Job description

Job responsibilities

Give best practice advice and support in a broad range of conditions for people with both functional and organic mental health needs.

Promote the needs of family and carer/s, including various support networks and third sector agencies.

Advise and support on evaluating risk from a positive risk-taking perspective.

Support and advise within safeguarding and public protection procedures where the issues are complicated by mental health problems, alongside Primary Care colleagues.

Provide a prompt response to all contacts following jointly agreed procedures and within agreed time frames.

Ensure, where needed, that people experience a seamless transfer into AWP provider/treatment services via trusted assessment processes.

Following assessment, provide short- term follow up of patients where appropriate.

Contribute evidence-based expertise to multi-disciplinary team processes.

Promote positive attitudes, mutual understanding and collaboration between non-mental health staff and mental health services, users, carers, voluntary agencies, primary care and social services.

Demonstrate responsibility for developing own practice in line with professional qualifications and for contributing to the development of others, by making use of and providing, effective feedback, supervision, coaching and appraisal.

Adhere to the relevant professional code of conduct ensuring required skills and competencies required are maintained.

Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others, undertaking assessments and taking appropriate action where required.

Develop own knowledge and practice, and contribute to the development of others, making use of available feedback, supervision and appraisal to identify appropriate areas of development for this work role, taking responsibility for accessing identified learning and training opportunities.

Maintain appropriate health record, in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Professional qualification in mental health equivalent to Registered RMN, Registered Social worker or Registered Occupational Therapist. Current registration with a professional body and commitment to CPD.

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration qualifications, such as Non-Medical Prescribing, CBT, AMHP, Brief Interventions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Stockwood Surgery and Wells Road Surgery

Brooklea Medical Centre 312 Wick Road St Anne's

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and tasks

To support the PCN Prescription Hub

Full training will be provided for this role and previous experience as a Prescriptions Clerk is not essential.

Process repeat prescriptions on a daily basis ensuring compliance with the prescription hub protocols.

Perform regular searches on drugs requiring monitoring hence minimising the risk of adverse effects.

Ensure all current medication have relevant, current authorisations.

Promote cost-effective prescribing at the practice through switching drugs to the generic preparation when appropriate and encouraging the use of local primary care trust formulary medication choices.

Deal with prescription queries from a range of healthcare professionals including GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, nursing home staff as well as reception/administration staff at the practice.

Deal with medication changes from all hospital letters, removing old medication, and adding new or making changes. Add any relevant monitoring diaries.

Perform searches and act upon drug alerts.

Add new patient medication. Pass to registered GP for approval highlighting any concerns found, add relevant diary entries/recall. Liaise with patient via phone call, SMS or letter. Liaise with patients pharmacy regarding changes, if necessary.

Liaise with Pharmacies regarding monthly dosette box prescriptions.

Be the first point of contact to coordinate responses to email/telephone enquiries.

Support the PCN team in coordinating audits to support improved patient outcomes.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to changed based on business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• See Attachment

Desirable

• See Attachment

Experience

Essential

• See Attachment

Desirable

• See Attachment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Connexus PCN

Address

Brooklea Health Centre

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nightingalevalleypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities and tasks

1. To support the Neighborhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) pilot work across the PCN

2. To support the work of the PCN multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to enable them to provide high quality patient care.

3. To support the PCN Patient Care Projects and Services

4. To support the PCN to develop and maintain links with our patient community :

5 To support the PCN Prescribing Hub

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to change based on business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• See Attachment

Desirable

• See Attachment

Experience

Essential

• See Attachment

Desirable

• See Attachment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Connexus PCN

Address

Wick Road

Bristol

BS4 4HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nightingalevalleypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient facing Long-term condition reviews - Take responsibility for the care management of patients with chronic diseases where medicine optimisation is required. E.g., COPD, asthma.

Patient facing clinical medication reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and make appropriate recommendations for the clinical team on prescribing and monitoring. Through structured medical reviews the post holder will support patients to take their medications to get the best from them, reduce waste and promote self-care.

