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Part time on site Pharmacist - New start up - Medical Cannabis Specialists

Part time on site Pharmacist - New start up - Medical Cannabis Specialists [Filled]

Permanent Part Time
Scotland

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Archived job description:

Clarity is recruiting for an On site Pharmacist for an exciting new start up that specialises in medical cannabis.

The Company

A leading cannabis company with operations in Europe and Asia-Pacific. They facilitate access to cannabis through locally integrated ecosystems that streamline the patient experience from end-to-end and set new standards in Cannabis Care.

Their mission: improve the lives of millions of people through cannabis therapies.

Medical cannabis has already been legalised in more than 50 countries across the world over recent years, unlocking a huge potential for medical, wellness, and ultimately
recreational markets. As one of the fastest growing businesses in the industry, they are now actively looking to expand the team to take the company to the next level.

What you need to know:

This is a permanent part-time role.  9am - 4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9am - 2:30pm on Fridays, you would also be expected to work from home on Friday afternoons as required. The pharmacy is very much in the early stages of set up and is currently dispensing around 50 items a week but as the business grows this will increase.

What you'll be doing:


The on site role will have a duel purpose

1. To supervise and carry out the dispensing processes for CBMP on site (Dumfries & Galloway - more precise location will be shared during the interview process). The dispensing of CMBP is subject to strict regulations to prevent the diversion and misuse, as well as being unlicensed medicines.

2. A clinical pharmacist will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management. Provide structured remote consultations & medication reviews, management of medicines on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, and working with the wider clinical and non clinical team to ensure the safe prescribing and dispensing of patients on CBPM.

This role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver an excellent service.

Responsibilities will include but not be restricted to :
  • Clinically checking prescriptions for CBMP.
  • Ensuring imported CBMP is available for patients in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring all regulations are met with respect to ordering, receiving, storing and supplying CBMP.
  • Maintaining the necessary records required for CBMP to GPHC standards.
  • Ensure patients have the relevant information and counselling to use CBMP safely, including advice on using equipment such as vaporisors.
  • Providing advice on availability of CBMP to all prescribers to minimise disruption of supply to patients.
  • Work with various stakeholders to ensure supply of CBMP is as safe as possible, including importers and CDAO.
  • To maintain security of CBMP whilst working as a Responsible Pharmacist.
  • Supervise the work of other pharmacy colleagues.
  • Remote consultations with patients who have already been prescribed CBPM and need regular monitoring and follow up
  • Work closely with consultants and other clinicians as part of an MDT team to manage and monitor safe prescribing in line with guidelines
  • Work closely with partner pharmacies to ensure smooth dispensing and delivery of medication to patients
  • Work with Medical Director and Head of Governance to manage and develop policies relating to medicines management, prescribing audit and other relevant policies
  • Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.
  • Undertake clinical audits of prescribing
  • Maintain patients’ electronic health recordsImplement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance
  • Work with the governance and operational teams to ensure the practices are
  • compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved
  • To contribute to the efficient running and profitability of the service by monitoring and auditing of medicines
  • Attend work related meetings as required
  • To maintain all mandatory training and familiarity with company policies and SOPS
  • Shift based and flexible working maybe required from time to time
     

What we're looking for:

  • A self starter with the ability to use own initiative
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good time management 
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and someone who can truly think outside the box

What we require:

  • A UK qualified, registered Pharmacist with a valid GPhC Number.
  • Ideally Undertaken CPD-accredited medical cannabis educational programme.Thoough this will be provided for the successful candidate
  • Independent prescriber qualification
  • Minimum of 4 years post qualifying experience
  • In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of CBPM
  • Self-motivated individual with high levels of attention to detail
  • Professional, ethical and committed to providing excellent customer care
  • Excellent computer literacy with good working knowledge of office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence at interacting with patients remotely
     

What's on offer:

  • £55,000 per year pro rata
  • An opportunity to help shape a business from the ground up
  • Excellent work life balance
  • Career progression

For more information about this job, feel free to contact me at [email protected] or to arrange a chat please click here Schedule a call

All inquires are completely confidential!
https://clarityrecruitment.ie/


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