Practice-Based Prescribing Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with complex needs, polypharmacy or high-risk medicines Support patients with long-term conditions to optimise treatment and improve outcomes Identify and resolve medication-related issues, including adherence and safety concerns Deliver patient-centred consultations, supporting shared decision-making Promote patient understanding and self-management Prescribing & Medicines Management Prescribe within scope of competence (Independent Prescriber desirable) Support safe prescribing in line with NICE, MHRA and local guidance Complete medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge Monitor and manage patients on high-risk medications Practice-Based Clinical Support Provide daily medicines-related advice to clinicians and staff Support and improve repeat prescribing systems and workflows Manage medication queries from patients and the practice team Contribute to reducing GP workload through clinical pharmacy support Quality Improvement & Governance Support safe, cost-effective prescribing across the practice Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement work Implement safety alerts and prescribing updates Help ensure compliance with CQC standards and medicines governance requirements Team Working & Collaboration Work as part of the Awburn House multidisciplinary team Liaise with community pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers to support continuity of care Contribute to clinical meetings and patient case discussions Education & Development Provide medicines-related advice and education to patients and staff Support team learning and development in prescribing and medicines use Maintain ongoing professional development and clinical knowledge