Clinical Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL PHARMACISTJob Description Job Title Clinical Pharmacist Pay Band Negotiable Hours of Work Full Time / Part Time Responsible to Senior Clinical Pharmacist Accountable to Practice Managers / Lead GP Partners Based at Marisco Medical Practice and Liquorpond Surgery Contract Type Permanent JOB SUMMARYMarisco Medical Practice and Liquorpond Surgery work collaboratively to provide high-quality, patient-centred primary care services to their combined patient population.An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team, working across both practices. This role will work closely with the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, GPs, Practice Managers, nursing teams, pharmacy technicians, administrative teams and wider community healthcare professionals to optimise medicines management, improve prescribing quality and support excellent patient care.The post holder will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and evidence-based prescribing, supporting long-term condition management, improving medicines optimisation and ensuring patients receive the best possible outcomes from their medicines.The role will focus on: Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide expertise in clinical medicines management, undertake structured medication reviews, support long-term condition management, manage medicines following transfer of care, improve prescribing systems and undertake repeat prescription authorisation and acute prescription requests. Ensuring the safe, accurate and timely prescribing of medicines for patients. Supporting patients to achieve the best outcomes from their medicines through education and optimisation. Acting as the principal contact for clinical medication queries from community pharmacies, care homes and other healthcare professionals. Leading the management and implementation of MHRA Drug Safety Alerts, medicine shortages and national safety guidance across both practices. Implementing medication changes where clinically appropriate. Undertaking clinical audit, quality improvement projects and prescribing safety reviews. Supporting medicines optimisation initiatives and quality improvement programmes. Working closely with GPs, practice staff, pharmacy technicians and administrative teams to improve prescribing processes. Supporting compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards relating to safe and effective care. Developing and reviewing medicines management policies and ensuring prescribing is consistent with local and national guidance. Supporting achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), enhanced services and other contractual requirements. Maintaining professional competence and undertaking continuing professional development. JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMain Duties Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge or other transfers of care and update patient records accordingly. Work collaboratively with patients, carers and community pharmacies to ensure continuity of medicines following discharge. Support achievement of practice Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and locally commissioned services. Review and develop repeat prescribing protocols and Standard Operating Procedures. Provide prescribing advice to GPs and clinical staff to improve prescribing safety, quality and cost-effectiveness. Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, medicine shortages and national guidance. Maintain accurate clinical records using agreed templates and coding standards. Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. Optimise medication monitoring systems and clinical recall processes. Lead and participate in prescribing audits and quality improvement initiatives. Assist in monitoring prescribing budgets and liaise with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation Team. Produce evidence-based prescribing guidance and educational resources. Undertake structured medication reviews, provide patient education and undertake home visits where appropriate. Support implementation of medicines management policies including shared care prescribing. Promote the safe storage, handling and use of medicines and recommend improvements where required. Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings. Respond professionally to medication-related queries from patients and healthcare professionals. Advise on sourcing medicines and appropriate alternatives during shortages. Identify areas of prescribing risk and develop action plans to improve safety and efficiency. Benchmark prescribing against local and national guidance and make recommendations to improve prescribing quality. Organise and prioritise workload to meet agreed deadlines. Responsibilities Underpinning the Role Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services across both practices. Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, practice staff and external healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes. Actively prescribe medication and be registered as an Independent Prescriber on the GPhC register. Support patients and carers to understand and manage their medicines effectively. Develop effective relationships with local health, social care and voluntary sector organisations. Refer patients to appropriate health and wellbeing services where required. Represent the practices at locality or Integrated Care Board meetings when requested. Collect and report prescribing and service data as required. Promote a positive, supportive and patient-focused culture. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role. As this is an evolving role, this job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade following discussion with their line manager.The content of this job description will be reviewed periodically to reflect service developments and organisational needs.KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS GP Partners Practice Managers Senior Clinical Pharmacist GPs Practice Nurses Nursing Associates Healthcare Assistants Pharmacy Technicians Administrative and Reception Teams Community Pharmacists Community Nursing Teams Local Care Homes Community Mental Health Teams Integrated Care Board (ICB) Secondary Care Providers Local Authority Voluntary and Community Organisations CONFIDENTIALITYIn the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust the practices with sensitive personal and health information. All staff are expected to maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant legislation, professional standards and practice policies.The post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and the business of Marisco Medical Practice and Liquorpond Surgery. Such information must only be disclosed to authorised persons in accordance with the practices' policies, the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and NHS confidentiality requirements.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONThe post holder will support equality, diversity and inclusion by: Acting in accordance with the practices' Equality and Diversity policies and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, values and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Providing an inclusive, welcoming and non-judgemental service. Promoting equal access to healthcare and reducing health inequalities wherever possible. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTThe post holder will participate in training and development programmes provided by Marisco Medical Practice and Liquorpond Surgery and will be expected to: Maintain registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Actively prescribe and be registered as an Independent Prescriber on the GPhC register. Maintain a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning. Attend mandatory training and clinical supervision. Keep up to date with national guidance, legislation and best practice. Contribute to teaching, training and the development of colleagues where appropriate.