Independent Prescribing Pharmacist
Location: London (W1U), hybrid working 1 day (minimum) per week from the office
Salary: £60,000 to £69,000 per annum
Contract type: 12 month FTC
Employment type: full time
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri, 9am-5:30pm
What you'll be doing (Responsibilities)
* Provide a full range of medical services, practicing and prescribing independently via questionnaire‑based and algorithm‑assisted consultations, including telephone consultations.
* Collaborate within a clinical team of independent prescribing pharmacists, nurses and doctors.
* Provide compassionate care, uphold empathy, dignity and integrity.
* Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.
* Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems.
* Assess health care needs, develop care plans in line with internal guidelines.
* Perform clinical and administrative duties for service delivery.
* Provide counselling and health education.
* Refer and signpost patients for further opinions and interventions.
* Record clear consultation notes to agreed standards.
* Issue computer‑generated prescriptions, handwrite when extremely rare.
* Prescribe using the Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor formulary when appropriate.
* Identify and prevent significant events and untoward incidents.
* Participate in teaching and education as required.
* Update internal clinical guidelines per national guidelines, write new services guidelines.
* Write clinical content for internal and external communication.
* Engage in research and development of services.
* Attend meetings, education sessions, and comply with complaints system.
* Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, health and safety.
* Attend training and events organised by Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor or other agencies.
Who are we looking for (Qualifications & Requirements)
* Independent Prescriber qualification.
* GPhC registration.
* Experience working in medicated weight loss.
* Experience handling customer complaints effectively.
* Energetic and empathetic communication skills.
* Excellent patient‑centred dispute management using first‑time resolution approach.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Teams.
* Well‑organised, motivated approach to work and tasks.
Benefits & Perks
* Occupational sick pay
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Contributory pension
* Discounted insurance
* Employee discount site
* Discounted gyms
* Employee assistance programme
* In‑house mental health support
* Free onsite parking
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Social events throughout the year
* Cycle to work scheme
* Green car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)
* Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
* Long service bonus
* Refer a friend bonus
* Hybrid working
* Commitment to CPD/training
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service
* Annual leave buy and sell scheme
* 25% discount on health & beauty purchases
* 25% discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services
What happens next?
Please click apply. If we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.
Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.
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