About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Medicines Management & Optimisation Support the processing of repeat prescriptions, ensuring safety, accuracy and compliance with practice protocols
Conduct medicines reconciliation following hospital discharges and other care transitions
Assist in structured medication reviews to improve patient adherence and safety Monitor prescribing trends and support cost-effective prescribing within the surgery Identify and address medication-related queries from patients and staff
Patient Support & Education Provide patients with advice on medication use, side effects and adherence Support long-term condition management by ensuring optimal medication use
Handle queries regarding prescriptions and medication changes
Prescribing & Administrative Support Assist with repeat prescribing processes, ensuring compliance with NHS policies Work with the clinical team to review and implement prescribing changes based on NHS guidelines
Support the practice in reducing medication waste and improving prescribing efficiency Safety & Compliance
Support compliance with local and national prescribing qualities (e.g. NICE, CQC, MHRA guidelines)
Assist with audits, medication safety reviews and reporting Ensure safe handling, storage and disposal of medicines in the practice
Teamwork & Collaboration Work alongside the clinical team to improve medicines management
Assist in training and supervision of other staff regarding prescription processes
Contribute to practice quality improvement initiatives related to medication safety.