NhsJobs YORK

MAIN DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and promote the

repeat dispensing serviceRepeat prescription reauthorisation and acute

prescription requestsMedication related queries from patients and staff

Increase safety

mechanisms such as clinical audits

Implement MHRA drug

withdrawals and alerts

Reduce inappropriate

poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing through clinical medication review

Contribute to reductions

in medicate related hospital admissions and readmission by supporting patients

to get the best outcome from their medicines and identifying and addressing

medicine related issues

Reconcile medicines

following hospital discharge and work with patients and

communitypharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines

Work within the Group to

undertake medication reviews particularly in high risk groups such as frail

elderly, substance misuse and patients on high risk medicines

Improve prescribing

practice through educational support for all prescribers within the practice

Run and oversee the YMG

Anticoagulation service using the surgerys protocol

Lead on where changes in

evidence require changes in prescribing across patient population eg where a

drug is withdrawn or indications change

Ensure patient safety

when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of

prescribed medicines

To attend and contribute

to meetings as requested

To keep up to date with

changes within own area of expertise and ensure appropriate personal

developmentReviewing systems for safer prescribingContributing to achievement of QoF and locally

commissioned QI/ cost effective schemesSupport pharmacy technicians and prescription clerksSupporting care homesWork with wider team to ensure practices are compliant

with CQC standards where medicines are involved

This job description is

not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.

You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be

requested from time-to-time.

Job description

MAIN DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and promote the

repeat dispensing serviceRepeat prescription reauthorisation and acute

prescription requestsMedication related queries from patients and staff

Increase safety

mechanisms such as clinical audits

Implement MHRA drug

withdrawals and alerts

Reduce inappropriate

poly-pharmacy and wasteful prescribing through clinical medication review

Contribute to reductions

in medicate related hospital admissions and readmission by supporting patients

to get the best outcome from their medicines and identifying and addressing

medicine related issues

Reconcile medicines

following hospital discharge and work with patients and

communitypharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines

Work within the Group to

undertake medication reviews particularly in high risk groups such as frail

elderly, substance misuse and patients on high risk medicines

Improve prescribing

practice through educational support for all prescribers within the practice

Run and oversee the YMG

Anticoagulation service using the surgerys protocol

Lead on where changes in

evidence require changes in prescribing across patient population eg where a

drug is withdrawn or indications change

Ensure patient safety

when they are transferred between care providers through reconciliation of

prescribed medicines

To attend and contribute

to meetings as requested

To keep up to date with

changes within own area of expertise and ensure appropriate personal

developmentReviewing systems for safer prescribingContributing to achievement of QoF and locally

commissioned QI/ cost effective schemesSupport pharmacy technicians and prescription clerksSupporting care homesWork with wider team to ensure practices are compliant

with CQC standards where medicines are involved

This job description is

not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation.

You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be

requested from time-to-time.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in YORK?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at York Medical Group is £46148.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in YORK varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in YORK?

PharmSee is currently tracking 14 active pharmacy vacancies in YORK across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open YORK pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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