Clinical Pharmacist for GP Practice & PCN - Remote

Clinical Pharmacist for GP Practice & PCN - Remote

Virtual Pharmacist Ltd is seeking experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join our national contractor network supporting GP practices and PCNs remotely. This is a flexible, self-employed role ideal for pharmacists with proven GP practice experience, offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality clinical services from home. You will undertake structured medication reviews, acute and chronic disease support, discharge reviews and wider medicines optimisation tasks as part of established multidisciplinary teams. With competitive hourly rates, full onboarding support and access to a network of over 120 clinical pharmacists, this role offers autonomy, clinical variety and excellent professional development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The contractor will provide a range of pharmacy-led clinical services to GP practices, which may include: conducting Structured Medication Reviews, reviewing acute prescription requests, processing hospital discharge and outpatient letters, supporting long term condition management, triaging and managing patient queries, delivering medicines optimisation interventions, and contributing to QOF, IIF and local incentive targets. You will work remotely using NHS compliant systems provided by Virtual Pharmacist, collaborating with GPs, nurses and wider MDT members to improve patient outcomes, reduce clinical workload pressures and ensure safe, effective prescribing within primary care.

About us

Virtual Pharmacist Ltd is a specialist provider of pharmacy led clinical services, supporting GP practices, PCNs and ICBs across the UK. With more than 20 years of combined experience in primary care and pharmacy leadership, we work in partnership with practices to deliver high quality, remote clinical support that enhances patient care and reduces operational pressures. Our contractor network includes over 120 skilled clinical pharmacists, supported by Senior Clinical Pharmacist oversight, robust governance processes and a dedicated clinical operations team. We focus on safety, efficiency and sustainable workforce support, enabling practices to access flexible, scalable clinical expertise tailored to their needs.

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist will work with GP practices and Primary Care Networks to provide pharmacy led clinical services that support safe, effective and efficient patient care. This role is fully remote and requires strong experience within general practice. Sessions and working patterns will be arranged in advance based on practice needs and contractor availability.

The post holder will use their clinical knowledge, professional judgement and experience in primary care to undertake a range of duties, which may include:

• Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for patients with complex polypharmacy or long term conditions.
• Review and process acute prescription requests, ensuring safe and evidence based prescribing.
• Action and manage hospital discharge summaries, outpatient letters and other clinical correspondence.
• Provide medicines optimisation support, including deprescribing, monitoring, and safety interventions.
• Support chronic disease reviews as part of the multidisciplinary team (e.g., hypertension, asthma, diabetes, heart failure).
• Manage patient queries relating to medicines, minor ailments and condition self management.
• Provide prescribing advice and guidance to practice teams within your clinical competence.
• Work towards QOF, IIF and local incentive framework targets as required by the practice.
• Document all clinical work to a high standard within practice protocols and NHS information governance requirements.

Operational & Professional Responsibilities

• Work autonomously and safely while adhering to practice policies, NICE guidance and local prescribing pathways.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, practice managers and wider MDT members to support efficient clinical workflows.
• Use EMIS Web or SystmOne (depending on the practice) to manage tasks, conduct reviews and document outcomes.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and seek senior clinical support when needed.
• Maintain professional registration, CPD and clinical competence in line with GPhC requirements.
• Follow all Virtual Pharmacist clinical governance and safeguarding policies.
• Participate in peer support, professional development sessions and reflective practice when required.

Equipment & Support

• A secure NHS compliant clinical laptop, smartcard access support (where applicable) and all required software will be provided.
• Contractors have access to Senior Clinical Pharmacist advice for clinical queries.
• Virtual Pharmacist provides operational guidance, workflows, and access to clinical resources.

Contract & Working Pattern

• Self employed contractor role.
• Engagements typically last 12 months with the option to extend by mutual agreement.
• Remote working from anywhere in the UK.
• Flexible sessions available Monday to Friday.
• Part time contractors must provide a minimum of 18 hours per week.

Key Requirements

• Previous GP practice experience (required).
• GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience.
• Independent Prescriber qualification preferred.
• Confident clinical decision maker with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience

• Previous GP Practice experience (required)

Qualifications

• GPhC registered Pharmacist
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience
• Strong clinical knowledge with ability to work autonomously
• Competent in using GP clinical systems (EMIS Web or SystmOne)
• Able to deliver Structured Medication Reviews and medicines optimisation tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident managing clinical workload remotely
• Good IT skills and ability to work effectively from home
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and maintaining clinical competence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Part time, Flexible working, Home or remote working