Job Description

In this role, the post holder will work as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing both administratively and in direct patient-facing interactions. A key responsibility of the post holder will be conducting clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy, ensuring their treatment regimens are both safe and effective. The post holder will serve as a primary point of contact for general practice staff, providing expert advice on prescription and medication queries. They will play a crucial role in supporting the repeat prescription system, handling acute prescription requests, conducting medicines reconciliation during transfers of care, and implementing systems for safer prescribing.



Additionally, they will offer expert clinical guidance on medicines, addressing the public and social care needs of patients. The post holder will take a leading role in medicines optimisation and quality improvement, overseeing aspects of the quality and outcomes framework as well as enhanced services. Ensuring seamless integration between community and hospital pharmacies, the post holder will contribute to the efficient use of skill mix, enhancing patient outcomes, improving healthcare access, and helping to manage workload. This role is vital in driving improvements in both the quality of care and operational efficiencies, requiring a high level of motivation and a passion for delivering exceptional service within general practice.