General C. 2.1.1.1 The Consultant is paid under Option G (Term Contract) i.e. on a combination of Time Charges (sum of the products for each of the staff rate multiplied by the time appropriate to that rate properly spent on work in the contract) and a proportion of the lump sum price for each item on the Task Schedule in proportion to the work completed on that item. C.2.1.1.2 Expenses as provided for in the contract are paid in addition to the total of the Time Charges and lump sum prices. C.2.1.1.3 There is no adjustment to the lump sums for items in the Task Schedule if the amount, or quantity, of work within that activity later turns out to be different to that which the Consultant estimated at the time that the Task Schedule was accepted by the Employer. The only basis for a change to the lump sum prices is as a result of a compensation event (See Clause 60.1).
General C. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that sufficient arrangements for clinical governance are in place to allow for the provision of safe, effective services delivered to a high standard. The Contractor is required to adhere to Department of Health guidance including: iii) To establish and maintain links with reproductive and sexual health services. iv) To have processes and procedures in place for reporting incidents including serious untoward incidents (SUIs). The Contractor is required to inform the Director of Public Health on incidents and near misses as well as reports on complaints and complements and other patient feedback. d. The Contractor is required to ensure that all pharmacists (including locums) delivering the services described in this specification are qualified and accredited and meet all of the required professional and ethical standards for the dispensing of medicines and provision of health information and advice. e. The Contractor will ensure that a Standard Operating Procedure is in place for each of the components described in this specification. f. Salford City Council reserves the right to liaise with NHS England and / or CCGs to check that the Contractor is eligible and competent to provide pharmacy services 3.3.2 Clinical skills and competencies d. The Contractor is required to ensure that all pharmacists participating in the provision of the emergency hormonal scheme as detailed in this specification: v) Undertake relevant learning and training – e.g. CPPE modules relating to the provision of emergency hormonal contraception. vi) 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. vii) Review and re-submit the self-certification form at least every three years viii)Attend an annual briefing event organised through the Greater Manchester Sexual Health Network.
