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Gynaecology Clinic Assistant
Islington GP Federation
North East England
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Exercise Therapist
Job summary The Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October 2020.
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Gynaecology Clinic Assistant
Islington GP Federation
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,000 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary The Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October 2020.
8 day(s) ago
Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
Islington GP Federation
North East England
GBP 0 - 61,503 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking a pharmacist with previous experience of working in primary care to develop and manage Medicines Optimisation services within gene...
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Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
Islington GP Federation
North East England
GBP 0 - 61,503 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are seeking a pharmacist with previous experience of working in primary care to develop and manage Medicines Optimisation services within gene...
8 day(s) ago
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2426318
Job summary
The Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October 2020. It is a collaboration of multiple providers joining up primary, secondary, and community care
The post holder will work under clinical supervision, supporting the Gynaecology service GPs and Consultants in community-based clinics. The primary function is to assist the clinicians in the delivery of safe and efficient care to the patients.
The role involves assisting clinicians managing clinical sites, alongside administrative tasks that support patient care and the smooth running of clinics.
The post holder will be primarily based at clinic sites and will be required to work across different locations as needed to support the service. This is a site-based role rather than a Head Office-based position, and flexibility to work across clinic locations is an essential requirement.
Main duties of the job
- Support the receptionist in managing patient arrivals at clinic sites, including signing patients in and rebooking those who did not attend (DNA).
- Support patients with booking, cancelling and rebooking appointments at clinical sites.
- Contact patients to confirm appointments for the current and following week, as instructed by the line manager.
- Act as a chaperone when required.
- Assist clinicians during procedures, ensuring that the appropriate equipment is readily available and room is prepared.
- Act as an infection control assistant by supporting clinicians during clinic sessions, ensuring that rooms and any areas accessed by patients are sanitised after each use, and that equipment is cleaned to prevent contamination.
- Be responsible for daily, quarterly and yearly IPC checks at clinical sites.
- Assist with the labelling, recording and dispatching of specimens and samples taken during clinic.
- Assist with safety-netting searches to track laboratory results and ensure they are received promptly to prevent delays in patient care.
- Action follow-up instructions in line with GP consultation notes, including discharge letters, secondary care referrals, follow-up appointments and chasing the receipt of investigation results.
- Undertake a wide range of administrative duties, ensuring that all information is managed correctly, filed appropriately and followed up as required.
About us
Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms.
IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH,Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington.
IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over three years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.
IGPF runs four Islington GP Practices-Northern Medical Practice, Barnsbury Medical Practice, City Road Medical Centre and Hanley Primary Care Centre
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,000 a year Pro rata as per part time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0031-26-0043
Job locations
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
Lordship Lane Primary Care Centre
239 Lordship Lane, London N17 6AA
LONDON
N17 6AA
United Kingdom
Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Centre
Hornsey Central Surgery
151 Park Road
LONDON
N8 8JD
United Kingdom
Killick Street Health Centre
75 Killick Street
LONDON
N1 9RH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Gynaecology Collaborative
The Islington GP Group Limited, trading as Islington GP Federation (IGPF), is a rapidly growing organisation representing the interests of general practice in Islington.
The Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October 2020. It is a collaboration of multiple providers joining up primary, secondary, and community care. The aim of this service is:
- To provide a robust single point of access for gynaecology referrals
- To ensure the patient is seen by the right clinician with the right skills in the right environment through effective triage
- To support management of adult gynaecological conditions in a non-acute setting
- To ensure there is access to diagnostics to enable effective management
- To improve the patient journey through the development of safe and effective integrated care pathways between primary, community and secondary care services.
- To enable consistent standards in the management of gynaecological conditions and improve health outcomes.
- Develop and provide a feedback mechanism to improve the skills and knowledge of referring clinicians and so increase the proportion of patients managed in primary care.
About Islington GP Federation
Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms.
IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH,Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington.
IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over three years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.
IGPF runs four Islington GP Practices-Northern Medical Practice, Barnsbury Medical Practice, City Road Medical Centre and Hanley Primary Care Centre
Job summary
The post holder will work under clinical supervision, supporting the Gynaecology service GPs and Consultants in community-based clinics. The primary function is to assist the clinicians in the delivery of safe and efficient care to the patients.
The role involves assisting clinicians managing clinical sites, alongside administrative tasks that support patient care and the smooth running of clinics.
