NhsJobs Derby

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions requiring medicines optimisation.

• Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with national and local guidance.

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within practices, participating in clinical meetings where appropriate.

• Manage and review repeat prescription requests, resolving medication queries within scope of practice and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.

• Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, and local/national guidance.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using appropriate clinical systems and coding.

• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate.

• Provide patients with independent information and advice regarding medicines and support adherence in line with NICE guidance.

• Monitor prescribing data and support practices to improve prescribing quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

• Contribute to the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care and care home settings.

• Collaborate with the practice teams and PCN to support medicine optimisation goals and training of colleagues.

• Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for safe and effective care.

• Support the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and Network DES IIF targets

Job description

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with single or multiple long term conditions requiring medicines optimisation.

• Deliver Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) in line with national and local guidance.

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within practices, participating in clinical meetings where appropriate.

• Manage and review repeat prescription requests, resolving medication queries within scope of practice and ensuring appropriate monitoring is in place.

• Implement prescribing changes in response to MHRA alerts, product withdrawals, shortages, and local/national guidance.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records using appropriate clinical systems and coding.

• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives, implementing recommendations where appropriate.

• Provide patients with independent information and advice regarding medicines and support adherence in line with NICE guidance.

• Monitor prescribing data and support practices to improve prescribing quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.

• Contribute to the safe management of medicines following transfer of care from secondary care and care home settings.

• Collaborate with the practice teams and PCN to support medicine optimisation goals and training of colleagues.

• Support compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards for safe and effective care.

• Support the practice in achieving the Quality and Outcomes Framework targets and Network DES IIF targets

What is the salary for this clinical pharmacist role in Derby?

The advertised salary for this clinical pharmacist role at The Vernon Medical Centre is Negotiable (per hour). Typical clinical pharmacist pay in Derby varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Derby?

PharmSee is currently tracking 6 active pharmacy vacancies in Derby across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Derby pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

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