Clinical Pharmacist

• Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation to improve patient outcomes, medication safety and adherence.
• Support safe, effective and cost-effective prescribing in line with NICE guidance, local formularies and practice policies.
• Identify and manage medication-related risks, including drug interactions, adverse effects, contraindications and inappropriate prescribing.
• Contribute to prescribing reviews, clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Support the management of patients with long-term conditions through medication reviews, monitoring and follow-up.
• Provide patients with clear advice and counselling on their medicines, encouraging adherence and shared decision-making.
• Undertake medication monitoring and ensure appropriate follow-up for patients receiving high-risk medicines.
• Support medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments and changes in care settings.

• Provide expert clinical advice to GPs, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team on medicines-related issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Work collaboratively with community pharmacies, hospital pharmacy teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Support the practice in managing prescribing queries and implementing evidence-based prescribing guidance.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and comprehensive clinical records using practice systems.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, significant event reviews and medicines safety initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of prescribing protocols, policies and procedures.
• Assist with monitoring prescribing performance and identifying areas for service improvement.

• Work within the standards and scope of practice set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Maintain professional competence through continuing professional development (CPD).
• Comply with professional, legal, confidentiality, safeguarding and information governance requirements.
• Adhere to practice policies, NHS standards and relevant legislation.

Essential

• Experience of working within a GP practice or Primary Care Network
• Experience of conducting structured medication reviews
• Knowledge of prescribing issues relating to long-term conditions
• Experience of medicines management and optimisation and evidence-based prescribing
• Experience of supporting long-term condition management
• Knowledge of QOF, NICE guidance, local prescribing policies, clinical governance requirements
• Understanding of medication safety, risk management and safeguarding responsibilities
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• 2yr+ experience working in Primary Care, General Practice or a Primary Care Network (PCN)
• Experience of ICB initiatives and primary care pharmacy programmes
• Experience of clinical audits and quality improvement projects

Essential

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• To commit to patient safety and high-quality patient-centred care
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• Excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to interpret clinical and prescribing information accurately
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
• To demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve medicines optimisation and patient outcomes
• Ability to use resources effectively and support cost-effective prescribing
• To be flexible, cooperative and willing to support the wider practice team
• Competent IT skills, including clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Essential

• Professional Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Desirable

• Independent Prescriber qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining the qualification
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, primary care pharmacy or equivalent (CPPE PCPEP etc)
• Full Driving Licence- this role requires the candidate to be on site for their sessions.