The post holder will be primarily based at clinic sites and will be required to work across different locations as needed to support the service. This is a site-based role rather than a Head Office-based position, and flexibility to work across clinic locations is an essential requirement.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the receptionist in managing patient arrivals at clinic sites, including signing patients in and rebooking those who did not attend (DNA).
- Support patients with booking, cancelling and rebooking appointments at clinical sites.
- Contact patients to confirm appointments for the current and following week, as instructed by the line manager.
- Act as a chaperone when required.
- Assist clinicians during procedures, ensuring that the appropriate equipment is readily available and room is prepared.
- Act as an infection control assistant by supporting clinicians during clinic sessions, ensuring that rooms and any areas accessed by patients are sanitised after each use, and that equipment is cleaned to prevent contamination.
- Be responsible for daily, quarterly and yearly IPC checks at clinical sites.
- Assist with the labelling, recording and dispatching of specimens and samples taken during clinic.
- Assist with safety-netting searches to track laboratory results and ensure they are received promptly to prevent delays in patient care.
- Action follow-up instructions in line with GP consultation notes, including discharge letters, secondary care referrals, follow-up appointments and chasing the receipt of investigation results.
- Undertake a wide range of administrative duties, ensuring that all information is managed correctly, filed appropriately and followed up as required.
- Act in an administrative capacity when no clinics are running or as instructed by the line manager.
- Be responsible for completing weekly checks on emergency medicines and equipment held at clinic locations.
- Under the direction of the Service Manager, support stock management, including stock-taking, monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as required.
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- Maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice.
- Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information and understand the relevance of, and comply with, GDPR.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working across different clinic sites and moving between locations as required to meet service needs and support the delivery of patient care, as directed.
- Act in a professional and calm manner at all times.
- Treat colleagues, patients and relatives with respect and dignity.
- De-escalate conflicts or challenging situations promptly and effectively.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the line manager.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with other team members.
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Personal and people development
- Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision.
- Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.
- Work with management on any new training requirements
- To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the Community Gynaecology service.
- Be aware of statutory legislation relevant to the service and the role of a basic Chaperone/ HCA
Health, safety and security
- Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
- Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.
- Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
- hand washing
- universal hygiene procedures
- collection and handling of laboratory specimens
- segregation and disposal of waste materials
- decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment and work surfaces
- reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
- dealing with blood and body fluid spillages
- assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility
- Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
- Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria
- Be up to date with adult and child safeguarding processes and highlight any area of concerns to the appropriate clinicians and/or managers
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility
Use the computer monitor safely and in line with patient confidentiality protocols
Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Service improvement
- Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit
- Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives
- Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets
Quality
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients
- Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems
- Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care
- Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team
- Ensure patients understand how to complain
- Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms
- Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation
- Know the organisations policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook
- Be able to manage your own time effectively
Equality and diversity
- Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures
- Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers
- Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Gynaecology Collaborative
The Islington GP Group Limited, trading as Islington GP Federation (IGPF), is a rapidly growing organisation representing the interests of general practice in Islington.
The Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October 2020. It is a collaboration of multiple providers joining up primary, secondary, and community care. The aim of this service is:
- To provide a robust single point of access for gynaecology referrals
- To ensure the patient is seen by the right clinician with the right skills in the right environment through effective triage
- To support management of adult gynaecological conditions in a non-acute setting
- To ensure there is access to diagnostics to enable effective management
- To improve the patient journey through the development of safe and effective integrated care pathways between primary, community and secondary care services.
- To enable consistent standards in the management of gynaecological conditions and improve health outcomes.
- Develop and provide a feedback mechanism to improve the skills and knowledge of referring clinicians and so increase the proportion of patients managed in primary care.
About Islington GP Federation
Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs). Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists and a range of practice support mechanisms.
IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH,Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington.
IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over three years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.
IGPF runs four Islington GP Practices-Northern Medical Practice, Barnsbury Medical Practice, City Road Medical Centre and Hanley Primary Care Centre
Job summary
The post holder will work under clinical supervision, supporting the Gynaecology service GPs and Consultants in community-based clinics. The primary function is to assist the clinicians in the delivery of safe and efficient care to the patients.
The role involves assisting clinicians managing clinical sites, alongside administrative tasks that support patient care and the smooth running of clinics.
The post holder will be primarily based at clinic sites and will be required to work across different locations as needed to support the service. This is a site-based role rather than a Head Office-based position, and flexibility to work across clinic locations is an essential requirement.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the receptionist in managing patient arrivals at clinic sites, including signing patients in and rebooking those who did not attend (DNA).
