About the Role
Virtual Pharmacist is recruiting a remote Independent Prescriber (IP) clinical pharmacist to support GP practices and primary care networks (PCNs) across England. This locum position is available under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS), giving PCNs access to fully funded, experienced clinical pharmacist resource with no recruitment overhead.
As an Independent Prescriber, you will manage your own caseload autonomously – conducting structured medication reviews, prescribing within your scope of practice, and driving medicines optimisation across your allocated PCN practices.
The role is entirely home-based. You will work directly within GP practice clinical systems (EMIS Web or SystmOne).
Key Details
- Salary: £28 – £30 per hour (self-employed contractor)
- Contract type: Locum – 12 months
- Hours: Part-time, minimum 18 hours per week (flexible)
- Working pattern: Home / remote working
- Reference: R0053-26-0001
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) and prescribe within IP scope
- Manage acute prescription request reviews and prescribe independently
- Support discharge medication reconciliation
- Manage long-term conditions (LTC) clinics: diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD
- Contribute to QOF and IIF targets
- Deliver medicines optimisation and high-risk drug monitoring
- Work collaboratively with GP partners, clinical directors, and the wider PCN multidisciplinary team
Requirements
- GPhC-registered pharmacist in good standing
- Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification – essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in a clinical setting
- Demonstrable GP practice or primary care experience
- Proficiency with EMIS Web or SystmOne
- Strong clinical knowledge of ARRS-funded pharmacist responsibilities
Why Virtual Pharmacist?
Virtual Pharmacist is an NHS-trusted provider of remote clinical pharmacist services to GP practices and PCNs across England. Our pharmacists benefit from:
- Clinical supervision and governance support
- Peer network of experienced remote clinical pharmacists
- Flexible working patterns to suit experienced clinicians
- Full indemnity and compliance support
How to Apply
Send your CV and a brief cover note to [email protected]. Please confirm your IP status in your covering note. We aim to respond to all applications within 3 working days.
