Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist – Primary Care

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

📋 Description

• Conduct independent consultations with patients using video, telephone, and asynchronous digital platforms.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage both acute and minor illness cases.

• Prescribe independently within the scope of practice in line with GPhC standards and clinical governance requirements.

• Review clinical data and make safe asynchronous prescribing decisions when appropriate.

• Identify the limitations of practice and refer patients as necessary.

• Provide high-quality, patient-focused care while upholding excellent patient experience standards.

• Keep accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records.

• Engage in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and reviews of significant events.

• Promote safe prescribing practices and antimicrobial stewardship.

• Participate in peer reviews, supervision, and continuous professional development.

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Share expertise in pharmacy and provide evidence-based guidance to colleagues.

• Contribute to service improvements, pathway development, and innovation projects.

• Attend team meetings, educational events, and clinical updates.

• Identify, respond to, and escalate safeguarding concerns following established procedures and legislation.

• Assist in the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and relevant national guidelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• MPharm degree (or equivalent qualification).

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Qualified Independent Prescriber with the annotation noted on the GPhC register.

• At least 1 year of independent prescribing experience.

• Capable of prescribing autonomously from the first day.

• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience in a primary care environment.

• Proven experience in managing minor illnesses and undifferentiated presentations autonomously.

• Experience in independent prescribing within a primary care setting.

• Familiarity with conducting remote consultations via phone and video.

• Strong knowledge of GPhC standards, prescribing governance, and patient safety requirements.

• Understanding of clinical governance principles in digital healthcare settings.

• Awareness of safe practices for remote consultations and prescribing.

• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making abilities.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to accurately and professionally document consultations.

• Proficient in using clinical systems and digital healthcare platforms.

• Capability to work independently and effectively manage competing priorities.

• Commitment to patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Satisfactory identity verification, professional registration checks, references, and enhanced DBS check where applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive contractor rates.

• Fully remote work with no commuting required.

• Flexible full-time and part-time positions available.

• Opportunity to contribute to service expansion following the pilot phase.

• Chance to work autonomously while receiving support from experienced Clinical Leads and a multidisciplinary clinical team.

• Comprehensive clinical governance framework focused on patient safety and clinician support.

• Ongoing learning, peer review, and professional development opportunities.

• Exposure to innovative digital healthcare technology and modern care models.

• Supportive and collaborative clinical culture.

• Opportunity to significantly impact patient access to healthcare across the UK.