Clinical Pharmacist/ ANP Role Tirzepatide Weight Management Service

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking flexible Clinical Pharmacists and ANPs for a hybrid role in weight management. Responsibilities include assessing patient eligibility for tirzepatide, managing caseloads, and providing support to patients. Candidates must have GPhC or NMC registration and an Independent Prescriber qualification. This 6-month fixed-term role offers a part-time flexible working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience with GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribing.
• Previous involvement in service development or pilot programmes.
• Understanding of NHSE cohort eligibility and obesity care pathways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial in person assessments to confirm eligibility.
• Manage a caseload of patients through titration.
• Provide education and support to patients concerning medication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration in a multi-professional team

Experience with telemedicine

Interest in lifestyle medicine

Education

GPhC or NMC registration

Independent Prescriber qualification

Job description

We are seeking flexible and experienced Clinical Pharmacists and ANPs to support the delivery of a new, targeted NHS weight management service in line with NICE guidance. This small, focused service will initially support around 150 patients meeting strict NHS England eligibility criteria for tirzepatide prescribing in primary care. The role involves reviewing patient suitability and offering support and monitoring whilst titrating. This role is a hybrid clinic/ remote role with all 1st review appointments being offered face-to-face.

Fixed term contract of 6 months with opportunity to extend

Main duties of the job

Your role will include: Conducting initial in person assessments to confirm eligibility

Managing a caseload of patients through titration

Education and support to patients including administration, potential side effects, and lifestyle modifications.

Escalation of any complex patients, support required for supervising GP(s).

About us

HertsOne LTD is a GP Federation delivering primary care services across South and West Hertfordshire.

HertsOne covers all 53 GP practices in the South West Hertfordshire area (Watford&Three Rivers, St Albans & Harpenden, Hertsmere, Dacorum)

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pharmacist and ANP - Tirzepatide Weight Management Service

Job PurposeThis role involves assessing patient eligibility for tirzepatide and conducting regular medication reviews to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes within the Specialist Weight Management Prescribing Service in South and West Hertfordshire in alignment with national guidance

Key Responsibilities

Review patient referrals to assess eligibility and clinical appropriateness for tirzepatide under national cohort one criteria which include body mass index greater than or equal to forty and four or more obesity related conditions

Review clinical information medical history baseline measurements and patient engagement to determine suitability for treatment

Titrate doses appropriately based on clinical response tolerability and monitoring data in line with evidence based practice

Provide information to patients on tirzepatide use including administration potential side effects and lifestyle modifications

Empower patients to engage in long term behaviour change and medication adherence

Conduct regular reviews to monitor effectiveness adherence safety and tolerability of tirzepatide

Adjust treatment plans accordingly and refer to other clinicians as needed

Work collaboratively with the wider team and escalate complex cases to supervising general practitioners

Ensure prescribing is in line with national and local governance protocols and formulary guidance

Report and act on adverse drug reactions or concerns about medication safety through appropriate channels

Maintain clinical records and support compliance with national and local governance requirements

Collaborate with lifestyle support providers to ensure wraparound care is in place and monitored

Attend team meetings and contribute to service evaluation and quality improvement

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPhC or NMC registration
• Independent Prescriber qualification if registered as a pharmacist or nurse

Experience

• Experience with telemedicine and protocol-based prescribing
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Interest in long-term conditions including lifestyle medicine or weight management
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a multi-professional team
• Experience with GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribing
• Previous involvement in service development or pilot programmes
• Understanding of NHSE cohort eligibility and obesity care pathways

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceIncludes Fringe payment

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working