Lyphe, Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Contract basis: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with early morning and evening availability, plus one Saturday morning per month. Hybrid working after successful probation period – 2-3 days per week from home.
Location - Farnborough, Hampshire. This role is hybrid after probation.
At Lyphe, our mission is to bring medical cannabis to those with unmet medical needs. The Independent Prescriber is central to achieving this mission and is responsible for assessing patients, determining suitability for medical cannabis treatment, and prescribing in line with UK regulations and clinic protocols. The role ensures safe, effective, and patient-centred care through structured consultations, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up.
Core values
* Listen: Prioritise needs and feedback to create a respectful, inclusive environment.
* Yield Growth: Embrace innovation to improve care and reduce stigma.
* Provide with Excellence: Deliver compassionate, high-standard service.
* Help with Integrity: Offer transparent support for responsible cannabis use.
* Engage with Impact: Build trust and collaboration through open communication.
Responsibilities and duties
The job holder will perform duties within their skill set, including but not limited to the following:
Clinical Care & Prescribing
* Conduct comprehensive patient assessments (medical history, current medications, comorbidities, allergies, presenting symptoms).
* Carry out patient triage, clinical follow-ups, and medication reviews via telephone or video as required.
* Determine patient eligibility for medical cannabis under current UK regulations, clinical guidelines, and clinic protocol.
* Prescribe unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) within MHRA, GMC, NMC, GPhC, and CQC standards and clinic SOPs.
* Provide patient education on treatment plans, including dosage, administration method, expected effects, side effects, and contraindications.
* Adjust treatment plans and dosing regimens in response to patient feedback, efficacy, and tolerability.
* Accurately document all clinical consultations, decisions, prescriptions, and communications in the electronic patient record (EPR) system.
* Seek second opinions or escalate complex clinical cases in line with clinic pathways in collaboration with the Lead Independent Prescriber.
Governance, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure all prescribing activity aligns with legal and regulatory requirements for unlicensed medications, including documentation and consent.
* Adhere to internal clinical protocols and SOPs; contribute feedback for improvement under the guidance of the Medical Executive and Head of Governance.
* Participate in clinical governance processes including incident reporting, safeguarding reviews, and patient safety audits.
* Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives under the direction of the clinical governance team.
* Develop and implement SOPs in line with company policies and standards.
* Manage shared care patients per internal protocols and liaise with external providers to support continuity of care.
* Respond appropriately to adverse events or patient concerns, escalating as required in line with governance procedures.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Operational Support
* Collaborate with GPs, consultants, pharmacists, nurses and other clinical colleagues to ensure continuity and safety of care.
* Liaise with the clinic coordination team to resolve clinical queries related to patient eligibility, prescriptions, product availability, or treatment protocols.
* Write, review, and manage CD prescriptions; communicate with pharmacies to support timely medication supply.
* Participate in clinical discussions and team meetings, escalating complex or borderline cases where needed.
Continuous Professional Development & Clinical Practice
* Participate in peer review sessions, internal case reviews, and clinical team meetings.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cannabinoid-based medicines, prescribing regulations, and clinical best practice.
* Complete mandatory training and CPD activities relevant to the role.
In addition to listed duties, the post holder may perform any other reasonable duties from time to time.
Personal Specification
Qualifications / Training
* Registered UK healthcare professional (e.g., Nurse, Pharmacist) with Independent Prescriber Qualification
* Full registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., NMC, GPhC, GMC)
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a registered health professional
* Experience in a private clinic or telemedicine setting
* Mental health training
* Substance misuse training
Experience / Skills
* Experience prescribing for chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, PTSD, or neurological disorders
* Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
* Commitment to safe, evidence-based prescribing practices
* Training or certification in cannabis medicine (e.g., CPD courses)
* Prior experience with medical cannabis or interest in cannabinoid therapeutics
* Experience in a private clinic or telemedicine setting
For more information on the Company visit www.lyphe.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Farnborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* prescribing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* United Kingdom (required)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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