Clinical Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical CareUndertake patient-centred Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and medication reviews, either face-to-face, by telephone or via remote consultation, in line with current clinical guidance.Manage medicines for patients with long-term conditions, ensuring prescribing is safe, effective and evidence based.Assess, prescribe and optimise medicines within your scope of practice and Independent Prescribing qualification where applicable.Support the management of patients with complex medication needs, including those taking high-risk medicines or experiencing polypharmacy.Provide clinical advice to patients regarding medicines, adherence, side effects and lifestyle measures to support better health outcomes.Promote shared decision-making, enabling patients to make informed choices about their medicines.Medicines OptimisationLead on medicines optimisation initiatives to improve prescribing quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and ensure accurate prescribing records are maintained.Respond to prescribing and medication queries from patients and members of the practice team.Identify opportunities to improve prescribing in line with national guidance, local formularies and best practice.Support repeat prescribing processes and contribute to the safe management of repeat medications.Multidisciplinary WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.Participate in clinical discussions relating to patients with complex needs and contribute to appropriate care planning.Liaise with community pharmacies, hospital colleagues and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between services.Signpost or refer patients to other services where appropriate.Quality Improvement & Clinical GovernanceContribute to clinical audits, prescribing reviews and quality improvement projects.Support the practice in meeting national, contractual and quality standards relating to prescribing and medicines optimisation.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web, including appropriate SNOMED coding.Work in accordance with practice policies, professional standards and relevant legislation, including information governance and safeguarding requirements.Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and practise in accordance with professional standards.Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD) and mandatory training.Participate in practice meetings, multidisciplinary discussions and educational activities.Contribute positively to the continued development of clinical pharmacy services within Everest House Surgery.Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility, as agreed with the Practice Partners or Practice Management Team.