Management of repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing requests for repeat prescriptions and medicines reaching review dates.

To have a leadership role in supporting further integration of general practice with the wider health care teams (community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, ensure better access to healthcare and help manage general practice workload. The role has the potential to significantly improve the quality of care and safety for patients.

Develop relationships and work closely with other pharmacy professionals across PCNs and the wider health and social care system.

Take a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols, clinical research with medicines, liaison with specialist pharmacists, community pharmacists and anticoagulation.

Complete medication safety audits- MHRA and local.

Improvement of processes related to prescribing within practices

3) Knowledge, skills and experience required

Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

Minimum of 1 years experience as a pharmacist.

May hold or be working towards an independent prescribing qualification.

Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice.

Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and is able to refer as appropriate.

Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies and procedures and codes of conduct.

Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidelines.

4) Leadership and management

The post holder is managed and will supervise him/herself by making decisions regarding meeting targets independently, producing reports highlighting performance information.

Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace

Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision

Demonstrate ability to improve quality within limitations of service

Review last years progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others

Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals

Demonstrate understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service

Demonstrate understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation

Demonstrate understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice

Demonstrate ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol

Follow professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management

Demonstrate the ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team

5) Education, Training, development and research

Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service

Demonstrates understanding of the mentorship process

Demonstrates ability to conduct teaching and assessment effectively according to a learning plan with supervision from a more experienced colleague

Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity

Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes

Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice

Demonstrates ability to critically evaluate and review literature

Demonstrates ability to identify where there is a gap in the evidence base to support practice

Demonstrates ability to generate evidence suitable for presentation at local level

Demonstrates ability to apply the research evidence base into working practice

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research governance

Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the research team

6) Confidentiality:

• As per both Government legislation and Practice policies ensure that all confidentiality, data protection and information governance policies and guidelines are followed and strictly adhered to, reporting any infringements to the PCN Clinical Director or Manager.

7) Health & Safety:

• The post-holder will assist Connexus PCN H&S lead in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Connexus PCN Health & Safety Policy and related Risk Assessments.

8) Equality and Diversity:

• The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues in line with Connexus PCN Policies.

9) Professional Development:

• Maintain continued education by attendance of courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development and Connexus PCN needs.
• Attend annual mandatory courses.

10) IT:

Use of SystmOne.

Commitment to the use of IT, data entry, read coding and targets.

Extraction of data and use of spreadsheets to analyse and present information to determine trends or highlight potential problem, as required by the Connexus PCN.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Clinical Pharmacist involved in direct patient care and medication management. Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage medication therapy including reviews, dispensing, and monitoring of drug interactions.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong clinical pharmacology knowledge, with the ability to apply this practically in patient care settings.
• Proficiency in using Electronic Health Records (EHR) and other pharmaceutical software, essential for effective medication management and patient documentation.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
• Thorough understanding of pharmacy regulatory standards and compliance requirements, including GDPR, medication safety protocols, and clinical governance.
• Communication Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively discussing treatment plans and medication information with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to convey complex medication-related information clearly and succinctly to ensure patient understanding and compliance.

Desirable

• Patient Care Focus:
• Strong focus on patient-centred care, with the ability to assess patient needs, preferences, and individual responses to therapies.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach to patient interactions, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.
• Analytical Skills:
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for evaluating patient information, diagnosing issues, and proposing effective treatment solutions.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate treatment outcomes to ensure efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy regimens.
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team. Capable of building strong relationships with medical and paramedical staff to enhance collaborative care.
• Proactive in addressing issues and confident in making informed clinical decisions in conjunction with the healthcare team.
• Professional Development:
• Committed to continual professional development through further education, training, and keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical practices and innovations in pharmacotherapy.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• CPPE
• Independent Prescriber or working towards.

Desirable

• Familiar with SystmOne
• Medicines Management Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greenwell PCN

Address

71-73 Mansell Road

Greenford

Middlesex

UB6 9EN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://greenwellpcn.gpweb.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)