NhsJobs Bromley

The postholder will provide administrative support to the Practice prescribing and medicines-management function, helping to ensure prescription requests, medication monitoring, recalls, reviews and medication-related queries are processed accurately, efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing routine repeat prescription requests in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.

• Checking prescription requests for appropriate authorisation, monitoring requirements, medication reviews and other relevant information before forwarding to an authorised prescriber.

• Identifying requests requiring clinical review and escalating appropriately to a GP, Clinical Pharmacist or other authorised prescriber.

• Supporting medication monitoring, recalls and annual medication reviews using EMIS Web, searches, alerts and Practice tracking systems.

• Supporting monitoring of high-risk medicines and shared-care medications, including patient invitations, follow-up and escalation of non-responders.

• Supporting medication reconciliation, QOF-related activity, structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.

• Assisting with Controlled Drug and electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) administration in accordance with Practice procedures.

• Liaising professionally with pharmacies, hospitals, community services and other NHS organisations regarding administrative medication-related queries.

• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation and ensuring all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR, Caldicott and Practice information-governance requirements.

• Signposting patients to appropriate NHS services and digital routes where required.

• Providing reception cover on designated days and at specified times, undertaking all reception duties during the allocated periods , including telephone calls, face-to-face enquiries, appointments, online triage and general patient support.

• Working collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues to provide an efficient, professional and patient-focused service.

• Undertaking other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice Manager or Partners.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, good organisational and communication skills, the ability to follow procedures and recognise when clinical escalation is required, and a professional and compassionate approach to patient care.

Important: This is an administrative role and does not involve independent clinical decision-making. Clinical decisions regarding prescribing, medication changes, treatment and interpretation of results remain with appropriately authorised healthcare professionals.

Full training will be provided on Practice systems and procedures where required.

Job description

The postholder will provide administrative support to the Practice prescribing and medicines-management function, helping to ensure prescription requests, medication monitoring, recalls, reviews and medication-related queries are processed accurately, efficiently and safely.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing routine repeat prescription requests in accordance with Practice policies and procedures.

• Checking prescription requests for appropriate authorisation, monitoring requirements, medication reviews and other relevant information before forwarding to an authorised prescriber.

• Identifying requests requiring clinical review and escalating appropriately to a GP, Clinical Pharmacist or other authorised prescriber.

• Supporting medication monitoring, recalls and annual medication reviews using EMIS Web, searches, alerts and Practice tracking systems.

• Supporting monitoring of high-risk medicines and shared-care medications, including patient invitations, follow-up and escalation of non-responders.

• Supporting medication reconciliation, QOF-related activity, structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.

• Assisting with Controlled Drug and electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) administration in accordance with Practice procedures.

• Liaising professionally with pharmacies, hospitals, community services and other NHS organisations regarding administrative medication-related queries.

• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation and ensuring all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR, Caldicott and Practice information-governance requirements.

• Signposting patients to appropriate NHS services and digital routes where required.

• Providing reception cover on designated days and at specified times, undertaking all reception duties during the allocated periods , including telephone calls, face-to-face enquiries, appointments, online triage and general patient support.

• Working collaboratively with clinical and administrative colleagues to provide an efficient, professional and patient-focused service.

• Undertaking other reasonable duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Practice Manager or Partners.

The role requires excellent attention to detail, good organisational and communication skills, the ability to follow procedures and recognise when clinical escalation is required, and a professional and compassionate approach to patient care.

Important: This is an administrative role and does not involve independent clinical decision-making. Clinical decisions regarding prescribing, medication changes, treatment and interpretation of results remain with appropriately authorised healthcare professionals.

Full training will be provided on Practice systems and procedures where required.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Bromley?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Forge Close Surgery is £12.71 (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Bromley varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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