Clinical Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, using your clinical expertise to optimise medicines, improve patient outcomes, and promote the safe and effective use of medicines. You will undertake structured medication reviews, support patients with long-term conditions, provide clinical advice to patients and colleagues, and contribute to medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesMedicines Optimisation Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation to improve patient outcomes, medication safety and adherence. Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing in line with NICE guidance, local formularies and practice policies. Identify and manage medication-related risks, including drug interactions, adverse effects, contraindications and inappropriate prescribing. Contribute to prescribing reviews, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives. Patient Care Support the management of patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews, monitoring and follow-up. Provide patients with clear advice and counselling on their medicines, encouraging adherence and shared decision-making. Undertake medication monitoring and ensure appropriate follow-up for patients receiving high-risk medicines. Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and changes in care settings. Clinical Support Provide expert clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team on medicines-related issues. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning. Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Support the practice in managing prescribing queries and implementing evidence-based prescribing guidance. Governance and Quality Improvement Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records using practice systems. Participate in clinical governance activities, significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives. Support the development and implementation of prescribing protocols, policies and procedures. Assist with monitoring prescribing performance and identifying areas for service improvement. Professional Responsibilities Work within the standards and scope of practice set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD). Comply with professional, legal, confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements. Adhere to practice policies, NHS standards and relevant legislation.