At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the development of pharmacy services and provide expert advice and support.
- Company: Join the National Pharmacy Association, supporting independent community pharmacies across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and pension.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient safety and clinical governance while leading innovative pharmacy practices.
- Qualifications: Independent Prescriber qualification and experience in clinical governance and multidisciplinary settings.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 52000 £ per year.
Do you have an Independent Prescriber qualification? Do you have active/current practice as an independent prescriber, and to be maintained in‑post? Then we have the perfect role for you!
The role involves working with the Senior IP Pharmacist to support NPA services users delivering pharmacy services that include prescribing and their pharmacist independent prescribers. This includes:
- Provision of expert advice, support, training, events, resources, clinical governance, and clinical supervision support.
- Leading the development of high‑quality content and resources for members to support them with clinical advice and support, risk management, governance, patient safety, and assurance in relation to prescribing services.
- Contributing to the wider PAS service and NPA’s patient safety work, supporting Member enquiries and internal workstreams.
Key facts:
- Hybrid‑working pattern: Home working blended with at least 1 day per week working at the NPA’S Head Office, just outside of London.
- Availability: As soon as possible.
Your key attributes:
- Excellent and up‑to‑date knowledge and understanding of independent prescribing practice, clinical governance experience, relevant legislation and regulation including patient safety in this context, NHS processes and services relating to independent prescribing, maintained through regular CPD.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary or integrated care settings/as a DPP/providing clinical supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, teamworking, demonstrable leadership skills, ability to self‑manage workload and timely delivery of work and projects.
- Demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive behaviours in practice.
- Using digital tools for communication or content creation.
- Experience in mentoring, team coordination, or project work.
- Participation in audit, research, or quality improvement.
The organisation:
The National Pharmacy Association is the representative body for the independent community pharmacy sector across the four nations of the UK and the provider of support, services, and activities to community pharmacies and their teams.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community. Furthermore, qualifications and/or experience identified are indicative. We will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and/or experience for the role advertised.
Lead Independent Prescribing Pharmacist in St Albans employer: National Pharmacy Association
The National Pharmacy Association is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility and a commitment to professional training, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful patient safety initiatives. Located just outside of London, the NPA provides a dynamic environment where independent prescribers can lead impactful projects and collaborate with a diverse team dedicated to enhancing community pharmacy services.
Contact Details:
National Pharmacy Association Recruitment Team
