IP Pharmacist
2 Days Old
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
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Retail Pharmacies,Public Health