Clinical Pharmacist (Non-Patient Facing)

Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities1. Medication Reviews & Medicines ManagementUndertake structured medication reviews in accordance with practice protocols and clinical guidance.Review repeat medication requests and assess clinical appropriateness.Identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, duplication of medication and prescribing risks.Review medication monitoring requirements, including blood tests and other relevant investigations.Identify patients requiring medication reviews or monitoring.Review medication quantities, dosages and prescribing instructions.Identify patients who may require medication changes or further clinical input.Ensure medication reviews are appropriately documented within the patient's clinical record.Support medicines optimisation and safe prescribing across the practice population.2. Clinical Administration & Document ManagementReview and process incoming clinical correspondence relating to medication.Review hospital discharge summaries and clinic letters for medication changes.Reconcile medication changes following hospital admissions or specialist appointments.Update medication records following appropriate clinical review and authorisation.Process medication-related tasks and queries received through Accurx.Review clinical documents and ensure relevant information is coded and recorded accurately.Identify and escalate discrepancies, prescribing concerns or medication safety issues to the appropriate clinician.3. Prescription ManagementReview repeat prescription requests in accordance with practice procedures.Check medication requests against the patient's clinical record and prescribing history.Identify overdue medication reviews and outstanding monitoring requirements.Ensure prescription requests are processed within agreed practice timescales.Identify inappropriate, duplicate or potentially unsafe medication requests.Liaise with the relevant GP or clinical team where prescribing decisions require further authorisation.4. Clinical IT Systems & Data ManagementThe successful candidate must be highly computer competent and confident navigating multiple clinical systems.Essential system knowledge:EMIS Web: Confidently navigate patient records, medication histories, repeat prescribing, clinical consultations, coding, document workflows and medication review templates.Accurx: Confidently use the system to manage clinical tasks, patient communications, medication-related queries and workflow management.DOCMAN: Confidently review, process, file and workflow incoming clinical correspondence, hospital letters and discharge summaries.Additional responsibilities include:Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient medication records.Ensuring clinical information is appropriately coded.Managing clinical tasks and workflow queues efficiently.Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to GDPR and NHS information governance requirements.