GP Practice Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for an experienced and patient centred Prescribing Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services, supporting safe and effective prescribing, and improving patient outcomes through medicines optimisation and evidence based care. The Prescribing Pharmacist will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess, treat, and manage patients within their scope of practice while ensuring compliance with all professional and regulatory standards.Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with NHS guidelines, local policies, and professional standards Develop and embed safe, efficient prescribing processes within the practice Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development Support safer prescribing of high risk medications e.g. anticoagulants, opioids, DMARDs Conduct medication reviews Prescribe medications safely and appropriately as an Independent Prescriber Support the management of long-term conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease Review and optimise patient medications to improve safety, adherence, and clinical outcomes Design, implement, and refine protocols, SOPs, and medicines workflows Identify and reduce prescribing risks, polypharmacy issues, and medication errors Provide patients with advice and education regarding medicines and treatment plans Maintain accurate and up to date clinical records Work collaboratively Participate in continuing professional development and mandatory training