Clinical Pharmacist, Independent Prescriber

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Provide safe, evidence-based GLP-1 prescriptions for every patient.

• Evaluate patient eligibility, comorbidities, contraindications, interacting medications, and complex cases.

• Conduct thorough and efficient weight-management consultations.

• Monitor treatment outcomes and side effects across the patient caseload.

• Make timely and safe adjustments to care as needed.

• Identify and escalate red flags, near misses, protocol deficiencies, and complex cases.

• Maintain precise, concise, contemporaneous clinical records that are suitable for audit purposes.

• Adhere to and assist in enhancing evolving clinical protocols.

• Participate in clinical audits, incident learning, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with customer support, operations, and technology teams.

• Directly report to the team lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• GPhC-registered pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber (IP) annotation for a minimum of 1 year.

• Experience in prescribing weight-management treatments, GLP-1s, or closely related fields.

• Capability to assess comorbidities, contraindications, and polypharmacy.

• Ability to demonstrate clear and rapid clinical reasoning within a protocol-driven service.

• Strong dedication to patient safety and quality of care.

• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills, including patient counseling.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment without sacrificing accuracy.

• Proficient in using electronic health records and remote consultation platforms.

• Willingness to support evening or weekend shifts as necessary.

• Experience with asynchronous, telephone, and/or video consultations is a plus.

• Additional training in obesity or weight management, such as SCOPE certification, is preferred.

• A postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent is advantageous.

• Experience managing patients with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal impairment, or polypharmacy is desirable.

• Experience in clinical audits, incident investigations, quality improvement, SOPs, protocols, or prescribing pathways is advantageous.

• Experience in a fast-paced startup or weight-loss environment is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Early stage equity.

• Personal development budget for books, courses, and coaching.

• Personal wellness budget for gym memberships and health apps.

• Complimentary biweekly health coaching.

• MacBook and necessary work-from-home equipment provided.

• Continuous mentoring and support throughout the induction and practice period.

• Flexible engagement options for full-time or part-time work.