Remote Clinical Pharmacist - Independent Prescriber

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GPhC fees paid

DBS application costs paid

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays

Sick pay as per policy

Wellbeing programme

Pension scheme

Equipment provided

Job summary

The Pharmacist Network is seeking a remote independent prescribing clinical pharmacist to join its national service for general practices. The role focuses on answering medication queries, conducting medication reviews, reconciling medicines after discharge and supporting practice staff.

You will work from home within practice core hours, require at least 12 months' primary care experience, a DBS check, the CPPE pathway and availability to start within 4–8 weeks.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or qualification.
• Independent prescribing qualification.
• CPPE pathway complete or proof of exemption.

Responsibilities

• Resolve medication‑related queries from patients and practice staff.
• Carry out medication reviews, including polypharmacy reviews and SMRs.
• Reconcile and review medicines after discharge.
• Provide expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients.
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement.
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication.
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention.
• Conduct medication‑related audits and service improvement with the practice.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and GPs.
• Help to utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and access to healthcare.
• Understand QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstreams.
• Create and follow a clinical pharmacy programme in line with practice policy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Pharmacy degree

Independent prescribing qualification

CPPE pathway complete

Tools

EMIS

System 1

Job description

Remote independent prescribing clinical pharmacist post with The Pharmacist Network, a pharmacist-led organisation that delivers pharmacist services to general practices nationally. The work centres on answering medication queries, carrying out medication and polypharmacy reviews, reconciling medicines after discharge and supporting practice staff. It is a full‑time, home‑based role, with hours worked within the core opening hours of the practice it supports. Candidates need at least 12 months' primary care experience, a DBS certificate, the CPPE pathway and availability to start within 4 to 8 weeks.

What the job involves

• Resolve medication‑related queries from patients and practice staff
• Carry out medication reviews, including polypharmacy reviews and SMRs
• Reconcile and review medicines after discharge
• Provide expert medicines advice to clinicians and patients
• Deliver clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement
• Ensure appropriate and efficient use of medication
• Educate patients on medication and disease prevention
• Conduct medication‑related audits and service improvement with the practice
• Work within a multidisciplinary team alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and GPs
• Help to utilise skill mix, improve patient outcomes and access to healthcare
• Understand QOF, CQC and local incentive scheme workstreams
• Create and follow a clinical pharmacy programme in line with practice policy

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or qualification
• Independent prescribing qualification
• CPPE pathway complete or proof of exemption

Registration & licences

• GPhC registration as a clinical pharmacist

Experience

• Minimum 12 months' experience in general practice or primary care

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with EMIS or System 1

Checks & eligibility

• DBS certificate

Other

• Available to start within 4 to 8 weeks

Nice to have

• DBS certificate

What’s offered

• GPhC fees and DBS application costs paid
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Sick pay in line with company policy
• Health and wellbeing programme with confidential counselling, digital gym and high street discounts
• Access to a network of over 200 pharmacists and dedicated senior pharmacist support
• Company equipment, including laptop and smartcard reader
• Flexibility
• Pension scheme