Clinical Pharmacist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£55,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E16 3NA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical Duties Undertake structured medication reviews and medicines optimisation for patients with complex needs. Manage patients with long-term conditions, ensuring medicines are used safely and effectively. Review and reconcile medicines following hospital discharge and outpatient appointments. Identify and manage prescribing risks, adverse drug reactions, and medication-related problems. Respond to prescribing and medicines-related queries from clinicians, patients, and carers. Support the management of repeat prescribing systems and processes. Provide patient-centred consultations, including face-to-face, telephone, and remote appointments. Promote shared decision-making and provide education to patients regarding their medicines. Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation Optimise prescribing in line with national and local guidance. Support cost-effective prescribing and medicines management initiatives. Conduct audits and quality improvement projects relating to prescribing. Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure appropriate clinical monitoring is in place. Assist in achieving Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Services, and other contractual targets. Multidisciplinary Working Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, Nurses, HCAs, Social Prescribers, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community pharmacists, care homes, secondary care colleagues, and other external stakeholders. Governance and Quality Improvement Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records. Support clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management activities. Participate in clinical audits, significant event reviews, and service improvement programmes. Ensure compliance with prescribing legislation, professional standards, and practice policies. Professional Development Maintain professional registration and comply with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Keep up to date with developments in primary care pharmacy and medicines management. Participate in mandatory training and practice development activities. General Responsibilities Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with data protection requirements. Work in accordance with practice policies, NHS guidance, and professional standards. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care and employment. Support the wider objectives and development of the practice.

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