Band 8a Independent Prescribing Pharmacist - Remote

Pulse Healthcare; Greater London; Remote; GBP 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Staffing Limited is recruiting an Independent Prescriber to support remote weight management services. The role involves evaluating patients remotely, making prescribing decisions within protocols, and ensuring safe, effective treatment plans.

Candidates should have current registration as an Independent Prescriber, with experience in digital or remote prescribing. The position offers flexibility with part-time or full-time options in a remote setting across the UK.

Qualifications

• Qualified Independent Prescriber with current professional registration.
• Experience in digital or remote prescribing environments.
• Experience prescribing GLP-1 weight management treatments is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote clinical assessments and prescribing consultations.
• Prescribe weight management treatments in accordance with clinical protocols and national guidelines.
• Manage patient treatment plans and provide ongoing clinical support.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records within digital healthcare systems.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Independent prescribing

Digital prescribing

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Band 8a Independent Prescribing Pharmacist - Remote

London

Job Title: Independent Prescriber – Remote Weight Management Services
Banding: Independent Prescriber (Pharmacist)
Location: London / Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Approximately 3 months initially, with strong potential for ongoing work
Hourly Rate: £50–£55 per hour
Working Hours: Part-time or full-time considered; up to 6 days per week available (Monday–Saturday)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking experienced Independent Prescribers to join a large healthcare provider delivering remote weight management services. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a growing digital healthcare environment, supporting patients through evidence-based prescribing and clinical decision-making. Successful candidates will complete training before supporting a remote prescribing service focused on weight management interventions. This role offers the opportunity to work on an innovative and expanding healthcare programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct remote clinical assessments and prescribing consultations.
• Prescribe weight management treatments in accordance with clinical protocols and national guidelines.
• Manage patient treatment plans and provide ongoing clinical support.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient records within digital healthcare systems.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Independent Prescriber with current professional registration.
• Previous experience in digital or remote prescribing environments.
• Experience prescribing GLP-1 weight management treatments is highly desirable.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the support you need throughout your journey with us.

International Recruitment Notice

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from individuals residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.