[Hiring] Digital Prescribing Pharmacist @Doctor Care Anywhere

Role Description

We are looking for Digital Prescribing Pharmacists who are able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a week to provide virtual consultations via our intuitive platform, delivering high quality care to our patients.

• Working as an autonomous non-medical independent prescriber.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of primary care conditions, including:
  • Minor ailments
  • Long-term condition monitoring
  • Medicines optimisation
  • Complex polypharmacy reviews
• Salary based on 40 hours FTE: £55,000.
• Salaried Sessions:
  • Fixed shifts and sessions (minimum of 16 hours a week).
  • Optional additional 'ad-hoc' shifts from 8am-8pm across the week.

Qualifications

• MPharm degree (or equivalent) with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Qualified Independent Prescriber (IP) with a minimum of 1 year independent prescribing experience.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience working in a primary care setting.
• Completed the CPPE Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
• Demonstrable experience in autonomous management of minor ailments.
• Experience conducting remote patient assessments (phone and video) (Desirable).

Requirements

• Conduct independent, autonomous consultations (video, telephone and asynchronous).
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute presentations including URTIs, UTIs, skin conditions and ear, nose and throat conditions.
• Issue prescriptions independently as a qualified non-medical independent prescriber (NMP).
• Review clinical information and prescribe asynchronously for a range of primary care conditions.
• Refer appropriately to GPs, ACPs, or specialist services.
• Adhere to DCA's clinical governance framework.
• Contribute to medicines safety reviews and audit activity.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using DCA's digital clinical systems.
• Support antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision and quality assurance activities.
• Work collaboratively within DCA's multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Contribute to service improvement projects and digital innovation initiatives.
• Attend DCA education and MDT events.
• Promote a culture of patient-centered and good professional practice relating to safeguarding.
• Implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults.
• Ensure compliance with Mental Health Legislation.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance including Opticians & Dental appointments.
• Doctor Care Anywhere subscription for you and 5 family/friends.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (FTE).
• Birthday Day Off.
• Buy up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE).
• Company Pension scheme.
• Charity Days.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Bike2Work Scheme.
• Remote Working.
• Development Opportunities.
• 30-Day Work Abroad Allowance.
• Insurance for DCA related work.
• Flexible hours that work around your other commitments.
• Live support during your shift via instant messaging.
• High-quality training and guidance from experienced clinicians.
• ISO9001 & ISO27001 accredited.