Clinical Pharmacist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Maidstone, ME17 2QF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A0525-26-0005 |
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Job Summary Responsible for support to the practice with medication reviews queries and prescribing safety Responsible for supporting the partners in implementing effective medicine management within the practice and identifying areas for improvement and initiating and managing change Clinical Services Dealing with patient medicine and prescription related queries over the phone in clinic via letter email or the practice website including advising and prescribing for minor ailments or clinical areas within competence acute prescription requests medication reviews providing medication advice and resolving technical prescription problems including supply issues and nomad changes Signposting patients to appropriate services and other healthcare professionals including community pharmacists Working closely with gps to provide medicine related updates and support problem solving Providing a point of contact for the practice for medicines related queries for healthcare professionals and patients Patient facing clinics are not currently required however areas of specialist interest that may benefit the practice are welcomed Following legal ethical professional and organisational policies procedures and codes of conduct Prescription Management Reconciliation of medicines from outpatient and discharge letters including liaison with hospital community and primary care colleagues to ensure continuity of care Working with the pharmacy team and supporting gps and other practice staff to deliver medicines optimisation agenda prescribing quality scheme qof and locally commissioned services Encouraging supporting and implementing adherence to local formulary guidance and cost effective prescribing Reviewing issuing and converting acute medicine requests into repeat medicines where appropriate Supporting community pharmacists to ensure nomad and batch prescriptions are up to date including confirming stopped or initiated medicines Implementing and monitoring adherence to the repeat prescription policy Supporting the practice pharmacy technician and prescription clerks with repeat prescription processes and medicines management duties Supporting the training and development of team members including prescription clerks and dispensary staff up to nvq level two and pre registration pharmacy technician level Prescribing Responsibilities To have successfully completed the independent prescribing qualification or demonstrate willingness to undertake the course following completion of the cppe gp pharmacist training pathway Audit and Education Conducting clinical audits as part of the multidisciplinary team Answering medicines information enquiries from healthcare professionals and patients Implementing systems for monitoring medicines use in conjunction with the practice team Contributing to clinical education of other healthcare professionals Providing leadership and support for quality improvement programmes involving medicines Medicines Management Contributing to repeat prescribing safety including monitoring reviews blood tests and follow up Working with the multidisciplinary team to improve medicines management and safety including updating writing and ensuring compliance with practice policies Supporting the practice nurse manager with medicines stock lists and safe storage monitoring record keeping and waste management Working with the medicines optimisation team to support formulary adherence and cost effectiveness Supporting implementation of nice guidance through audit feedback formulary management and education Managing mhra alerts and ensuring appropriate communication and action Communication Communicating effectively with other team members Communicating effectively with patients and carers Recognising individual communication needs and responding appropriately Confidentiality Maintaining confidentiality of patient staff and practice information at all times Handling information in accordance with practice policies and data protection requirements Ensuring information is only shared with authorised individuals Health and Safety Promoting and maintaining personal and workplace health safety and security Identifying and reporting risks Using training and equipment safely Maintaining infection prevention and control standards Keeping work areas safe and free from hazards Equality and Diversity Supporting equality diversity and inclusion Treating all individuals with dignity respect and fairness Delivering care in a non judgemental and patient centred way Acting in accordance with legislation and practice policies Personal and Professional Development Maintaining professional registration and continuing professional development Participating in training relevant to the role Completing the cppe general practice pharmacist training pathway and independent prescribing qualification where applicable in line with service needs Participating in annual appraisal and performance review Taking responsibility for personal learning and development Quality Maintaining high standards of care and patient safety Raising concerns relating to quality and risk Reflecting on practice and contributing to service improvement Working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies Managing workload time and resources effectively