[Hiring] Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist @GPDQ

Role Description

We are seeking experienced and motivated Clinical Prescribing Pharmacists to join our growing remote clinical workforce. Working as an autonomous Independent Prescriber, you will assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of primary care presentations through digital consultations. This role is ideally suited to pharmacists with strong primary care experience who are confident managing minor illnesses, prescribing independently and delivering high-quality patient care remotely.

You will work within a well-established clinical governance framework alongside a multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Pharmacists. This is an excellent opportunity to work flexibly while delivering safe and accessible healthcare to patients across the UK.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree (or equivalent).
• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Qualified Independent Prescriber with annotation recorded on the GPhC register.
• Minimum 1 year's independent prescribing experience.
• Able to prescribe autonomously from day one.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience working within a primary care setting.
• Demonstrable experience managing minor illness and undifferentiated presentations autonomously.
• Experience prescribing independently within primary care.
• Experience conducting remote consultations via phone and video.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rates.
• Fully remote working with no commuting required.
• Initial pilot hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
• Opportunity to support service expansion following the pilot phase, with operating hours expected to extend to 7 days per week, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
• Opportunity to work autonomously while being supported by experienced Clinical Leads and a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Robust 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 models of care.
• Collaborative and supportive clinical culture.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient access to healthcare across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct independent patient consultations via video, telephone and asynchronous digital platforms.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a range of acute and minor illness presentations.
• Independently prescribe within your scope of practice in accordance with GPhC standards and clinical governance requirements.
• Review clinical information and provide safe prescribing decisions asynchronously where appropriate.
• Recognise limitations of practice and refer patients appropriately when presentations fall outside your clinical scope.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining excellent patient experience standards.
• Practise in accordance with established clinical governance and prescribing frameworks.
• Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
• Contribute to audit activity, quality improvement initiatives and significant event reviews where required.
• Support safe prescribing practices and antimicrobial stewardship principles.
• Participate in peer review, supervision and ongoing professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Share pharmacy expertise and evidence-based guidance with colleagues.
• Contribute to service improvements, pathway development and innovation projects.
• Participate in team meetings, educational events and clinical updates.
• Promote a culture of patient-centred safeguarding practice.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns relating to adults, children and vulnerable individuals.
• Escalate concerns in line with safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
• Support implementation of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and associated national guidance.