Description
We are seeking an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary general practice team. As an Independent Prescriber, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality medicines optimisation, structured medication reviews, prescribing support and long-term condition management.
The successful candidate will lead on medication reviews, high-risk drug monitoring, repeat prescribing systems and medicines reconciliation, while supporting patients to get the most from their medicines. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, achievement of QOF and contractual targets, and the ongoing development of integrated pharmacy services within primary care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake structured medication reviews and optimise prescribing to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Manage long-term conditions within your scope of practice, including providing advice, treatment and prescribing where appropriately qualified to do so.
- Undertake medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and identify opportunities to improve patient care and reduce medicines-related risk.
- Support the management of repeat prescribing systems, high-risk drug monitoring and medicines safety initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centred care and improve service delivery.
- Respond to medication queries from patients and clinicians, providing expert pharmaceutical advice and support.
- Contribute to quality improvement projects, clinical audits and achievement of contractual and quality targets.
- Promote health and wellbeing through patient education, shared decision-making and supporting patients to self-manage their conditions.
Person Specification:
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescriber qualification (or working towards).
- Experience of clinical pharmacy practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Sound clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
- Confident use of clinical systems and digital healthcare technology.