Clinical Pharmacist - Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

Clinical Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, complex needs, acute and chronic conditions for both physical, mental health and psycho-social needs. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Diagnose and manage patient presentations, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care To provide face-to-face and remote clinical assessment/treatment and management plans To provide clinical support to the range of other Health Care Professionals and operational colleagues within the team To undertake visits to patients homes as required Compose and ensure robust safety netting and risk management for patients presenting to the service Make effective referrals to system partners and other care providers to ensure a holistic provision of care for patients needs Participate in team discussions to ensure and drive best practice, using the best available evidence to provide exemplary world class care to every patient Prescribers Only Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, languages, and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication with all multi-disciplinary team members, as well as with external stakeholders Act as an advocate for patients and carers Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g., PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate To be able to maintain accurate electronic written patient records for users of services provided To be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act Please find further details in the Job Description attached Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis, complex needs, acute and chronic conditions for both physical, mental health and psycho-social needs. Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly Diagnose and manage patient presentations, integrating both drug and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan Work with patients to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments Provide information and advice medication regimens, side-effects, and interactions Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care To provide face-to-face and remote clinical assessment/treatment and management plans To provide clinical support to the range of other Health Care Professionals and operational colleagues within the team To undertake visits to patients homes as required Compose and ensure robust safety netting and risk management for patients presenting to the service Make effective referrals to system partners and other care providers to ensure a holistic provision of care for patients needs Participate in team discussions to ensure and drive best practice, using the best available evidence to provide exemplary world class care to every patient Prescribers Only Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice Communication Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background, languages, and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication with all multi-disciplinary team members, as well as with external stakeholders Act as an advocate for patients and carers Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance (e.g., PALS) and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate To be able to maintain accurate electronic written patient records for users of services provided To be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act Please find further details in the Job Description attached