About the Role
Ortus Health is looking for a dedicated and experienced Independent Prescribing Remote Clinical Pharmacist to join our innovative healthcare team. In this fully remote role, you will be instrumental in providing high-quality care and support to patients. There will be a breadth of work, with no two days being the same. There is a supporting cast around you of different staff types and different workstreams that we manage at Ortus Health.
As a Remote Clinical Pharmacist, you will conduct medication reviews, provide clinical consultations, handle incoming documents, be involved in triage work (acute/repeat medication requests/sick notes) and work closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to optimise patient outcomes. This role is ideal for a proactive pharmacist looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.
The role comes fully remote by default, with some flexibility within core working hours.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct clinics in a remote primary care setting
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Comprehensive medication reviews for patients, focusing on safety, efficacy, and adherence.
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Handle Acute/Repeat Medication requests in incoming patient triage requests
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Manage incoming sick note requests (training can be provided if necessary)
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Meds reconciliation
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Look into any clinical queries/complaints raised by our practices involving any of the clinical work at Ortus.
- Involvement in onboarding of new practices
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Contribute to design of Ortus clinical pathways and protocols
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Stay updated with current pharmaceutical and clinical guidelines and contribute to the development of practice protocols.
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Leadership and management of the pharmacists at Ortus Health (recruitment, management and performance management - can grow into this role if not already capable).
Qualifications
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Registered pharmacist with current GPhC registration.
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Confident Independent Prescriber, who also knows their limits.
- Desire to grow and learn.
- Experience working in primary care for at least 1 year.
- Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction and collaborative working.
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment while demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
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A commitment to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Benefits
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Min 2 days a week, up to full time if available
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Opportunity to grow into the role in a fast paced environment
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Laptop Provided
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Salary £45k-55k dependent on experience
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Work From Home
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5.6 Weeks AL (pro rata)
