Women’s Health, Contraception & Prescribing Services

About the Role

BCR is recruiting for an established and growing independent community pharmacy company who manage a group of pharmacies. They want to expand the delivery of clinical services and improving patient access to healthcare.

The client is seeking an enthusiastic, motivatedand forward-thinking Clinical Pharmacist / Independent Prescriber to take a leading role in developing and expanding the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service, alongside delivering a range of prescribing-led clinical services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about clinical practice, women's health and service innovation, and who would like to take greater ownership of service development within a progressive pharmacy organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Contraception Service – Clinical Leadership and Development

• Take a leading role in the delivery, development and expansion of the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service across our pharmacy network.
• Deliver patient-centred contraception consultations, including initiation and ongoing supply of oral contraception, in accordance with service specifications and clinical guidance.
• Support the development of efficient consultation pathways to improve patient access, service capacity and clinical outcomes.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring and training to pharmacists delivering the service.
• Work closely with the Professional Services Team to identify opportunities to increase patient engagement and service uptake.
• Monitor service performance, identify areas for improvement and support the achievement of agreed service objectives.
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols, governance processes and quality assurance.

Independent Prescribing and Clinical Services

• Deliver independent prescribing consultations within the pharmacist's competence and agreed clinical pathways.
• Support the development and delivery of prescribing-led services across the pharmacy group.
• Undertake clinical assessments, develop appropriate treatment plans and prescribe safely in accordance with current guidance.
• Support the expansion of services such as Weight Management, women's health and other emerging community pharmacy prescribing pathways.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and appropriate patient referrals.

Clinical Training and Service Development

• Support the training, mentoring and clinical development of pharmacists across the organisation.
• Contribute to the implementation of new NHS and private clinical services.
• Work with the Superintendent Pharmacist and Professional Services Team to develop innovative approaches to service delivery.
• Help ensure services are delivered consistently, safely and in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A GPhC-registered pharmacist, ideally with an Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Experienced in delivering contraception consultations or has a strong interest in women's health.
• Confident in undertaking clinical assessments and making evidence-based prescribing decisions.
• Passionate about expanding the role of community pharmacy in delivering accessible clinical care.
• Organised, proactive and capable of taking ownership of projects and service development.
• An effective communicator who enjoys supporting and developing other pharmacists.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of the importance of patient engagement, service growth and measurable outcomes.

Experience in NHS Pharmacy Contraception Services, independent prescribing, Weight Management or clinical service leadership would be particularly advantageous.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary reflecting experience and clinical responsibilities.
• The opportunity to take a leading role in developing a growing clinical service.
• A supportive Professional Services Team and access to senior clinical leadership.
• Opportunities to expand prescribing practice and develop additional clinical competencies.
• Involvement in shaping new clinical services across a growing independent pharmacy group.
• Ongoing professional development, training and career progression.
• A role offering greater clinical autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.