Independent Prescribing Pharmacist

Company Description

Slinic is a national weight loss clinic specialising in safe, effective, medically supervised weight loss programmes that deliver sustainable results. Patients receive personalised care from experienced healthcare professionals, using evidence-based treatments such as advanced weight loss injections (including Mounjaro), alongside tailored nutrition and lifestyle guidance. With both in-clinic services and nationwide online consultations, Slinic provides accessible expert support across the UK. The clinic’s approach is grounded in compassion, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to helping each patient achieve their health and well-being goals.

Role Description

This on-site Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role is based at Slinic’s clinic in Brierfield. The pharmacist will provide face‑to‑face consultations for weight management patients, assess medical histories, and independently prescribe appropriate weight loss medications, including injectable therapies, in line with clinical guidelines and clinic protocols. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include monitoring treatment effectiveness and safety, adjusting prescriptions as needed, documenting care accurately, and collaborating with clinicians to optimise patient outcomes. The role also involves offering medication counselling, supporting lifestyle and nutrition plans, contributing to clinical governance and audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards. The pharmacist will play a key role in maintaining high‑quality, patient‑centred care within a fast‑growing, specialist weight loss service.

Qualifications

• Independent prescriber qualification and current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Proven experience in clinical pharmacy, ideally in weight management, endocrinology, or primary care.
• Strong skills in patient assessment, clinical decision‑making, and evidence‑based prescribing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for delivering clear, compassionate patient counselling.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service development.
• High standards of accuracy in documentation, record‑keeping, and medicines management.
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous professional development.
• Comfort with using digital clinical systems, electronic records, and online consultation tools.
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic clinical environment and adapt to evolving protocols and guidelines.

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