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Key Result Areas Supporting the MDT Co-ordinators with delivery, collection and preparation of case-notes in readiness for weekly MDT meetings. Maintain an up to date and accurate case-note tracking system. Provide cross cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave. To cover any other duties as required by the Assistant Cancer Manager. Communicate effectively within the Cancer Pathway Team and wider organisation in relation to the collation of case-notes. Escalating issues and concerns where necessary. To actively participate in the annual appraisal process and work towards achieving yearly objectives. To support the Assistant Cancer /Cancer Manager with accurate data entry as required. Maintain an up to date and accurate Acute Oncology Service Database with support and guidance from the MDT Co-ordinators. Filing of letters and correspondence in patient case-notes to keep an up to date patient record. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES To act in line with the Trust's CARE values. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. To actively participate in the staff appraisal process. To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol. It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post. This job description acts as a guideline to the responsibilities of the post holder and will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder and amended to meet changing professional and service needs.

General Responsibilities To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. To actively participate in the staff appraisal process. To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol. It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post.

KEY RESULT AREAS Carry out medicines administration to selected patent in accordance with prescription requirements To undertake competency based training in the preparation and administration of medicines To be competent in the administration of prescribed medicines to allocated inpatients against an inpatient prescription following the Trusts Medicines Management policy To undertake a range of checks on the preparation and administration of medicines including injectables, and Controlled Drugs in accordance with the Medicines Management policy To accurately record the administration of medicines on the inpatient prescription and promote the safe and timely administration of medicines. Offer information and advice to patients when administering medicines. To report any Adverse Drug Reaction(s) to a senior nurse or medical staff Support patients wishing to self-administer their own medicines To contribute to handover of patient related information to medical and nursing teams To work with nursing and medical staff to improve the quality of care provided to inpatients To identify and resolve, by referring to the prescriber, pharmacist or patients notes where necessary, problems and errors in prescribing of a technical nature To work with ward and dispensary based pharmacy teams to improve the quality and efficiency of medicines management to hospital inpatients, ensuring compliance with national standards (e.g. CQC, RPSGB) To dispense medicines in accordance with professional, legal and ethical standards and in agreement with departmental performance standards To provide a source of advice and expertise on matters relating to the provision of medicines and medicines information at discharge. To collect data relating to the activity of the post, undertake audits work and assessment of patient experience To use the electronic prescribing and medicines administration system (EPMA), ensuring that patient data is updated in a timely manner. To provide necessary training for medical and nursing staff, with regular updates if changes are made To support ward / department nursing staff in meeting the required standards for the Safe and Secure handling of medicines, including participation in Audit initiatives

Please see Job description and Person specification for main responsibilities. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Melanie Coy or Adam Jones on on 01246 512173.

Key Result Areas 1) To provide effective management of the service under direction of Senior Production staff as follows: a) To provide a first point of contact for service users including clinical teams, outpatient clinics and ward staff. b) To liaise with service users and providers and deliver effective communication. c) To assist in co-ordinating the day-to-day workload by receiving and processing orders and communicating with the multi-disciplinary pharmacy team. d) To ensure accurate stock levels of medicinal products are maintained by performing routine stock takes, completing orders and ensuring stock rotation throughout the process. e) To manage the ordering and maintenance of outsourced stock and patient specific aseptic products in liaison with the Pharmacy Procurement Team. f) Manage data input and assist in the development of the Pharmacy Capacity Plan to monitor the staffing and equipment capacity of the department. g) To participate in the training of all staff new to the aseptic unit. 2. To undertake a range of administrative duties to support the department. a) To print prescriptions and maintain workload diaries using Chemocare Electronic Prescribing system b) To manage stock of sundries and consumable items using Agresso system. c) To operate and develop administrative systems, to ensure appropriate filing and archiving of documents. d) To undertake data entry on the JAC pharmacy computer system. e) To manage staffing levels through the use of Healthroster f) To support the operation of meetings within the Production Unit. g) To comply with departmental error and deviation management procedures at all times. h) To perform general reception duties and query resolution duties. i) To support the Production Manager in a range of other administrative duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Production Unit. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake other duties as requested by the Head of Medicines Management To participate in Weekend and Bank Holiday working in accordance with departmental rotas To actively participate in the Staff Appraisal process To always maintain confidentiality relating to the patients, staff and the Trust To be familiar and compliant with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety policies and procedures including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol Maintain a safe environment by adhering to local infection control policies To contribute to Quality Governance within Pharmacy Services.

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Pharmacy Services Manage the distribution of departmental correspondence. Ensure that Trust policies/procedures and department records are kept up to date including staff lists, essential training records etc. To co-ordinate the recruitment of new staff including advertising, organisation of interviews, reference requests, employment checks and the ordering of new uniforms etc. To manage departmental personnel files, co-ordinating hospital/departmental induction for new staff and terminations for leavers. To maintain records relating to annual leave, sickness absence, staff appraisal and mandatory training, ensuring that department targets are met. To maintain accurate records on the hospital e-rostering system, liaising with the e-rostering team when required. To co-ordinate the arrangement of formal sickness absence reviews, maintaining appropriate records. To undertake the ordering of sundry items via the Unit4 ordering system including renewal of subscriptions etc. To liaise with the hospital estates department regarding departmental maintenance matters. Medicines Management Services Provide secretarial support and minute taking to the Trust Drug and Therapeutics Committee Thrombosis Subgroup and other pharmacy meetings as required. Support the clinical pharmacy team in the preparation of documents, reports, presentations etc. Co-ordinate meetings, catering, room bookings etc., as requested by the Chief Pharmacist and Head of Medicines Management or other staff as required. Maintain equipment and materials including departmental stationery, computer sundries etc

To establish, develop and monitor the quality systems applicable to the pharmacy service with a particular focus on those relating to Manufacturing, Wholesale Dealing, Dispensary and other registered activity To review and approve quality documentation and systems including change management, GMP / GDP deviations, recalls, complaints, product defects etc. To undertake and support the preparation of SOP To ensure satisfactory maintenance and monitoring of the aseptic manufacturing unit and equipment To lead and co-ordinate internal quality audits (Production Unit and Stores and distribution) and external audits as required To ensure that appropriate validations are carried out including production and QC processes and that the resultant reports are written and distributed To approve written, or amended master worksheets, which relate to or might impinge upon licensable activities To set up technical agreements for outsourced service e.g. domestic services in compliance with GMP and QAAPS standards Responsible for organising regular QA/Production, QA/WDA and QA/Dispensary meetings to maintain Quality Assurance within the pharmacy and to monitor progress against internal and external inspections To be responsible for the internal procedures and policies relating to the release and rejection of materials by the Releasing Officers As a releasing officer, responsible for the approval or rejection of raw materials, intermediates, hospital manufactured, commercial products and packaging materials and to keep appropriate records, including maintaining electronic records. To be responsible for the approval or rejection of purchased unlicensed pharmaceuticals and for writing assessments for approval of suppliers. To evaluate Pharmacy manufacturing batch records, alongside Quality Control reports, prior to release or rejection of a batch To be responsible for the review and reporting of all microbiological testing results provided by Quality Control including consultations and discussions of action plans with the Production Manager if results are outside of recommended guidelines To embed quality risk management principles in all processes and documentation. This includes performing risk assessment in line with regulatory standards e.g. ICH, PIC/S, GMP To write, assess and evaluate tender specifications for services and equipment. To monitor outsourced services and escalate any deficiencies Ensure that key GMP records such as the site master file, validation master plan, control strategies and the quality manual is kept up to date and meets the needs of service users, in conjunction with regulatory, licensing and accreditation bodies. To support and where indicated lead investigations into deviations in quality processes To contribute to external inspection requirements relating to GMP and GDP eg MHRA , CQC , GPhC Ensure appropriate escalation of all risks and outstanding corrective and preventative actions Coordinate the investigation of relevant complaints in accordance with the complaints policy and procedure, in conjunction with service. Promote the provision of a customer centred approach in the provision of pharmacy services Liaise with service users through forums and surveys to establish views and opinions that will help to improve service standards. Provide monthly performance reports to the Pharmacy Quality Management Committee and Management Board Maintain relevant records, ensuring accurate data input into all computerised systems. To validate computerised systems (licensed activity only) to meet regulatory compliance Maintain an archive of all controlled documents in accordance with the data integrity requirements of regulatory, licensing and accreditation bodies, and in compliance with corporate policy and national legislation and guidance. Collect, interpret and present quality management data and statistics for use in monitoring the quality management system. Ensure robust systems are in place to develop staff, to ensure they can carry out their work safely and efficiently, working to the high standards demanded of the service, and providing evidence of competence assessment To manage the work of the Senior Pharmacy QA officer , ensuring that task are delegated appropriately Training To prepare and present tutorials and training sessions, both within the department, and externally as required To be responsible for the competency checks of Releasing officers and production staff and assessment prior to signing off training records To ensure that the Continuing Professional Development needs of the releasing officers are met To act as a mentor for Principal Department Leads across Pharmacy Monitor the review of training competences across the relevant parts of the pharmacy service, promptly reporting deficiencies to service managers as appropriate. Educate and train staff in quality principles and practice. Ensure that staff are adequately trained to understand and use the quality management system as relevant to their roles, and that training and competences are suitably documented and reviewed To assist in the design and provision of necessary commissioning of new production facilities and equipment To offer QA expertise and resources to other departments as required by the Trust To be responsible for the development and validation of new processes and methods in Quality Assurance and in the Production facilities. To maintain procedures and implement changes resulting from the updating of GMP and other regulatory standards and guidance documents To ensure the implementation of national and regional policies within Pharmacy To be named as the responsible person for Quality Control (Quality Controller) on regulatory MHRA manufacturers licenses as appropriate To be the Quality Control representative for Wholesale Dealing Activities. To represent Pharmacy Technical Service at CRH NHS Foundation Trust at internal development/management meetings, external regional meetings (East Midlands Technical Services Meetings) and nationally (National QA Symposium). Follow up on external inspections and verify the completion of corrective action as required by the inspectors reports in collaboration with service managers To contribute to the implementation of Quality Governance within the pharmacy service. To provide QA support into the operation of Clinical Trials in the department.

