Pharmacist

Main duties &

responsibilities of the post

a- Patient

care: Act

as a credible and independent source of highly specialised, up to date,

pharmaceutical advice to promote high quality evidence based cost-effective

prescribing to GPs and the public (limited to the practice area). This

advice involves obtaining, interpreting and evaluating medical research and

other technical information in order to promote the clinical and cost-effective

use of medicines.

Advise

prescribers in order to optimise patients medicines to maximise treatment

outcomes and minimise medicines-related risk and waste, through medication

review and clinical audit within agreed protocols.

Special Requirements of

the post

There

Is frequent

Requirement to read and analyse patient records, make recommendations and

reports to GPs and implement agreed changes.

Requirement to

analyse and adjust patients medication and treatment regimens.

Requirement for

the analysis of facts requiring decisions that are not always straightforward.

Requirement for

the absorption, evaluation and dissemination of information to appropriate

parties in a manner they can understand.

An understanding,

acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

Excellent

communication skills

Act

as a credible and independent source of highly specialised, up to date,

pharmaceutical advice to promote high quality evidence based cost-effective

prescribing to GPs and the public (limited to the practice area). This

advice involves obtaining, interpreting and evaluating medical research and

other technical information in order to promote the clinical and cost-effective

use of medicines.

Advise

prescribers in order to optimise patients medicines to maximise treatment

outcomes and minimise medicines-related risk and waste, through medication

review and clinical audit within agreed protocols.

This

Involves reviewing

drug choice and dosage

drug interactions

appropriateness of therapy, including

identification of therapeutic duplications or omissions

formulary issues

patients requiring monitoring for medicine

efficacy or toxicity e.g. blood pressure, blood tests

medicines administration issues e.g. poor

compliance

patient concomitant medical problems

social issues

Organise

and action drug changes in the practice for quality and cost reasons arising

from work, communicating changes in medicines to patients either by

letter, telephone, or in person and documenting changes made.

Manage

patients with more complex long term conditions in patient facing clinics and,

if required, by undertaking domiciliary visits

Undertake

medication review for patients with complex long term conditions both from

records and in patient facing clinics and, if required, by undertaking

domiciliary visits

It

is expected where necessary and appropriate that the post holder will work as

an independent non-medical prescriber.

Greenfields Medical Practice is a well-established, patient-centred GP practice serving the local community in Nottingham. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible primary care to our diverse patient population.

Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and a dedicated administrative and reception team who work collaboratively to provide safe, effective, and responsive care.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking practice that values teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation. We encourage professional development and provide a positive working environment where staff are supported to develop their skills and contribute to improving patient care.

The practice is conveniently located with free on-site parking and excellent public transport links, including close proximity to a tram station, making it easily accessible for both staff and patients.

Qualifications

Experience