[Hiring] Digital Prescribing Pharmacist @Doctor Care Anywhere

Role Description

We are looking for Digital Prescribing Pharmacists who are able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours a week to provide virtual consultations via our intuitive platform, delivering high quality care to our patients.

  • Working as an autonomous non-medical independent prescriber.
  • Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of primary care conditions, including:
    • Minor ailments
    • Long-term condition monitoring
    • Medicines optimisation
    • Complex polypharmacy reviews
  • Salary based on 40 hours FTE: £55,000.
  • Salaried Sessions:
    • Fixed shifts and sessions (minimum of 16 hours a week).
    • Optional additional 'ad-hoc' shifts from 8am-8pm across the week.

Qualifications

  • MPharm degree (or equivalent) with current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
  • Qualified Independent Prescriber (IP) with a minimum of 1 year independent prescribing experience.
  • Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience working in a primary care setting.
  • Completed the CPPE Care Pharmacy Education Pathway.
  • Demonstrable experience in autonomous management of minor ailments.
  • Experience conducting remote patient assessments (phone and video) (Desirable).

Requirements

  • Conduct independent, autonomous consultations (video, telephone and asynchronous).
  • Assess, diagnose and manage acute presentations including URTIs, UTIs, skin conditions and ear, nose and throat conditions.
  • Issue prescriptions independently as a qualified non-medical independent prescriber (NMP).
  • Review clinical information and prescribe asynchronously for a range of primary care conditions.
  • Refer appropriately to GPs, ACPs, or specialist services.
  • Adhere to DCA's clinical governance framework.
  • Contribute to medicines safety reviews and audit activity.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records using DCA's digital clinical systems.
  • Support antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
  • Participate in regular clinical supervision and quality assurance activities.
  • Work collaboratively within DCA's multidisciplinary clinical team.
  • Contribute to service improvement projects and digital innovation initiatives.
  • Attend DCA education and MDT events.
  • Promote a culture of patient-centered and good professional practice relating to safeguarding.
  • Implement safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults.
  • Ensure compliance with Mental Health Legislation.

Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance including Opticians & Dental appointments.
  • Doctor Care Anywhere subscription for you and 5 family/friends.
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (FTE).
  • Birthday Day Off.
  • Buy up to 5 days of additional annual leave (FTE).
  • Company Pension scheme.
  • Charity Days.
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
  • Bike2Work Scheme.
  • Remote Working.
  • Development Opportunities.
  • 30-Day Work Abroad Allowance.
  • Insurance for DCA related work.
  • Flexible hours that work around your other commitments.
  • Live support during your shift via instant messaging.
  • High-quality training and guidance from experienced clinicians.
  • ISO9001 & ISO27001 accredited.
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