Independent Prescribing Pharmacist or Nurse BCSP

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours a week & every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday)
Location: Nottingham
Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas


About the role:

Are you an experienced Independent Prescribing Pharmacist/Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real difference We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our Boots Online Doctor team.

This is your chance to provide expert care and advice helping patients access the healthcare they need from the comfort of their homes. We offer a supportive environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. If youre passionate about patient care and want to be part of an innovative forward-thinking healthcare service wed love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake online consultations and prescribe when appropriate
Clinically review and authorise private prescriptions including controlled drug prescriptions where legally clinically appropriate.
Follow our strict guidelines for prescribing
Use our secure IT platform for all patient interactions
Act as the Responsible Pharmacist for a dispensary during designated operating periods meeting all statutory obligations under pharmacy legislation
Monitor controlled drug prescribing and dispensing activity identifying trends risks or governance concerns and implementing mitigating actions where required.
Ensure medicines supplied through home delivery channels are dispensed packaged and distributed safely securely and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Undertake video or telephone consultations when needed
Attend our training events and take part in clinical meetings
Maintain your own skills and CPD

What youll need to have:

Registration with GPhC or NMC
Independent Prescribing Qualification
You will be aware of your own limitations and of relevant national guideline
You will have experience of consulting with patients and making independent decisions
You will be able to make decisions promptly and know when to ask for help
You will have a can-do attitude and be committed to always improving our services
You will be a flexible team player who can thrive in our start-up mentality. We have a lot to learn and iterations are frequent!
Strong understanding of the legal ethical professional standards in regards to controlled drugs.
Knowledge of Responsible Pharmacist regulations and dispensary governance requirements.

It would be great if you also have:

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Practice
Previous remote/online consulting experience
Previous experience of prescribing controlled drugs

Rewards designed for you:

Pension membership
Partial paid maternity leave
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous employee discounts
Flexible benefits scheme

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A bit about us:

At Boots were proud to be an equal opportunity employer creating a place where everyone feels welcome supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included they thrive so were committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

Whats next:

If your application is successful our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange any next steps and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion youll be notified by email.

Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
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