Job Details
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical pharmacist to joint our incredibly friendly practice, based in Oxfordshire.
You will be working solely for Hedena Health and join our existing team of 3 Pharmacists. As a practice we are innovative and forward thinking and determined to deliver the best care to our patients. Here you will find ample opportunities to grow, obtain additional skills, diversify your working day and progress through the organisation. You will be supervised regularly and continuously supported by our senior clinical pharmacist and GP line manager.
Competitive salary offered, negotiable depending on experience and skill set. Six weeks annual leave per year with one week study leave plus your birthday off each year.
Main duties of the job
Thepharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in
Patientfacing roles - assisting with medication related problems and queries
Stafffacing roles - providing support to general practice staff in relation torepeat prescriptions and medication queries
Prescribingteam roles- working with the prescribing team on safety and quality of thepractice prescribing
Everymonth each pharmacist will have blocked time for supervision provided by thesenior clinical pharmacist
Day-to-daysupervision will be provided by the senior clinical pharmacist or thepractitioner leading the acute hub (if pharmacist is trained in minor illness)
Additionalsupport and training provided by GP line manager
About us
Join a team that has successfully managed public health initiatives, fostered collaborations with neighbouring practices and actively participated in the Covid Vaccination programme, making a tangible difference in the lives of our patients. Our workplace culture places a strong emphasis on staff well-being, offering team building activities like Annual Away Days, exciting staff outings (including a boat trip this summer), and legendary summer and Christmas parties. We also have a Hedena running club for all those interested!
Located in the heart of Oxford next to a beautiful park, our office boasts free on-site staff parking, a sunny Quad for morning coffees, and regular deliveries of fresh fruit and homemade treats, enhancing the overall work environment.
Don't miss the chance to be part of a team that values your contribution. Apply today and discover a fulfilling career with a competitive compensation along with benefits such as additional leave, a company pension, free on-site parking, referral programs, and store discounts. We look forward to welcoming you to our innovative and friendly team at Hedena!
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Theworking day will be 9 hours, with 30 minutes for lunch as well as 45 minutesfor coffee (30 minutes AM session and 15 minutes PM session). The morning willbe from 08:30 to and the afternoon from to
Atypical day (when all pharmacists are in) will be structured as follows:
1sthalf - Two hours blocked for dealing with repeat prescription requests (wherethe admin team have been unable to issue the prescriptions due to alerts orbecause the medication is out of date/authorisations). The rest of the sessioninvolves routine appointments ( pre-booked medication reviews) or reviewingblood test results (subject to training blood tests ordered by thepharmacists for DOAC/DMARD monitoring or diabetes reviews)
2ndhalf Routine appointments for pre-booked medication reviews. Dependingon experience and skill set, sessions may be allocated solely for chronicdisease reviews diabetes. One pharmacist is allocated an entire session towork off the triage list (subject to training) actioning quick wins or urgenttasks and allocating routine appointments where necessary ( for routinemedication reviews which cannot be done from remote review of notes)
Onesession a week blocked for contracts related work. Admin sessions also providedto work on audits.
If trained in minor illness pharmacists may beallocated sessions to work on the acute list seeing or calling patients withacute illnesses seeking same day medical attention. Sessions supervised by theemergency practitioner leading the session. There will also be ad hoc meetings with the prescribing lead on practice prescribing issues to be agreed in advance.
Thepharmacist will work as part of the multidisciplinary team in -
Assisting patients with medication related problems andqueries
Providing support to general practice staff in relation torepeat prescriptions and medication queries
Working with the prescribing team on safety and quality ofthe practice prescribing
Medicines reconciliation including requests for newmedication on ( on discharge summaries/outpatient letters) and reviewingrepeat medications for newly registered patients
Support with completing necessary training such asindependent prescribing if not already qualified
Scope to further develop skills in areas of interest respiratory, diabetes, minor illness
Carry out structured medication reviews for all patientcohorts
Undertake clinical audit to support patient care and safety
Participate in contracts related work helping the practiceto achieve targets for QOF, IIF and the prescribing incentive scheme
Assist with chronic disease diagnosis, management andreviews ( hypertension, diabetes, CKD, hypercholesterolaemia) subject toexperience and training
Work allocated toour pharmacy team is added to a dedicated triage list. Our pharmacists have aprotected session to review this list which gives them the autonomy to controlwhich patients are booked into their routine appointments and allows them adequatetime to action any urgent tasks.
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
