews where indicated

• Review and action MHRA medication safety alerts as and when these are received

• Prescribing repeat medications.

• Reviewing acute requests and switching over to repeat meds as appropriate.

• Reviewing and managing pathology results

This list is not exhaustive, and all team members should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Members of the Senior Management team

• Members of the Partnership Board

• Colleagues within The Bourne Partnership

External:

• Suppliers of services

• Other GP practices and practice groups

• Other external organisations

What is the salary for this independent prescriber pharmacist role in Purley?

The advertised salary for this independent prescriber pharmacist role at Keston and Moorings Medical Practice is Negotiable (per hour). Typical independent prescriber pharmacist pay in Purley varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.