Contract: Permanent
Recruitment Partner: Shannon Linton
Are you an experienced pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care? We're seeking a passionate and skilled Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our innovative healthcare team.
About the role
- Undertake online consultations and prescribe when appropriate
- Follow our strict guidelines for prescribing
- Use our secure IT platform for all patient interactions
- Undertake video or telephone consultations when needed
- Attend our training events and take part in clinical meetings
- Maintain your own skills and CPD
What you'll need to have
We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. To succeed in this role, ideally you will have:
- Experience in remote or online prescribing (e.g. working in digital health settings, telemedicine platforms, or similar).
- Experience in primary care or a comparable clinical setting.
- At least 2 years of independent prescribing experience.
- (If you're an internal applicant, we're open to considering less experience or those new to prescribing - we'll support your development.)
- Registration with GPhC or NMC
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
- You will be aware of your own limitations and of relevant national guideline
- You will have experience of consulting with patients and making independent decisions
- You will be able to make decisions promptly and know when to ask for help
- You will have a can-do attitude and be committed to always improving our services
- You will be a flexible team player who can thrive in our start-up mentality. We have a lot to learn and iterations are frequent!
It would be great if you also have
- Experience prescribing in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Weight management (e.g. GLP-1s)
- Dermatology
- Women's health (e.g. contraceptives, menopause care)
- Mental health or ADHD
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Practice
- Experience in Primary care, Sexual Health or Dermatology
- Previous remote/online consulting experience
Our benefits
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Generous employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.
What's next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr