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Main

Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The post-holder will work within the

multidisciplinary Medicines Management Team to process medication requests and

queries in a safe, efficient and effective way.

A)

Core

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the Medicines Team

Manager concerning organisation of work;

• Reviewing and processing repeat

prescription requests, closely following protocols;

• Developing a sound knowledge of the

electronic prescribing services for the practice;

• Dealing appropriately with medicine

queries from patients/pharmacists/care homes;

• Responsible for adding new

medicines from discharge summaries and outpatient clinic letters;

• Issuing prescriptions for blister

packs, dossette boxes, appliance items;

• Supporting the clinical prescribers

in the organisation of medication reviews, blood test monitoring, blood

pressure recording etc

B)

Practice

Organisation

To ensure a high

standard of practice and care at, all times:

• The involvement in planning,

co-ordinating and monitoring of team activities to ensure efficient

services to patients and support to clinical staff;

• Participation in the development

and implementation of new policies, procedures and protocols to improve

practice organisation and the provision of services to patients

Ensuring

high levels of attention to detail and accuracy with regards to completion of

all necessary documentation associated with the role;

Maintaining

effective liaison with other staff and/or agencies concerned with patient care,

and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to

confidentiality;

Working

cooperatively within teams and respect the skills, expertise and contributions

of your colleagues;

• Implementing effective

communication and co-operation between doctors, staff and other members of

the Primary Healthcare Team;

• The collection of data, preparation

of reports and undertaking research as required;

• The efficient use and progressive

development of IT to maximise its potential and support in practice

activity;

• Ensuring the rules of GDPR,

Caldicott, Freedom of Information Act and those issued by the NHS and CCG

are understood and fully implemented;

• Supporting in the planning and

co-ordination of practice targets including work streams such as Quality

and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services, Care Quality Commission

(CQC) etc

In addition, we would expect that:

You

deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice;

You

keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date by taking part in appropriate

learning activities that maintain and develop your competence and performance

You

demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity

C)

Relations

with Patients

To assist in the

management of relations with patients including:

Ensuring

an excellent patient experience including outstanding customer service, clear

and concise information and education;

Ensuring

that prescription requests and enquiries from patients are dealt with

efficiently and effectively and in a timely manner;

Ensuring

enquiries and complaints from patients are dealt with efficiently and

effectively and in a timely manner;

Planning,

development and implementation of systems and procedures for patient advice and

information

Job description

Main

Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The post-holder will work within the

multidisciplinary Medicines Management Team to process medication requests and

queries in a safe, efficient and effective way.

A)

Core

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the Medicines Team

Manager concerning organisation of work;

• Reviewing and processing repeat

prescription requests, closely following protocols;

• Developing a sound knowledge of the

electronic prescribing services for the practice;

• Dealing appropriately with medicine

queries from patients/pharmacists/care homes;

• Responsible for adding new

medicines from discharge summaries and outpatient clinic letters;

• Issuing prescriptions for blister

packs, dossette boxes, appliance items;

• Supporting the clinical prescribers

in the organisation of medication reviews, blood test monitoring, blood

pressure recording etc

B)

Practice

Organisation

To ensure a high

standard of practice and care at, all times:

• The involvement in planning,

co-ordinating and monitoring of team activities to ensure efficient

services to patients and support to clinical staff;

• Participation in the development

and implementation of new policies, procedures and protocols to improve

practice organisation and the provision of services to patients

Ensuring

high levels of attention to detail and accuracy with regards to completion of

all necessary documentation associated with the role;

Maintaining

effective liaison with other staff and/or agencies concerned with patient care,

and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to

confidentiality;

Working

cooperatively within teams and respect the skills, expertise and contributions

of your colleagues;

• Implementing effective

communication and co-operation between doctors, staff and other members of

the Primary Healthcare Team;

• The collection of data, preparation

of reports and undertaking research as required;

• The efficient use and progressive

development of IT to maximise its potential and support in practice

activity;

• Ensuring the rules of GDPR,

Caldicott, Freedom of Information Act and those issued by the NHS and CCG

are understood and fully implemented;

• Supporting in the planning and

co-ordination of practice targets including work streams such as Quality

and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services, Care Quality Commission

(CQC) etc

In addition, we would expect that:

You

deliver care based on the best available evidence or best practice;

You

keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date by taking part in appropriate

learning activities that maintain and develop your competence and performance

You

demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to equality and diversity

C)

Relations

with Patients

To assist in the

management of relations with patients including:

Ensuring

an excellent patient experience including outstanding customer service, clear

and concise information and education;

Ensuring

that prescription requests and enquiries from patients are dealt with

efficiently and effectively and in a timely manner;

Ensuring

enquiries and complaints from patients are dealt with efficiently and

effectively and in a timely manner;

Planning,

development and implementation of systems and procedures for patient advice and

information

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Bristol?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Downend Health Group is Negotiable (per hour). Typical pharmacist pay in Bristol varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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