Job Description

Key responsibilities Contributing to the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services. Undertaking medicines reconciliation in line with practice protocols and standard operating procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prescriptions and repeat prescriptions. Responding to patients questions both face to face and over the phone; referring problems or queries to the pharmacist. Participating in patient reviews and updating of patient records via clinics in the practice, domiciliary visits and in nursing and residential care homes.



Checking the accuracy of medicines for prescriptions. Participating in medication audits. Providing advice and information to GPs, staff and patients to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality, cost-effectiveness and the appropriate use of medicines to get the best outcomes for patients. Assisting in the monitoring and management of prescribing budgets and the preparation of evidence-based resources and information that support cost-effective prescribing.



Taking responsibility for contributing to all aspects of the day-to-day management of the working environment including communication, data accuracy and management, keeping practice areas tidy and helping to achieve a supportive, positive culture across the practice team. To support and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety and Infection Control policies. To respect and protect patient confidentiality and information. Keeping up to date with professional responsibilities and CPD requirements.



Supervising and training other pharmacy staff such as pre-registration pharmacy technicians.