Clinical Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Pharmacist Core ResponsibilitiesThe Clinical Pharmacist plays a vital role within the practice, contributing to patient care and medicines optimisation. The following outline the core duties, though additional tasks may be required depending on service demand, staffing levels, and operational needs:1. Clinical Responsibilities

Act as an independent prescriber, working safely and effectively within scope of practice.

Conduct face-to-face and telephone consultations, including managing minor illnesses.

Deliver structured medication reviews, both in-practice and during domiciliary visits (e.g. care homes).

Provide advice and support for patients with self-limiting conditions.

Promote and encourage cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing across the practice.

Reconcile medication following hospital discharges or specialist clinic appointments.

Review and manage medications for newly registered patients.

Support clinicians with patients requiring substance misuse or dependency care.

Undertake influenza and travel vaccinations within scope of training and protocol.

2. Medicines Optimisation & Safety

Review and act upon medicines safety alerts, ensuring timely implementation of necessary actions.

Lead on repeat prescribing, embedding robust systems and safe processes.

Reauthorise repeat prescriptions within scope and identify patients suitable for inclusion in the repeat prescribing programme.

Implement and monitor medication safety protocols, particularly for high-risk and vulnerable patients, including those on complex regimens.

Conduct targeted medication reviews for patients at clinical risk (e.g. polypharmacy, frailty, long-term conditions).

Provide subject matter expertise on medication monitoring and ensure effective systems are in place.

3. Practice Support & Development

Assist the practice in achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Investment and Impact Fund (IIF) targets.

Proactively signpost patients to the appropriate healthcare professional or service.

Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to support delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Contribute to training, audit, and quality improvement initiatives related to prescribing and medicines use.