Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE To deliver a high standard of patient care as a Clinical Pharmacist in general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, from a broad in-depth theoretical knowledge base who works collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice priorities and vision. KEY RESPONSBILITIES To undertake clinical medication reviews for patients with chronic diseases and to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy, especially the elderly, people in care homes, those with multiple long-term conditions. Provide expertise in the use of medicines and person-centred medicines optimisation across the network, including taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaison with specialist pharmacists to reduce inappropriate use of high-risk medicines Support the integration of general practice with wider healthcare teams (including community and hospital pharmacy) to help improve patient outcomes, reduce waste, and promote self-care, provide better access to healthcare, and manage general practice workload. Network wide: Managing Safety and CAS alerts Assisting with QOF and incentive scheme audits, PINCER safety indicators Managing availability queries Attending Medicines Management Prescribing forums quarterly and assisting practices in achieving Prescribing incentive Scheme targets. Attending PCN meetings as needed. Practice specific: CQC preparedness e.g. ensuring all prescribing protocols are up to date Care home support e.g. annual meds review of patient Discharge summary reconciliation Poly pharmacy Medication reviews Minor ailment clinic Medication review clinic: Respiratory, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Colostomy products etc Supervision and training of reception staff in issuing of repeat prescriptions and queries Supervision and training for new prescribing staff including trainees and nurse prescribers Attending Clinical and PCN meetings as required Telephone advice to patients for queries on medication and minor illness, self-care, sign posting to other services as needed. Review of repeat prescription policies and support staff in implementation.