b Overview /b p In this role you will join a large, teaching GP practice to optimise medicines use, support long-term condition management, and deliver high-quality patient-centred care. You will collaborate with GPs, nurses and a wider team to reduce medicines-related risks and release GP capacity through proactive and reactive medicines management. The position offers opportunities for development within a supportive, innovation-driven culture focused on improving access, safety and outcomes. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Competitive salary /li li NHS pension /li li Flexible working options /li li Clinical supervision /li li Professional development and training /li li Staff wellbeing and work-life balance /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Undertake structured medication reviews for complex patients /li li Optimise medicines use following national/local guidance /li li Support safe and effective prescribing across the practice /li li Identify and manage prescribing risks and medicines-related safety concerns /li li Support medicines reconciliation after hospital discharge /li li Conduct clinical reviews for long-term conditions /li li Provide patient-centred consultations on medicines management /li li Support proactive care planning for frail/elderly patients and care homes /li li Handle medication queries and complex prescribing issues /li li Monitor prescribing data and contribute to quality improvement projects /li li Participate in clinical audits and service development /li li Provide specialist medicines advice to GPs, nurses, and pharmacy colleagues /li li Support management of high-risk medicines and monitoring requirements /li li Promote best practice in prescribing and medicines management /li li Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and contribute to integrated care pathways /li li Enable initiatives that release GP capacity while improving patient outcomes /li li Maintain GPhC registration and engage in CPD / appraisal /li li Develop advanced clinical skills and specialist interests relevant to general practice /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li GPhC-registered pharmacist /li li Experience of patient-facing clinical pharmacy services /li li Experience in medicines optimisation and medication review /li li Experience working within multidisciplinary teams /li li Strong clinical knowledge of medicines management /li li Understanding of long-term condition management /li li Excellent communication and consultation skills /li li Ability to work independently and seek support when needed /li li Commitment to safe, effective, patient-centred care /li li Desirable: Independent Prescriber qualification or progress towards it /li li Desirable: experience in general practice, primary care networks or community pharmacy /li li Desirable: experience with care home medication reviews /li li Desirable: involvement in quality improvement, audit and service development /li li Desirable: knowledge of GP clinical systems /li /ul ul li strong communication /li li team collaboration /li li independence with awareness of limits /li li medicines optimisation /li li medicines management /li li long-term condition management /li /ul
Clinical Pharmacist GP Practice in Plymouth employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
