Lead Pharmacist Independent Prescriber – Community Clinic

Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic in Bathgate is seeking a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber for a permanent, full‑time role (42.5 hours; part‑time considered). Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates.

This role focuses on clinical prescribing in a hub-and-spoke model to free pharmacist time for consultations. You will lead clinical service delivery, develop private services, and work closely with GPs and the broader primary care team.

Qualifications

• MPharm or equivalent and current General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registration.
• Annotation as an Independent Prescriber on the GPhC register.
• Defined scope of practice you are confident working within and strong clinical judgement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NHS Pharmacy First Scotland and Pharmacy First Plus consultations within your scope.
• Lead clinical service delivery in your branch with a support team.
• Develop private clinical services such as Dears Ear with Tympahealth and Medicare checks.
• Deliver weight management, lipids testing, and cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Collaborate with local GP practices and wider primary care teams on shared caseloads.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and significant event reviews.
• Mentor pre-registration trainees and colleagues pursuing prescribing qualifications.

Skills

Independent Prescriber

Clinical reasoning

Consultation skills

Education

MPharm or equivalent

GPhC registration

Job description

Dears Pharmacy & Travel Clinic in Bathgate is seeking a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber for a permanent, full‑time role (42.5 hours; part‑time considered). Visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates.

This role focuses on clinical prescribing in a hub-and-spoke model to free pharmacist time for consultations. You will lead clinical service delivery, develop private services, and work closely with GPs and the broader primary care team.