Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities The role will include but not be limited to the following areas and as a new role, can be developed to suit the skills of the appointee and meet the needs of the practice: Take an active lead in the prescribing activities of the practice and day to day medicine management, working closely with the prescribing clerk to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of all prescribing activity Undertake planned medication reviews with patients, both on the telephone and where appropriate face to face, in line with the practice medication review policy Undertake reviews in chronic disease, including hypertension and cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and other areas as experience allows Participate in the practice prescription query process Take part in medicine reconciliation including through review of hospital discharge summary letters and clinic letters Participate in medicine management audits including those suggested as part of the MMIS and other practice or health board defined projects

Engage in practice education and provide mentorship for the practice prescribing clerk as well as supporting the wider clinical team in aspects of prescribing