Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)

Job description Job responsibilities Job DescriptionJob Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)Location: Lakeside Medical PracticeHours: 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentJob PurposeThe Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) will play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred clinical pharmacy services within Lakeside Medical Practice.Working alongside our existing pharmacists, GPs and wider multidisciplinary team, the postholder will contribute to medicines optimisation, long-term condition management, safe prescribing and the delivery of key practice and local commissioning priorities.A key focus of the role will be driving the pharmacy team's contribution to Bexley GP Premium programmes, Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators and prescribing initiatives.The postholder will identify patients requiring clinical intervention, review clinical searches, address gaps in care and support measurable improvements in patient outcomes.Key Responsibilities1. Long-Term Condition Management and Medicines OptimisationUndertake clinical medication reviews and Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs), including patients with polypharmacy and complex medication needs.Support the management and optimisation of long-term conditions, particularly diabetes, COPD, asthma, chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension and lipid disorders.Undertake clinical consultations, prescribing, monitoring and appropriate follow-up within professional competence and scope of practice.Identify opportunities to improve prescribing safety, treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes.2. GP Premium, QOF and Quality ImprovementDrive and support delivery of applicable Bexley GP Premium programmes and prescribing initiatives.Understand QOF requirements and identify opportunities to improve clinical indicators and patient outcomes.Review and action Ardens Manager clinical searches, identifying patients requiring intervention.Undertake clinical reviews, audits, patient recalls and appropriate follow-up to address identified gaps in care.Monitor progress against clinical targets and contribute to ongoing service improvement.Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to support achievement of local and national clinical priorities.3. Clinical Systems and Prescribing SupportUse EMIS confidently for clinical consultations, prescribing, record-keeping and accurate clinical coding.Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.Review clinical correspondence through Docman and take appropriate action on medication-related matters.Liaise with GPs, secondary care teams, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to resolve medication queries and discrepancies.Promote safe, evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing across the practice.Maintain accurate and timely clinical records using appropriate SNOMED CT coding.4. Multidisciplinary Teamwork and Clinical SupportWork collaboratively with the existing pharmacy team, GP partners, salaried GPs, nursing team and wider multidisciplinary team.Provide clinical advice and prescribing support to colleagues within professional competence.Contribute to consistent, safe and effective pharmacy workflows.Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.Manage an independent clinical workload while contributing positively to team objectives.5. Service Development and Professional ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of delegated clinical responsibilities and prioritise competing practice demands.Identify opportunities to improve clinical services, prescribing processes and patient outcomes.Participate in clinical meetings, audits, quality improvement activities and service development initiatives.Maintain professional registration and undertake continuing professional development.Work within professional standards, clinical governance requirements and the limits of individual competence.Contribute to a positive, collaborative and patient-focused working environment.Working RelationshipsThe postholder will work closely with GP partners, salaried GPs, clinical pharmacists, advanced nurse practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, administrative staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.The role will also involve liaison with secondary care providers, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to support safe and coordinated patient care.