Job role: Clinical Pharmacist -Independent Prescriber (IP)
Locations: Wembley - Alperton Medical Centre
Contract Type: Self-employed
Hours: Full-time or Part-time (flexible)
Salary:
- £28–29/hour – Independent Prescriber
- £30–35/hour – Independent Prescriber + completed CPPE Primary Care Pathway
Company Information:
K&W Healthcare is a network of 28 GP practices in Brent, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across the community. Our practices work collaboratively to provide efficient, safe, and innovative primary care services, with a strong focus on medicines optimisation and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Job Overview:
We are seeking motivated Clinical Pharmacists - Independent Prescribers to join our network of GP practices across Brent. In this role, you will work closely with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide clinical expertise in medicines management, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall efficiency of our practices. This is a key position that directly supports patient care and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct clinical medication reviews and support optimisation of medicines for high-risk and long-term condition patients.
- Manage repeat prescriptions & medicines reconciliation, including post-discharge follow-up.
- Deliver patient-facing consultations, triage minor ailments, and support medication adherence.
- Participate in audits, QOF, and medicines safety initiatives, implementing NICE guidelines.
- Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and community pharmacies to ensure continuity of care.
- Administer vaccinations and support public health campaigns.
- Provide education and mentorship to junior pharmacists and clinical staff.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance and CQC standards, monitoring high-risk medicines and implementing safety alerts.
Skills we are looking for:
The employer is looking for someone who can:
- Work autonomously as an Independent Prescriber.
- Confidently use EMIS.
- Perform structured medication reviews.
- Apply NICE guidance in clinical decision-making.
- Communicate effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
- Prioritise workload and manage clinics independently.
- Identify medication safety issues and reduce prescribing risks.
Essential Requirements
- MPharm degree (or equivalent) and GPhC registration.
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- EMIS Experience
- CPPE Primary Care Pathway enrolment (or completion).
- Excellent clinical, communication, and IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience providing pharmaceutical care in community/hospital/primary care settings.
- Strong understanding of medicines optimisation and patient counselling.
- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
