Independent Prescribing Pharmacist – 12 month FTC

Role Overview

• Provide a full range of medical services, practicing and prescribing independently.
• The case-load will be split amongst the clinical team consisting of independent prescribing pharmacists, nurses and doctors, all of which hold similar consulting and prescribing responsibilities.
• Provide compassionate care, upholding the highest standards of empathy, dignity and integrity in all actions.
• Proactively contribute towards driving good clinical governance and quality improvement at all times.
• Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
• Assess the health care needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems, In consultation with patients and in line with current internal guidelines, develop care plans for that patient.
• Complete clinically related administrative and non-clinical duties needed for the delivery of the service.
• Provide counselling and health education.
• Refer and signpost patients for further opinions and interventions where required.
• Record clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
• Compile and issue computer-generated prescriptions, and on extremely rare occasions hand-writing prescriptions if required.
• Prescribe in accordance with the Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor prescribing formulary whenever this is clinically appropriate.
• Identify, reflect and prevent significant events and untoward incidents.
• Participate in teaching and education as required.
• Continue to monitor and review internal clinical guidelines to ensure they are updated according to national clinical guidelines, writing guidelines for new services.
• Review and write clinical content for internal and external communication.
• Active involvement in the research and development of services.
• Attend meetings and education sessions as deemed necessary.
• Ensure that the complaints system is adhered to at all times.
• Ensure awareness and compliance with all relevant internal guidelines e.g. data protection, confidentiality and health and safety.
• Attend training and events organised where appropriate.

Requirements

• Independent Prescriber qualification
• GPhc registration
• Experience of effectively handling customer complaints
• Energetic and empathetic communication skills
• Excellent patient centred dispute management capabilities using first time resolution approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Teams
• A well organised and motivated approach to work/tasks

Benefits

• Competitive contributory pension
• Occupational sick pay
• Long-service awards and refer-a-friend bonuses
• Professional registration fees covered (GPhC, NMC, CIPD and more)
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible hybrid working to help balance work and home life
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house mental health support
• Access to discounted gym memberships via Blue Light Card and benefits schemes
• Regular health and wellbeing initiatives
• Strong commitment to CPD, training and professional development
• 25 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• 25% off health & beauty purchases
• 25% off Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor services
• Regular social events throughout the year