Clinical Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesClinical PracticeUndertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation.Manage patients with long-term conditions within scope of practice.Prescribe medication as an Independent Prescriber (where applicable).Conduct clinics and consultations for medication-related issues.Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines.Medicines Safety and GovernanceUndertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure appropriate follow-up.Identify and reduce prescribing risks and medication errors.Support compliance with medicines management policies and best practice guidance.Prescribing SupportManage and authorise repeat prescriptions in line with practice protocols.Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to clinicians and practice staff.Review prescribing against local and national guidance to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.Multidisciplinary WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, nurses, PCN staff and external healthcare providers.Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.Liaise with secondary care colleagues regarding medication-related issues.Quality ImprovementLead and participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.Support achievement of QOF, IIF and other contractual requirements.Analyse prescribing data and identify opportunities for service development.Training and DevelopmentProvide medicines-related education and training to practice staff.Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.Support the development of pharmacy services within the practice and Primary Care Network.Person Specification EssentialRegistered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).Experience of clinical pharmacy practice.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.Confident use of clinical systems and digital healthcare technology.Reporting ToPractice Manager and/or Clinical Lead GP.Key RelationshipsGPsAdvanced Clinical PractitionersNursing TeamPractice Management TeamPCN ColleaguesCommunity Pharmacy TeamsSecondary Care Providers