IP Pharmacist

Job description

Job Title: Independent Prescribing (IP) Pharmacist – Community Pharmacy

Location: Scotland

Salary: Circa £60,000–£70,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)

Job Summary

We are looking for a clinically driven Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our community pharmacy team in Scotland. This role focuses on expanding clinical services, delivering patient-centred care, and utilising prescribing skills to improve access to treatment within the community setting.

You will play a key role in service delivery aligned with NHS Scotland priorities, including managing common clinical conditions, supporting long-term condition care, and reducing pressure on GP services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver independent prescribing clinics within scope of competence (e.g., minor illness, acute conditions, long-term condition management)
• Provide Pharmacy First Plus / NHS Pharmacy First Scotland services
• Conduct clinical consultations, assessments, and prescribing decisions
• Deliver structured medication reviews and support medicines optimisation
• Manage and support long-term conditions (e.g., hypertension, asthma, COPD)
• Provide urgent care consultations and triage patients appropriately
• Administer vaccination services (e.g., flu, travel, NHS campaigns)
• Lead and develop private clinical services (if applicable)
• Ensure compliance with Scottish clinical guidelines and PGDs
• Support the safe supply of medicines and supervise dispensing processes
• Provide leadership, training, and support to pharmacy team members
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure confidentiality

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Qualified Independent Prescriber (IP)
• Experience working in community pharmacy
• Strong consultation and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make safe prescribing decisions
• Excellent communication and patient care skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience delivering NHS Pharmacy First Scotland services
• Training in minor illness / acute care prescribing
• Experience with vaccination services
• Leadership or management experience
• Postgraduate clinical qualification

Key Competencies

• Patient-focused approach with strong clinical judgement
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skill

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

20-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English