ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this position, the ideal candidate will have the following:

• Possess experience of working in a busy, public environment.
• Flexible, with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate good team working and communication skills.
• Demonstrate an excellent standard of patient care.

General practice experience and knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage.

ABOUT US

The Pall Mall Surgery is a large, modern GMS training practice operating from a contemporary health centre in Leigh On Sea which in 2022 was voted the best place to live in Essex. The town has excellent transport links, with two separate train lines into London. The practice is popular in its locality and supports 21,500 patients from birth to end-of-life care. We are proud to hold our CQC rating of ‘Good’ in all areas.
The practice shares a wealth of experience from GPs, physician associates, nurse practitioners, frailty team, ECPs, nurses, associate practitioners, HCAs and our phlebotomists. We also have a large, knowledgeable administration team, who work closely with our clinical team providing excellent patient care, along with a dedicated and supportive work environment. We are inclusive of ideas, which makes working here enjoyable and fulfilling.
We operate a total triage system at the surgery, which enables us to make quick decisions about patient care and outcomes, ensuring the most appropriate appointment is given to each patient based on symptoms. We offer face-to-face (15-minute) appointments and telephone consultations (10 minutes).

We offer the following benefits:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Proper Pay
• Remote working
• Eye-care vouchers
• Annual Leave: minimum 25 days FT

If you are interested in joining us, please feel free to contact our operations manager, Ellie White on ellie.white2@nhs.net

The Pall Mall Surgery has an opportunity for a prescription clerk to join our busy prescribing team, at the heart of our patient care service. This role is offered on a part-time basis, for 12 hours per week working, on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensuring that requests for repeat prescriptions are actioned within 72 hours. This includes checking email requests and involves a rota system to cover the collection and drop off of all prescriptions from each site.
• Responding to all queries and requests from chemists, nursing homes and district nurses, regarding the issue of prescriptions.
• Keeping repeat prescription information up-to-date in the patient journal, such as letters and doctors’ requests.
• Sending out review letters.
• Organising blood tests (through ICE system) or blood pressure checks for patients, relevant to their prescribing needs.
• Prescribing incentive scheme: issue reports and letters, working around any guidelines issued to ensure budget reductions where possible.
• Medicine management: liaising and discussing any enquires or queries raised by the clinical team.
• General ad hoc administration work.

• Flexibility to cover other areas when required, multi-skill mix.Keeping up-to-date with all prescribing guidelines and protocols, relevant to the position.