Pharmacist Independent Prescriber

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Islington GP Federation Pharmacist Independent Prescriber The closing date is 28 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are seeking a pharmacist with previous experience of working in primary care to develop and manage Medicines Optimisation services within general practice. The post holder will work as part of a multi- disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. They will take responsibility for areas of chronic disease management within practices and undertake clinical medication reviews to proactively manage patients with complex polypharmacy. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescriptions and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescribing system, medicines reconciliation, and support systems for safer prescribing. They will be expected to provide expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patients. The post holder will provide clinical leadership on Medicines Optimisation and manage some aspects of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services. They will ensure that practices integrate with community and hospital pharmacy to facilitate effective communication across different healthcare settings. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. About us Islington GP Federation (IGPF) is a growing organisation representing 31 practices; we have established ourselves as a leader in new ways of working, including running Islingtons extended access primary care services (I: HUB) as well as supporting the Islington Primary Care Networks (PCNs).Our current range of services include the Extended Access Service, I: HUB, Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Integrated Community Gynaecology, practice-based pharmacists, and a range of practice support mechanisms. IGPF works very closely with a range of partners including the regional commissioning group, NHS England, Healthy London Partnership, Public Health, local hospitals such as UCLH, Whittington Health and the London Borough of Islington. IGPF is the host organisation for the Primary Care Network (PCN) workforce and the Islington Training Hub and has been working for over two years to create training and development programmes that meet the needs of staff working in primary and community care settings.IGPF runs four Islington GP practices. City Road Medical Centre is a GMS practice; two are APMS contracts and one caretaking contract. Details Date posted 14 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £61,503.69 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0031-26-0042 Job locations Unit 16-18 The Studios, Hornsey Street Holloway London N7 8EG United Kingdom Hanley Primary Care Centre 51 Hanley Road LONDON N4 3DU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Structured Medication reviews Frail elderly patient with problematic Polypharmacy, renal and/ or hepatic impairment Patients on high-risk medicines STOPP/START identified patients Revolving door Hospital admission LTC: Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD contraception Learning Disability reviews Rheumatoid arthritis reviews Musculoskeletal pain management, e.g. osteoarthritis Ongoing care of define