Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) | Slough

Background

This is a role for an experienced Independent Prescriber who wants genuine clinical autonomy from day one. The practice has embedded clinical pharmacists in its team for many years and runs a deliberately flat culture, where pharmacist clinical judgement carries real weight. It is in an active growth phase, investing in clinical and non-clinical roles together, and the clinical lead reviews every CV within 24 hours.

Location

The practice is based in Slough, Berkshire, with excellent road and rail links. Windsor is around 15 minutes' drive, Maidenhead around 20 minutes and Reading around 35 minutes, while the M4, M25 and fast rail services into London Paddington are all close by.

The Practice

Large practice serving a diverse population, offering real breadth of clinical and cultural experience

Long-established clinical pharmacist model, with pharmacy leadership from an experienced senior clinical pharmacist

Flat, non-hierarchical culture where no professional group sits above the rest of the team

Large partnership team and large salaried GP team

Part of a wider primary care network, with variety across several Slough sites

CQC rated Good

Your Role

Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a permanent contract

Based at the practice, rotating across network sites

Two posts available, so you will join alongside a second new Clinical Pharmacist

Autonomous prescribing for patients with diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions

Medication reviews for patients with multiple long-term conditions and polypharmacy, including some home visits

Leading on repeat prescribing reauthorisation, post-discharge medication changes and safety alerts

Supporting prescribing indicators, QOF and quality improvement work with visible network-level impact

Growing Pharmacy First referrals to ease pressure on GP appointments

EMIS Web, with CPPE training and MDT meetings built in

Requirements

GPhC-registered pharmacist and qualified Independent Prescriber

Minimum 4 year’s post-registration experience

Minimum 1 year's experience in Primary Care

Diploma or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Strong medication review experience and confidence working autonomously across multiple sites

Salary and Benefits

£58,000–£60,000 per annum

NHS Pension

6 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays

Professional fees covered

Next Steps

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