Independent Prescribing Pharmacist - Boots Online Doctor

Hours: 40 hours a week & every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

Shifts: 8 hours a day (8:30am-5:30pm or 09:00-18:00) with a 1 hour break

Recruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-Lyas

About the role:

Are you an experienced Independent Prescribing Pharmacist/Nurse looking for a flexible role with the opportunity to make a real difference? We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our Boots Online Doctor team on a weekend-only basis.

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

Key Responsibilities:

- Undertake online consultations and prescribe when appropriate

- Follow our strict guidelines for prescribing

- Use our secure IT platform for all patient interactions

- Undertake video or telephone consultations when needed

- Attend our training events and take part in clinical meetings

- Maintain your own skills and CPD

What you'll 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

- Experience in Primary care, Dermatology, Weight Loss

- 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!

It would be great if you also have:

- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Practice

- Previous remote/online consulting experience

Rewards designed for you:

- Pension membership (PRSA)

- Partial paid maternity leave

- Discretionary annual bonus

- Generous employee discounts

- Flexible benefits scheme

There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards

*Exclusions may apply (eligible roles only) Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

A bit about us:

At Boots, we're 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 we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What's 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, you'll 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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