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role

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The post holder will be the Senior member of a Neighbourhood Team of Pharmacists who will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, patient-facing structured medication reviews, manage long term conditions, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription requests, while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s) that make up the PCN. This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service within general practice. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management and development of the pharmacists and technicians and the distribution of the pharmacist and technician resource within a Neighbourhood, liaising with the member practices and the PCN Pharmacy lead. Key areas of Focus Patient-facing medication reviews of patients with polypharmacy especially for older people, people in care homes and those with multiple co- morbidities. Leadership to practices and pharmacy team on quality improvement and clinical audit as well as managing some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage repeat prescription authorisations and reauthorisation, acute prescription requests, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing. Providing expertise in clinical medicines management while addressing both the public health and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s). Day to day management of the PCN pharmacists and technicians in the neighbourhood and agreeing allocation of the resource with member practices. Working across and assisting with both practice and PCN requirements Key duties and responsibilities 1. Patient facing medicines support Hold clinics for patients requiring medication reviews i.e. a review of the ongoing need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicine taking. Provide a telephone support for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. 2. Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) Undertake structured medication reviews with patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy and implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests. 3. Risk stratification Design, development, and implementation of computer searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines. Responsibility for management of risk stratification tools on behalf of the practice. Working with patients and the primary care team to minimise risks through medicines optimisation. 4. Longterm condition clinics See patients in multimorbidity clinics and in partnership with primary healthcare colleagues and implement improvements to patients medicines, including deprescribing. Manage own case load, run own long-term condition clinics where responsible for prescribing as an independent prescriber for conditions where medicines have a large component (e.g. medicine optimisation for stable angina symptom control, warfarin monitoring and dose adjustment for patients requiring longterm anticoagulants). Review the ongoing need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking. 5. Unplanned hospital admissions Devise and implement practice searches to identify cohorts of patients most likely to be at risk of an unplanned admission and readmissions from medicines. Work with case managers, multidisciplinary (health and social care) review teams, hospital colleagues and virtual ward teams to manage medicines-related risk for readmission and patient harm. Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups. 6. Care home structured medication reviews Manage own caseload of care home residents. Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration. 7. Repeat prescribing Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber, and ensure patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests where required. 8. Medicines safety and quality improvement Identify and provide leadership on areas of prescribing requiring improvement. Conduct own audits and improvement projects and work with colleagues. Present results and provide leadership on suggested change. Demonstrate continuous QI activity focused upon prescribing safety as specified in the QOF guidance. This work for example might include the PINCER tool. Contribute to national and local research initiatives 9. Leadership and management Provide leadership and management to clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pre-reg pharmacists working within assigned neighbourhoods. Responsibility for line managing clinical pharmacists and technicians within assigned neighbourhoods. Operational management of pharmacy team and clinical support. 10. Domiciliary clinical medication review Manage own caseload of vulnerable housebound patients at risk of hospital admission and harm from poor use of medicines. Implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and ordering of monitoring tests. Attend and refer patients to multidisciplinary case conferences. 11. Service development Develop and manage new services that are built around new medicines or NICE guidance, where new medicine/recommendations allow the development of a new care pathway (e.g. new oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation). 12. Care Quality Commission Provide leadership to the practice manager and GPs to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. 13. Population and Public Health To devise and manage population and public health campaigns to run within the network. To provide specialist knowledge on immunisation. 14. Cost saving programmes Make recommendations for, and manage pharmacy technicians to, make changes to medicines (switches) designed to save on medicine costs where a medicine or product with lower acquisition cost is now available 15. Medicine information to practice staff and patients Answers all medicinerelated enquiries from GPs, other practice staff and patients with queries about medicines. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes. 16. Information management Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making. 17. Training Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Provide training to visiting medical, nursing and other healthcare students where appropriate. 18. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes manage these changes without referral to a GP, perform a clinical medication review, produce a post discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow up tests and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high-risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in care homes). Work in partnership with hospital colleagues (e.g. care of the elderly doctors and clinical pharmacists) to proactively manage patients at high risk of medicine related problems before they are discharged to ensure continuity of care. 19. Implementation of local and national guidelines and formulary recommendations Monitor practice prescribing against the local health economys RAG list for medicines that should be prescribed by hospital doctors (red drugs) or subject to shared care (amber drugs). Liaise directly with hospital colleagues where prescribing needs to be returned to specialists. Assist practices in setting and maintaining a practice formulary that is hosted on the practices computer system. Suggest and develop computer decision support tools to help remind prescribers about the agreed formulary choice and local recommendations. Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Provide newsletters on important prescribing messages to improve prescribers knowledge and work with the team to develop and implement other techniques known to influence implementation of evidence such as audit and feedback. 20. Medicines safety Horizon scan to identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence form clinical trials. Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners.

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