To assist in the provision of the Clinical Pharmacy Service to wards and departments in order to facilitate the provision of high quality pharmaceutical care to patients and to promote evidence based, cost-effective prescribing. To provide professional and clinical information and advice to multidisciplinary healthcare staff, patients and carers, to support individual patient care and Medicines Optimisation. To review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, drug interactions and legality and to supply medication for patients at Yeovil District Hospital (YDH) and all community units supplied by YDH Pharmacy. To take accurate and adequately detailed patient medication histories on admission and make necessary recommendations to optimise patient drug treatment. To maintain a high personal level of Clinical Pharmacy knowledge, skill and experience in order to meet service standards and the needs of patients and healthcare staff. To contribute to the development of the Clinical Pharmacy Service provided to the service groups. To participate in the delivery of the clinical training programme for trainee Pharmacists and clinical placement Pharmacy students. To be involved in the training of medical, nursing and Pharmacy staff. To regularly participate in Pharmacy practice research and clinical audit. To monitor for use of non-formulary items and provide advice to medical and nursing staff on formulary alternatives. To be aware of the Trusts Clinical Governance agenda and implement agreed initiatives.