Clinical Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wembley, HA0 4UZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3237-25-0002 |
Summary
Key Duties and Responsibilities Medicines Management & Optimisation Undertake medication reviews (face-to-face and telephone). Manage repeat prescriptions and reauthorisations. Support the implementation of local and national prescribing initiatives. Monitor high-risk medications and ensure appropriate blood test monitoring is completed. Support cost-effective prescribing and adherence to formulary guidance. Clinical Support Provide structured medication reviews for patients with long-term conditions (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, COPD). Support hospital discharge summaries, clinic letters, and medication reconciliation. Offer advice on minor ailments within competence and support self-care strategies. Work collaboratively with GPs and practice nurses to optimise patient pathways. Patient Care & Education Support patients to improve adherence and understanding of their medicines. Provide lifestyle and health promotion advice where appropriate. Signpost patients to community pharmacy, secondary care, or other relevant services as needed. Governance & Safety Ensure prescribing is safe and in line with NICE, local, and national guidance. Contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and practice clinical governance. Support CQC compliance by ensuring robust medicines management systems. Team & Practice Development Participate in daily debriefs, weekly clinical meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions. Contribute to staff training and patient education initiatives. Support the training practice ethos by mentoring junior colleagues, students, or trainees where appropriate.