Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated, patient‑centred Pharmacist to join our friendly, forward‑thinking coastal practice. In post, you will play a key role in medicines optimisation, long‑term condition management, and supporting safe, effective prescribing. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys problem solving, and wants to make a meaningful impact on patient care.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead medicines optimisation work across the practice; review prescribing trends and support safe, cost‑effective prescribing.
* Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs), support polypharmacy management and deprescribing where appropriate.
* Identify interactions, contraindications, and adherence issues; support medication reconciliation.
* Oversee repeat prescribing processes and safety checks; resolve medication queries from patients, clinicians, and dispensary staff.
* Provide clinical advice during patient consultations within competence; support chronic disease management and care‑home high‑risk medicine reviews.
* Lead medicines safety audits, incident reviews and quality improvement work; support compliance with CQC, NICE, and local prescribing guidelines.
* Provide patient education on medication use, side effects, and adherence; support self‑management and lifestyle interventions.
* Collaborate closely with GPs, NPs, nurses, HCAs, and dispensary teams; participate in MDT meetings and contribute to clinical decision making.
* Prescribe within scope of competence as an Independent Prescriber; manage long‑term condition clinics or medicines‑focused pathways.
* Ensure accurate coding of medication reviews and interventions; support QOF, IIF, and prescribing‑related reporting and audit.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Registered Pharmacist with the GPhC.
* Experience in primary care, community, hospital or PCN settings.
* Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
* Proactive, organised, and supportive team player.
* Willingness or qualification to work as an Independent Prescriber.
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