Lead Pharmacist: Medicines Optimisation & Primary Care Clinics

100Fold CIC; Taunton, Wellington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Taunton seeks a Lead Pharmacist to manage acute and repeat prescriptions, ensure safe prescribing processes, and lead structured medication reviews. You will support a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and deliver training on prescribing safety. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in pharmacy and possess minimum 2 years of related experience. This role is vital for enhancing integration between various pharmacy services and optimizing patient care.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience.
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge in evidence-based healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead on acute and repeat prescription management.
• Undertake structured medication reviews for patients with polypharmacy.
• Monitor and action prescribing safety alerts.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Knowledge of primary care prescribing

Planning and monitoring skills

Education

Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)

Independent prescribing qualification

Completed or working towards a Primary Care Pharmacy Education pathway qualification

Job description

A healthcare organization in Taunton seeks a Lead Pharmacist to manage acute and repeat prescriptions, ensure safe prescribing processes, and lead structured medication reviews. You will support a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and deliver training on prescribing safety. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in pharmacy and possess minimum 2 years of related experience. This role is vital for enhancing integration between various pharmacy services and optimizing patient care.