Job Description

Work closely with GPs, other healthcare professionals, and patients to ensure optimal use of medicines and improve patient care Undertake both patient-facing and telephone medication reviews to ensure effective use of medicines through shared decision-making discussions Conduct clinical safety searches to ensure blood tests/BPs are up-to-date and highlight to GPs or clinical pharmacist if abnormalities detected Undertake medicines reconciliation and process discharge summaries / specialist letters to update patients medical records accordingly to ensure smooth transition of care at the interface Undertake structured medication reviews with patients, including care home residents and refer complex patients to GPs or clinical pharmacist Provide basic medication advice to patients under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist or GPs Assisting in chronic medication reviews, including polypharmacy reviews Manage and synchronise repeat prescription and issue acute prescription, if appropriate Support primary care team with shared care protocols e.g. ensuring shared care guideline is followed, checking compliance with blood tests, liaising with patients and updating records Support the implementation of national and local ICB policies and initiatives within GP practice through undertaking clinical audits, support delivery of IIF, Qof and PIS targets Assist the delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes such as cost-effective medicine switches Medicines Management Medication Reviews: Conduct regular medication reviews to ensure they are appropriate, effective and safe. This includes checking for any potential drug interactions or contraindications Repeat Prescriptions: Help manage and issue repeat prescriptions, ensuring that patients receive their medication in a timely manner and providing information on how to use it 2. General Responsibilities Maintain and document all necessary records, including the use of GP system Monitor the prescribing trend within the GP surgery and identify any areas for improvement Work with GPs and clinical pharmacist to reduce health ine Work with PCN-wide MDT and practice to support medicines optimisation to get the best values from medicines and reduce costs/waste Implement safe repeat prescribing system, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk drugs including DOAC and drug safety alerts on ECLIPSE Attend meetings such as clinical meeting and care home MDT as required Attend training courses and supervision sessions as required.



Support the integration of pharmacy team with community pharmacy, primary and secondary care colleagues across the system Carry out duties which are appropriate to the skills and competencies of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the service change Support capacity and access improvements by participating in the triaging system to free up GPs for more urgent appointments Comply with regulations and GPhC Standards and Codes of Conduct