Independent Prescriber

Salary: £48,000 – £72,000 per year

03037 independent prescriber Bristol £48,000 – £72,000 pa

Are you a qualified Independent prescriber

Are you registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Job Title: Independent Prescriber

Location: Bristol 

Postcode: BS4 5PF

Type: Full Time Permanent Office Based Hybrid

Salary £48,000 – £72,000pa

We are looking for an exceptional, dynamic & innovative individual to join the team as an

independent prescriber in our online pharmacy to review digital consultations from our NHS

and Private patients in England.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is able to make independent clinical

decisions, can work independently and has excellent problem solving abilities.

About us.

As an online pharmacy based in Bristol, we offer patients the ability to request medication

via our website using an online consultation which is reviewed by our team of prescribers.

We believe that patients deserve accurate information to help them make the right decision

for their health. Online pharmacies should take every precaution necessary before

prescribing a medicine to their patients. We are registered with all the relevant UK regulatory

bodies, including the CQC, to ensure that our service undergoes regular inspections to keep

to the highest standards.

About the role.

Primarily an office based role in Bristol with some scope for hybrid working for the right

candidate, this is a fast-paced environment where you have the opportunity to influence

healthcare in the future and pave the way for our profession by helping to constantly update

the medications and processes that we use to prescribe.

You will be carrying out online digital consultations where you will provide provision of

appropriate care based on patient need, ensuring patients receive a timely and appropriate

response when working operationally.

You will work closely with other healthcare professionals to care for both NHS and private

patients on a daily basis.

What do we offer?

 A comprehensive onboarding plan

 Competitive salary of up to £48,000 – £72,000per annum

Ongoing support for our pharmacists in the first few months of joining so you can

confidently work in a digital first healthcare setting safely.

25 days annual leave pro rated

Full indemnity cover

 5% employer pension contribution for 5% employee contribution

A friendly, relaxed working environment

 Hybrid working for the right candidate

 Frequent team building and social events

 Regular appraisal including annual bonus and pay review based on performance.

What you’ll work on

 Undertake online consultations and prescribe when appropriate

During consultations we optimise treatment by adjusting doses, switching or stopping

if appropriate.

 Providing the outcome of complex patient queries to patients.

Use our secure IT platform for all patient interactions

 Carry out clinical medication reviews and optimised therapy.

 Providing digital first care safely by ensuring any associated risks are managed.

Keep up to date with any improvements in service by ensuring communications are

read and actioned promptly, in line with guidance from the Superintendent

Pharmacist and our GP.

 Sharing best practice and complex queries with colleagues to contribute to the

ongoing learning environment to better our clinical practice as a company.

 Reflect on personal practice regularly by reviewing recordings and notes, identifying

gaps in knowledge and proactively learning, sharing with the group in turn.

Support with new product features and be part of user research

Who we are looking for

Ideally suited to a newly qualified Independent prescriber

Must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

 A confident prescriber, with a wide scope of practice

As a minimum you must be able to undertake repeat prescription requests,

medicines reconciliation, medication review and confidently prescribe in Asthma;

Contraception; UTI and minor ailments OR be willing to upskill in these areas through

CPD before joining us.

 This scope of practice is subject to change where CPD will be provided if you are

expected to consult in a new area.

Excellent communicator and team player

 You will be aware of your own limitations and of relevant national guidelines

 Be creative and innovative in thinking, having a strong patient oriented focus..

 Follow complex clinical processes accurately and effectively.

 Loves technology, IT literate & able to use multiple systems confidently.

 Confident in clinical knowledge and able to make clinical decisions independently

 Ability to problem solve unique scenarios presented by patients

 Desire to improve both personal and organisational clinical practice all in the interest

of the patient.

 Must be able to work on some weekends

Strongly Preferred

 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Practice

Experience in Primary care, Sexual Health or Dermatology

 Previous remote/online consulting experience