Medicines Management Pharmacist

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, with their time split between face‑to‑face clinical reviews with patients, and desk‑based activities according to the needs of the practice (for example prescription management, prescribing safety, clinical audit, local incentive scheme support, medicines reconciliation).

The post holder will act within their professional boundaries, supporting and working alongside a team of pharmacists in general practice. In this role, they will be supported by a Lead Pharmacist who will develop, manage, and mentor them.

As part of a multi‑disciplinary team the post holder will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within the practice and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy.

The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescription system, deal with acute prescription requests, and conduct medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients in the GP practice(s).

Managing caseload of patients with common/minor/self‑limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence.

Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent

• Previous experience that demonstrates good attention to detail.
• In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence‑based healthcare.
• Professional Registration - General Pharmaceutical Society.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.