Interim Pharmacist

Chapter 2; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking an Interim Pharmacist to join their team in East London. The successful candidate will conduct pre-registration screenings and provide consulting for patients in pain management. This role requires a Pharmacist Independent prescriber registered with the GPhC and emphasizes delivering high-quality care. The position is adaptable, with office work expected four days a week and remote work on Thursdays. Competitive benefits include a modern office environment and supportive leadership.

Benefits

Full indemnity cover for all clinical work

27 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Modern office amenities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacist Independent prescriber with the GPhC.
• Maintain own GPhC registration and revalidation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-registration screenings to assess eligibility.
• Consult with patients in pain management and psychiatric care.
• Provide guidance and support to patients and clinic staff.
• Assist in training and onboarding remote clinicians.
• Collaborate with Clinical Lead on governance activities.

Skills

Patient-centred approach

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pharmacist Independent prescriber registered with the GPhC

Job description

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Interim Pharmacist

Sector: Digital Healthcare / Private Healthcare

Type of role: Temporary, Temporary to Permanent, Permanent

Location: East London

Office expectation: The successful candidate is expected to be in the office 4 days a week, with working from home on a Thursday, please note this is essential.

Working days and hours: Monday to Friday, the client is happy for candidates to work 8.00am to 5pm or 9.00am to 6pm with 30 minutes lunch per day (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week).

Salary range: Negotiable depending on skill and experience.

Benefits

• Full indemnity cover for all clinical work
• 27 days annual leave
• Birthday leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Gym discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fantastic modern office environment with amenities
• Strong leadership and support team

Responsibilities and duties

• Conduct pre‑registration screenings to assess eligibility for registration with the clinic.
• Consult with and prescribe for patients in pain management and psychiatric care under a shared care model.
• Provide guidance and support to patients, clinic staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Assist in the training and onboarding of remote clinicians.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Lead on governance activities.
• Work alongside other healthcare professionals and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Actively participate as a member of the Quality, Safety, and Innovation Committee (QSIC), attending meetings and contributing based on your area of expertise.
• Engage in handling complaints, investigations, and responding to feedback as required.
• Participate in audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in medical cannabis treatments through ongoing training and development activities.
• Support the Clinical Lead with clinical service delivery and assist in business development initiatives.
• Prepare for Care Quality Commission inspections and participate in the inspection process.

Essential Qualification

• Registered as a Pharmacist Independent prescriber with the GPhC
• Maintain own GPhC registration and revalidation requirements

Essential Person Specification

• Uphold core values and high standards of care.
• Demonstrate a commitment to evidence‑based practice and a patient‑centred approach to care.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Exhibit flexible and adaptable working styles in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Advocate for a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain strong attention to detail, working accurately with high volumes of information and at pace.
• Be confident in engaging with patients, their supporters, and regulators.
• Embrace technology, being IT literate and able to navigate multiple systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem‑solve unique scenarios presented by patients.

Essential Experience

• Experience in primary care, private healthcare or start up / scale up healthcare

Desirable Requirements

• Experience with working in a digital / private and start up / scale up healthcare environment