Clinical PharmacistNHS
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive team within our purpose-built practice. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality clinical medication reviews supporting safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines.
Main duties of the job
The role includes undertaking structured medication reviews, managing polypharmacy, supporting patients with long-term conditions, providing expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients, reconciling medicines following hospital discharge, contributing to medicines safety and clinical governance, and responding to medication-related queries from practice staff and patients.
Job description
The role includes undertaking structured medication reviews, managing polypharmacy, supporting patients with long-term conditions, providing expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients, reconciling medicines following hospital discharge, contributing to medicines safety and clinical governance, and responding to medication-related queries from practice staff and patients.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks depending on workload and staffing levels.
- Undertake structured medication reviews and proactively manage polypharmacy to optimise patient outcomes.
- Support patients with long-term conditions through medication optimisation and evidence-based therapeutic review.
- Provide dedicated clinical pharmacy support to care homes, including undertaking structured medication reviews for care home residents.
- Respond to medicines-related queries from care home staff and support safe medicines management within care home settings.
- Ensure medicines are safe, appropriate, and effective, identifying and reducing medicines-related risks.
- Provide expert, evidence-based medicines advice to GPs, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Respond to medication-related queries from practice staff and patients in a timely and professional manner.
- Reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and other care transitions to ensure continuity and safety.
- Contribute to medicines safety initiatives, clinical audit, and quality improvement activity.
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians as part of the practice pharmacy team.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS and other IT systems in line with practice policy and professional standards.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with information governance requirements.
- Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and competence.
About us
Benefits
- Friendly team and supportive environment: join our welcoming team of healthcare professionals who collaborate with not just our team, but our community through our Collaborative Practice Initiative and Friends of Berrycroft charity.
- State-of-the-art facility: work in a new purpose-built centre equipped with modern amenities. Enjoy the convenience of an onsite cafe and childcare providers nearby.
- Free Parking: onsite parking and electric car charging ports available
- On-Site Discounts: our inhouse coffee shop, staff discount available
- NHS Pension: NHS contribution full pension in line with annual salary
- Blue Light Card Discounts: discounts available on thousands of brands and services
- Employee Forum: have your voice heard and collaborate with our wider team The team has also been instrumental in shaping our recognition framework and contributing valuable input on various initiatives.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): 24-hour confidential helpline for all employees providing counselling, legal advice, and information. It is inclusive of employees immediate family members.