Independent Prescriber

Lyphe Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Contract basis: Full-time & Part-time considered (24 hours+)

Working hours: Shifts between 7am – 5pm, Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to £55,000 pa

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Hybrid working after successful training period – 3 days on site, 2 days from home per week for full-time

At Lyphe, our mission is to bring medical cannabis to those with unmet medical needs and the role of a Prescriber is central to achieving this mission. We’re looking for driven individuals who are motivated, eager to learn, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and highly regulated environment. We value team members who can ‘hit the ground running’ and embody our core values:

• Listen: Prioritise needs and feedback to create a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Yield Growth: Embrace innovation to improve care and reduce stigma.
• Provide with Excellence: Deliver compassionate, high‑standard service.
• Help with Integrity: Offer transparent support for responsible cannabis use.
• Engage with Impact: Build trust and collaboration through open communication.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The job holder will do all things within their skill and ability; specific examples are (but not limited to):

Clinical Care & Prescribing

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including full medical history, current medications, comorbidities, allergies, and presenting symptoms.
• Carry out patient triage, clinical follow‑ups, medication reviews via telephone or video, as required.
• Determine patient eligibility for treatment with medical cannabis under current UK regulations, clinical guidelines, and clinic protocol.
• Prescribe unlicensed cannabis‑based products for medicinal use (CBPMs) within the framework of MHRA, GMC, NMC, GPhC, and CQC standards, and clinic SOPs.
• Provide patient education on treatment plans, including dosage, method of administration, expected effects, side effects, and contraindications.
• Adjust treatment plans and dosing regimens in response to patient feedback, treatment efficacy, and side effects.
• Accurately document all clinical consultations, decisions, prescriptions, and communications within the electronic patient record (EPR) system.
• Seek second opinions or escalatie complex clinical cases in line with clinic pathways and in collaboration with the Lead Independent Prescriber.

Governance, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all prescribing activity aligns with legal and regulatory requirements for unlicensed medications, including documentation and consent.
• Adhere to internal clinical protocols and established SOPs; contribute constructive feedback for improvement when appropriate, under the guidance of the Medical Executive and Head of Governance.
• Participate in clinical governance processes including incident reporting, safeguarding reviews, and patient safety audits.
• Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives under the direction of the clinical governance team.
• Develop and implement SOP’s in line with company policies and standards.
• Manage shared care patients in accordance with internal protocols and liaise with external providers to support continuity of care.
• Respond appropriately to adverse events or patient concerns, escalating as required in line with governance procedures.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Operational Support

• Collaborate with GPs, consultants, pharmacists, nurses and other clinical colleagues to ensure continuity and safety of care.
• Liaise with the clinic coordination team to resolve clinical queries related to patient eligibility, prescriptions, product availability, or treatment protocols.
• Write, review, and manage CD prescriptions; communicate with pharmacies to support timely medication supply.
• Participate in clinical discussions and team meetings, escalating complex or borderline cases where needed.

Continuous Professional Development & Clinical Practice

• Participate in peer review sessions, internal case reviews and clinical team meetings.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of cannabinoid‑based medicines, prescribing regulations, and clinical best practice.
• Complete all required mandatory training and participate in CPD activities relevant to the role.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the post holder is required to perform any other reasonable duties from time to time.

Personal Specification

Qualifications / Training

• Registered healthcare professional in the UK (e.g., Nurse, Pharmacist) with Independent Prescriber Qualification
• Full registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., NMC, GPHC, GMC)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a registered health professional
• Experience working in a private clinic or telemedicine setting
• Mental health training
• Substance misuse training

Experience / Skills

• Experience prescribing for chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, PTSD, or neurological disorders
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Commitment to safe, evidence‑based prescribing practices
• Training or certification in cannabis medicine (e.g., CPD courses)
• Prior experience with medical cannabis or interest in cannabinoid therapeutics
• Experience working in a private clinic or telemedicine setting

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On‑site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Commute / Relocation

• Farnborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience Requirements

• Prescribing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification

• United Kingdom (required)

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

For more information on the Company visit www.lyphe.com