GMLPC Service Summary
Service: EHC
Locality: Trafford
Commissioner: Trafford Local Authority
Service Key Contact
Emma Kilvert, Trafford Local Authority, Trafford Town Hall, Stretford, M32 0TH
Remuneration
Consultation £10 per consultation
Drug costs Published Trade Price at the time of consultation plus VAT at 5%
Re-imbursement for a pregnancy test £5 per test
Service Summary
Contractors offering emergency hormonal contraception as detailed in this specification will: Promote the free emergency hormonal contraception scheme, consult with clients attending for emergency hormonal contraception and, if appropriate, issue and supply Levonogesterol 1500 Microgram Tablet in accordance with the Patient Group Direction (PGD) issued by Trafford City Council, ensure that clients receive information and advice about regular methods of contraception including long-acting, reliable methods such as implants and intrauterine devices and how to obtain them, ensure that clients receive information and advice about sexually transmitted infections and how to obtain sexual health screening.
Claim Method/ Procedure
Via PharmOutcomes
Any Relevant PGDs:
Trafford City Council Issued 14/7/16, Expiry 13/7/18
Formulary for Service: Levonorgestrel 1500mcg tablets (Levonelle 1500)
Training Needs
a. The contractor is required to ensure that all pharmacists participating in the provision of the emergency hormonal scheme as detailed in this specification:
i) Undertake relevant learning and training – e.g. CPPE modules relating to the provision of emergency hormonal contraception.
ii) Self-assess their competence to consult, issue and supply emergency hormonal contraception. Pharmacists should complete the Self-Declaration of Competence form adopted by NHS Health Education England and should, on request, make the forms available to the council.
iii) Review and re-submit the self-certification form at least every three years
iv) Attend an annual briefing event organised through the Greater Manchester Sexual Health Network.
b. Contractors are also required to:
i) Ensure that each existing pharmacist waiting on their Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) renewal has had a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) enhanced check. For new pharmacists, a DBS enhanced check is required.
ii) Complete and submit an annual declaration to the council, detailing the names and designations of the pharmacists / other staff members involved in the provision of the services detailed in this specification
Is a CPPE Declaration of Competence (DoC) Needed? Yes
How Often Does Training Need to be Renewed? Attend annual briefing event and 3 years in line with DoC
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