Clinical Pharmacist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Knebworth, SG3 6ER |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A5191-25-0007 |
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Job Summary We are seeking a motivated, forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic and friendly team. The post-holder will play a key role in medicines optimisation, prescribing safety, long-term condition management, and clinical governance. Working as an independent prescriber and core member of our multidisciplinary team, youll engage in patient-facing clinics, structured medication reviews, and prescribing support for our clinicians. You will also support audits, QOF and IIF delivery, and help ensure CQC compliance in all medicines-related areas. Youll work closely with GPs, nurses, and administrative colleagues as well as local community pharmacy and secondary care to improve outcomes for our patients. You will be instrumental in ensuring the right medicines are prescribed, safely and cost-effectively, in a patient-centred manner. Key Responsibilities Clinical and Patient-Facing Work Undertake structured medication reviews (SMRs), with a focus on patients with long-term conditions, polypharmacy, frailty, or high-risk medicines Support chronic disease clinics (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, asthma) within your competency Conduct post-discharge medicines reconciliation Manage repeat prescriptions and reauthorisations in line with practice policy Provide patient-facing support for medicines-related queries and counselling Contribute to clinical assessments and diagnosis where within scope Refer and signpost patients appropriately to GPs, nurses or external services Medicines Optimisation and Prescribing Safety Lead on medicines optimisation and prescribing quality across both sites Manage MHRA alerts, medication withdrawals and formulary updates Provide prescribing support and advice to GPs and clinical staff Mentoring Foundation Pharmacist staff in order to upskill them Implement and monitor shared care protocols and compliance with local formularies Identify patients at high risk of medicines-related harm and implement proactive interventions Governance, Quality and Improvement Contribute to practice audits, QOF, IIF, and enhanced services performance Support practice compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards Analyse prescribing data to inform service improvements Assist with policy development around safe and efficient prescribing Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement Participate in incident reporting and shared learning processes Collaboration and Education Work collaboratively with community pharmacists, hospital teams, and local stakeholders Provide training and guidance to practice staff on prescribing and therapeutics Mentor new staff members and support professional development within the team Maintain effective communication within the MDT and across organisational boundaries Person Specification Essential: GPhC registration as a practising pharmacist Independent Prescribing Qualification Experience of working in primary care, community or hospital settings Strong knowledge of medicines optimisation, chronic disease pharmacotherapy, and patient-centred care Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills A team player with a patient-first mindset and commitment to continuous learning Desirable: Experience with SystmOne Knowledge of QOF, IIF, local ICB guidance and shared care agreements Previous experience in general practice Teaching or mentoring experience What We Offer Supportive and flexible working environment across two well-regarded sites Regular clinical meetings and peer support Access to funded CPD and training Active involvement in quality improvement projects Scope to develop areas of special interest