Practice Clinical Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities Medicines OptimisationPromote safe, cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing. Support implementation of local and national prescribing guidance. Monitor prescribing data and identify opportunities for quality improvement. Lead on repeat prescribing processes and medication monitoring systems. Respond to MHRA alerts, drug safety updates, and national guidance. Assist in maintaining and reviewing practice formularies.Clinical PracticeConduct annual medication reviews. Manage and optimise medicines for patients with long-term conditions. Support patients with complex medication needs. Prescribe safely within individual scope of practice as an Independent Prescriber. Identify, manage, and reduce risks associated with medicines. Signpost patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional as required.Patient Safety and Quality ImprovementIdentify patients at risk from inappropriate prescribing. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects. Support achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and locally commissioned targets. Contribute to medicines-related significant event reviews and learning.Multidisciplinary WorkingWork closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, community pharmacists, care homes, and secondary care teams. Attend multidisciplinary meetings where appropriate. Provide specialist medicines advice to the wider practice team & deliver medicines-related education to practice staff. Support the development of prescribing knowledge across the wider clinical team.Leadership and Service DevelopmentContribute to the development and implementation of pharmacy-led services. Support the Practice in delivering strategic objectives relating to medicines optimisation. Analyse and interpret prescribing and medicines management data. Promote innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.Professional ResponsibilitiesAdhere to GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. Work within professional competencies and scope of practice. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with GDPR requirements. Comply with all safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and information governance policies. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role. Participate in appraisal and mandatory training.