Prescribing Pharmacist - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Doccla; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave & Holidays

Remote Working Stipend

Private Health Insurance

Free Daily Lunch

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

A leading healthtech company in Greater London seeks a Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist for a fixed-term contract. You will optimize medication management to enhance patient safety while preventing hospital admissions. The ideal candidate holds Independent Prescriber status and has experience in a GP setting, supported by strong clinical knowledge. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, health insurance, and a continuous learning budget. This role is hybrid, ensuring work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Independent Prescriber (IP) status is essential.
• Minimum of three years’ post-graduate experience preferred.
• Confidence working in a busy primary care environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured medication reviews and respond to specialist treatment letters.
• Support patient understanding through clear communication.
• Collaborate with GPs to ensure safe prescribing.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Patient-focused and safety-driven mindset

Education

Completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job description

Join to apply for the Prescribing Pharmacist - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract role at Doccla.

Be among the first 25 applicants.

We’re Doccla, and we’re redefining where and how healthcare is delivered.

Our Virtual Ward and Remote Monitoring Solutions enable hospitals and health systems to care for patients at home. We support patients across the full care journey—from early discharge and acute recovery to long‑term condition management and proactive care.

We provide everything clinicians need to deliver safe, effective Virtual Care: medical‑grade devices, logistics, patient onboarding, EHR integration, and an end‑to‑end clinical platform built around real‑world workflows.

We currently work with over 60% of NHS ICBs and supporting health systems across the including UK, Ireland, France, and the DACH region to reduce hospital pressure, improve outcomes, and create a more resilient model of care.

We’re backed by top European investors, having secured £35m in Series B funding led by Lakestar, with participation from Elaia, General Catalyst, Speedinvest, and Bertelsmann.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to join Doccla at a key stage in our growth.

We’re building the category leader in Virtual Care and Remote Patient Monitoring. You’ll be part of a highly entrepreneurial, mission‑driven team that combines expertise across clinical, technical, commercial, and operational domains.

We’re solving real problems for patients and health systems—and growing fast.

What You’ll Do as a Prescribing Pharmacist

We are looking for a Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist to support patients within Doccla’s virtual care model.

You will play a key role in medication optimisation, supporting patient safety, that will help to prevent exacerbations and acute hospital admissions, allowing patients to have better management of their long‑term condition symptoms.

What Experience You’ll Bring to the Team

• Conduct structured medication reviews
• Process and respond to specialist treatment letters
• Support care homes with medication‑related needs
• Assist with practice dispensary operations
• Process hospital discharge letters
• Act as the primary point of contact for all medication‑related queries within the practice
• Work collaboratively with GPs and wider healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective prescribing
• Support patient understanding and adherence through clear, tailored communication

What We’re Looking For

• Independent Prescriber (IP) status
• Completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP)
• Previous experience working within a GP practice
• Minimum of three years’ post‑graduate experience
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision‑making skills
• Confidence working in a busy primary care environment
• Ability to adapt communication style for both patients and healthcare professionals
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Personal Professional Indemnity Insurance

Desirable

• Clinical Diploma (beneficial but not essential)
• Experience working with remote or digital healthcare models

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Patient‑focused and safety‑driven mindset

How We Work

We empower everyone at Doccla to take ownership of their work and the company's mission. We act ethically and always put patient safety and outcomes first.

To thrive here, you’ll need a can‑do attitude and an action‑oriented approach, along with a willingness to learn and grow through open feedback.

We’re a hybrid team, with offices in London, Denmark, Germany, and Stockholm. Most of our team is London‑based and enjoys in‑person time at our WeWork HQ 1–3 days per week, where you’ll find great lunch, barista coffee, and a pet‑friendly space. Some roles are fully remote, depending on the team and responsibilities.

What You’ll Get

• Annual Leave & Holidays — 25 days annual leave + up to 8 UK bank holidays; Option to buy or sell holidays
• Remote Working — Flexible remote options; £200 remote working stipend
• Financial Benefits — Employee stock options; 4% pension on full basic pay; 4x salary life insurance
• Health & Wellness — Private health insurance; 4 months full pay for birthing parent; 4 weeks full pay for non‑birthing parent; Sick pay
• In‑Office Perks (London HQ) — Free daily lunch; Pet‑friendly office
• Other Benefits — £500 L&D budget per person; Cycle to work scheme
• Via Smart Health — 24/7 GP appointments; Mental health support; Nutrition & fitness advice; Second opinions & health checks

In Return for Your Hard Work

• A competitive compensation package (base + stock options), with half‑year and annual performance reviews
• The chance to work on patient‑first, system‑level healthcare challenges in one of Europe’s leading healthtech companies
• Opportunities for growth and leadership— we want you to challenge the status quo, own your impact, and continue developing, with our full support

Diversity at Doccla

We embrace diversity. To build a great product, we need a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We’re committed to equal opportunity hiring—regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. If you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every point.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safer recruitment practices. As Doccla is a CQC registered company, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for all roles.

It is an offence to apply for such work if you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.