- Support patients with booking, cancelling and rebooking appointments at clinical sites.
- Contact patients to confirm appointments for the current and following week, as instructed by the line manager.
- Act as a chaperone when required.
- Assist clinicians during procedures, ensuring that the appropriate equipment is readily available and room is prepared.
- Act as an infection control assistant by supporting clinicians during clinic sessions, ensuring that rooms and any areas accessed by patients are sanitised after each use, and that equipment is cleaned to prevent contamination.
- Be responsible for daily, quarterly and yearly IPC checks at clinical sites.
- Assist with the labelling, recording and dispatching of specimens and samples taken during clinic.
- Assist with safety-netting searches to track laboratory results and ensure they are received promptly to prevent delays in patient care.
- Action follow-up instructions in line with GP consultation notes, including discharge letters, secondary care referrals, follow-up appointments and chasing the receipt of investigation results.
- Undertake a wide range of administrative duties, ensuring that all information is managed correctly, filed appropriately and followed up as required.
- Act in an administrative capacity when no clinics are running or as instructed by the line manager.
- Be responsible for completing weekly checks on emergency medicines and equipment held at clinic locations.
- Under the direction of the Service Manager, support stock management, including stock-taking, monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as required.
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- Maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice.
- Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information and understand the relevance of, and comply with, GDPR.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working across different clinic sites and moving between locations as required to meet service needs and support the delivery of patient care, as directed.
- Act in a professional and calm manner at all times.
- Treat colleagues, patients and relatives with respect and dignity.
- De-escalate conflicts or challenging situations promptly and effectively.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as directed by the line manager.
Communication
- Communicate effectively with other team members.
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Personal and people development
- Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision.
- Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.
- Work with management on any new training requirements
- To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the Community Gynaecology service.
- Be aware of statutory legislation relevant to the service and the role of a basic Chaperone/ HCA
Health, safety and security
- Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
- Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.
- Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
- hand washing
- universal hygiene procedures
- collection and handling of laboratory specimens
- segregation and disposal of waste materials
- decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment and work surfaces
- reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
- dealing with blood and body fluid spillages
- assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility
- Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
- Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria
- Be up to date with adult and child safeguarding processes and highlight any area of concerns to the appropriate clinicians and/or managers
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility
Use the computer monitor safely and in line with patient confidentiality protocols
Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Service improvement
- Be aware of and, if appropriate, assist in current clinical audit
- Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives
- Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets
Quality
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients
- Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems
- Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care
- Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team
- Ensure patients understand how to complain
- Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms
- Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation
- Know the organisations policies, especially the whistle-blowing policy, available in the practice staff handbook
- Be able to manage your own time effectively
Equality and diversity
- Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures
- Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers
- Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Flexible and adaptable
- Aware of own limitations
- Keen to develop
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
- Computer literate
- Chaperone Training Certificate or experience
Desirable
- Knowledge in EMIS and Docman clinical systems
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Holds a Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
Additonal Role Specific
Essential
- Must be able to work across multiple community sites, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to working hours, location and duties in response to operational requirements.
Person Specification
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Flexible and adaptable
- Aware of own limitations
- Keen to develop
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
- Computer literate
- Chaperone Training Certificate or experience
Desirable
- Knowledge in EMIS and Docman clinical systems
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Holds a Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
Additonal Role Specific
Essential
- Must be able to work across multiple community sites, sometimes at short notice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to working hours, location and duties in response to operational requirements.
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.
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Employer name
Islington GP Federation
Address
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
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Islington GP Federation
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Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
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Reference: 2425698
Job summary
We are seeking a pharmacist with previous experience of working in primary care to develop and manage Medicines Optimisation services within general practice. The post holder will work as part of a multi- disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. They will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within practices and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescriptions and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescribing system, medicines reconciliation, and support systems for safer prescribing. They will be expected to provide expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership on Medicines Optimisation and manage some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services. They will ensure that practices integrate with community and hospital pharmacy to facilitate effective communication across different healthcare settings.
The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice.
About us
Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs).Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists, and a range of practice support mechanisms.
IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington.
IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over two years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.IGPF runs four Islington GP practices. City Road Medical Centre is a GMS practice; two are APMS contracts and one caretaking contract.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£61,503.69 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0031-26-0042
Job locations
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
Hanley Primary Care Centre
51 Hanley Road
LONDON
N4 3DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Structured Medication reviews
- Frail elderly patient with problematic Polypharmacy, renal and/ or hepatic impairment
- Patients on high-risk medicines
- STOPP/START identified patients
- Revolving door Hospital admission
- LTC: Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD
- contraception
- Learning Disability reviews
- Rheumatoid arthritis reviews
- Musculoskeletal pain management, e.g. osteoarthritis
- Ongoing care of defined conditions, e.g. eczema, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviews
Management ofcommon/minor/self- limiting ailments
- Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence.
- Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate
Repeat Prescribing
- Produce and implement robust systems for repeat prescribing
- Support the management of repeat prescribing reauthorization process by reviewing complex patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines overdue a review
- Coordinate with patients and community pharmacies as appropriate
Management of medicines at discharge from hospital
- To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes
- 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
Risk Management and Patient Safety
- Responsible for high risk drug monitoring
- Responsible for design, development, and implementation of system searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines.
- Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles
- Implement drug withdrawals and alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety
Medicine information to practice sta and patients
Deal will all medication queries from
- From patients, community pharmacy, secondary care
- From admin staff
- From clinicians
Act as a source of medicines information for the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives for out of stocks).
Care Quality Commission
- Provide leadership to the general practice teams to ensure practices are compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.
- Undertake risk assessment and management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.
Public health
- To contribute to public health campaigns, including u vaccinations, and adult immunisation programmes
Medicines quality improvement
- Identify medicine-related areas of care (including using software tools) to improve patient safety and use of medicines
- Conduct medicine-related audits, significant event audit and complaint review.
- Contribute to medicine-related complaint response letters as appropriate
- Lead on use of TARGET toolkit for antimicrobial stewardship.
- Lead on stopping over-medication of people with a learning disability, autism, or both (STOMP) and people with dementia.
Medicines safety
- Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety using medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence form clinical trials.
- Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners.
Job description Job responsibilities Structured Medication reviewsFrail elderly patient with problematic Polypharmacy, renal and/ or hepatic impairmentPatients on high-risk medicinesSTOPP/START identified patientsRevolving door Hospital admissionLTC: Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPDcontraceptionLearning Disability reviewsRheumatoid arthritis reviewsMusculoskeletal pain management, e.g. osteoarthritisOngoing care of defined conditions, e.g. eczema, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviewsManagement ofcommon/minor/self- limiting ailmentsManaging caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence.Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriateRepeat PrescribingProduce and implement robust systems for repeat prescribingSupport the management of repeat prescribing reauthorization process by reviewing complex patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines overdue a reviewCoordinate with patients and community pharmacies as appropriateManagement of medicines at discharge from hospitalTo reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homesPerform 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 dischargeRisk Management and Patient SafetyResponsible for high risk drug monitoringResponsible for design, development, and implementation of system searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines.Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cyclesImplement drug withdrawals and alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safetyMedicine information to practice sta and patientsDeal will all medication queries fromFrom patients, community pharmacy, secondary careFrom admin staffFrom clinicians Act as a source of medicines information for the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives for out of stocks).Care Quality CommissionProvide leadership to the general practice teams to ensure practices are compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved.Undertake risk assessment and management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.Public healthTo contribute to public health campaigns, including u vaccinations, and adult immunisation programmesMedicines quality improvementIdentify medicine-related areas of care (including using software tools) to improve patient safety and use of medicinesConduct medicine-related audits, significant event audit and complaint review.Contribute to medicine-related complaint response letters as appropriateLead on use of TARGET toolkit for antimicrobial stewardship.Lead on stopping over-medication of people with a learning disability, autism, or both (STOMP) and people with dementia.Medicines safetyIdentify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety using medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence form clinical trials.Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare.
- Basic understanding of General Practice, primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)
- Demonstrate ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
Qualifications
Essential
- Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification.
- Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
- Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
- Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence-based healthcare. Basic understanding of General Practice, primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing. Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients) Demonstrate ability to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions. Qualifications Essential Independent prescriber or working towards/intent of gaining an independent prescribing qualification. Specialist knowledge acquired through post- graduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience. Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Desirable Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Faculty membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society. Experience Essential Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
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).
Additional information 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
Islington GP Federation
Address
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.islingtongpfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Islington GP Federation
Address
Unit 16-18
The Studios, Hornsey Street
Holloway
London
N7 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.islingtongpfederation.org/ (Opens in a new tab)
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