Job Description

Role Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist will work as an integral member of the practice clinical team, with a strong emphasis on

direct patient care

,

medication reviews

, and

long-term condition management

. The role involves close collaboration with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based prescribing.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Medication Optimisation

Conduct structured medication reviews, including for patients with complex needs Provide patient-facing clinics (face-to-face, telephone, and remote) Support medicines optimisation to improve safety, adherence, and clinical outcomes Manage medication-related queries from patients and clinicians Support de-prescribing where appropriate, in line with national and local guidance Action drug alerts in a timely manner Ensuring all medication related policies and procedures are up to date within the practice

Long-Term Condition Management

Support management of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease Work with the nursing team to support care planning and treatment optimisation Monitor and interpret clinical results related to medicines management

Prescribing & Clinical Support

Prescribe independently (where qualified) within scope of practice Support repeat prescribing processes and reduce prescribing workload for GPs Review and action hospital discharge summaries and medication changes Contribute to audits, QOF, LCS and prescribing quality initiatives Ensure safe prescribing in line with CQC Support the transfer of new patients ensuring medicines are reviewed and updated as necessary Reporting of annual CD declaration and any relevant CD related incidents Participation in shared care Supervision of high risk drug monitoring processes

Multidisciplinary Team Working

Work closely with GPs, nurses, HCAs, and the wider clinical team as well as care home staff, district nurses, community nurses and PCN colleagues Work closely with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who support the practice as part of the Viaduct Team Provide medicines-related advice and education to the wider team Participate in practice meetings and service development Support training of medical and nursing students and trainee doctors within the practice Liaise with secondary care colleagues when needed for support and queries Support non clinical staff within the practice in relation to medication queries and working within local policies and procedures

Governance & Professional Development

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records Work in line with NICE guidance, local formularies, and best practice Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person