Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist (Primary Care)
Clinical Prescribing Pharmacist (Primary Care)
Location: Remote (Work from Home)
Contract Type: Self-Employed Contractor
Rate: £30 per hour
Hours: Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available
Start date: 1st September
Shift Pattern: Initial pilot phase operating Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm. Following successful completion of the pilot period (approximately 2 weeks the service is expected to expand to operate 7 days per week between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
About GPDQ
GPDQ provides nationwide healthcare services for individuals, businesses and the NHS. Led by NHS GP, Founder and Chief Medical Officer Dr Anshu Bhagat, our multidisciplinary clinical team harnesses technology to improve access to high-quality healthcare across the UK.
We deliver a range of services including GP consultations, physiotherapy, mental health support, health assessments, diagnostics, vaccinations and more. Through innovative digital healthcare solutions, we are committed to making healthcare more accessible, convenient and patient-centred.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced and motivated Clinical Prescribing Pharmacists to join our growing remote clinical workforce.
Working as an autonomousIndependent Prescriber , you will assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of primary care presentations through digital consultations. This role is ideally suited to pharmacists with strong primary care experience who are confident managing minor illnesses, prescribing independently and delivering high-quality patient care remotely.
You will work within a well-established clinical governance framework alongside a multidisciplinary team including GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Pharmacists.
This is an excellent opportunity to work flexibly while delivering safe and accessible healthcare to patients across the UK.
Why Join GPDQ ?
At GPDQ , we're committed to delivering outstanding patient care while giving clinicians the flexibility and support they need to thrive.
What We Offer
- Competitive contractor rates
- Fully remote working with no commuting required
- Initial pilot hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
- Opportunity to support service expansion following the pilot phase, with operating hours expected to extend to 7 days per week, 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Opportunity to work autonomously while being supported by experienced Clinical Leads and a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Robust clinical governance framework focused on patient safety and clinician support
- Ongoing learning, peer review and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to innovative digital healthcare technology and modern models of care
- Collaborative and supportive clinical culture
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient access to healthcare across the UK
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Conduct independent patient consultations via video, telephone and asynchronous digital platforms.
- Assess, diagnose and manage a range of acute and minor illness presentations.
- Independently prescribe within your scope of practice in accordance with GPhC standards and clinical governance requirements.
- Review clinical information and provide safe prescribing decisions asynchronously where appropriate.
- Recognise limitations of practice and refer patients appropriately when presentations fall outside your clinical scope.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while maintaining excellent patient experience standards.
Medicines Optimisation and Safety
- Practise in accordance with established clinical governance and prescribing frameworks.
- Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
- Contribute to audit activity, quality improvement initiatives and significant event reviews where required.
- Support safe prescribing practices and antimicrobial stewardship principles.
- Participate in peer review, supervis