Amend the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2005, SI 2005/641, in respect of the NHS terms of services for pharmacists.
Commencement date
Legislation Affected
1 October 2011
Legislation Affected
SI 2005/641 amended
Summary
Make provision regarding the NHS terms of service for pharmacists that relate to participation in an acceptable system of clinical governance.
Introduce new obligations to deal with:
- patient safety communications,
- premises standards; and
- protection of staff and locums who make certain allegations of a serious nature.
Amend existing obligations in respect of:
- patient and public involvement;
- clinical audit;
- risk management;
- staffing and staff management; and
- use of information.
Remove an area of duplication in the NHS terms of service with regard to complaints procedures.
Provides that pharmacists who are on pharmaceutical lists when the regulations come into force
