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North West Surrey Integrated Care Services Remote Prescribing Pharmacist
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Make a difference to medicines safety across North West Surrey
North West Surrey Integrated Care Services (NICS) is looking for an experienced Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to join our team in a predominantly remote, non-patient-facing role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with a strong interest in medicines management, clinical governance, prescribing safety and quality improvement to work across an innovative primary care organisation.
NICS is the GP Federation for North West Surrey, bringing together 37 GP practices supporting approximately 396,000 patients. We deliver sustainable, local and patient-focused healthcare at scale, helping general practice remain at the heart of our communities.
Our vision is to support practices and patients through innovative, responsive and high-quality GP-led primary care services, improving access and healthcare outcomes across North West Surrey
Main duties of the job
The Remote Pharmacist will work as part of NICS multidisciplinary team, supporting the safe, effective and high-quality use of medicines across our services. Working predominantly remotely, with some on-site working as required, you will support our team of independent prescribers and provide expert medicines management advice.
Key duties include reviewing prescribing data; supporting clinical audit and quality improvement; providing medicines-related guidance to clinical teams; reviewing and developing medicines management and prescribing policies; and supporting the development and sign-off of PGDs and PSDs.
You will support the implementation of NICE guidance, local formularies, MHRA/CAS safety alerts and other national and local medicines guidance. You will work collaboratively with ICB pharmacists and NICS clinical leaders to improve prescribing quality, medicines safety and compliance with CQC standards for safe and effective care
About us
Overview of your organisation
North West Surrey Integrated Care services (NICS) is a GP federation in North West Surrey consisting of 37 practices who work together to improve access to primary care patients in the local area.
Our Mission
is to support our practices and patients by being a leading provider of innovative, responsive and high-quality GP led primary care services in North West Surrey, delivering equitable access to primary care services and improving the healthcare of our population.
Our Vision
is to support our practices and their patients by providing high quality, responsive and compassionate health care services. We do this by working collaboratively with our practices and other health providers across Surrey.
Our Values
- Commitment to quality of care
- Working together for our patients
- Everyone counts
- Improving Lives
We offer a number of benefits as an organisation to enhance staff experience and well-being:
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee discount via the NHS Blue Light card
- Health & wellbeing programme
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
365 days
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
M0050-26-00010
Job locations
The Hythe Medical Centre
Rochester Road
Staines-upon-thames
Middlesex
TW18 3HN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
North West Surrey Integrated Care Services (NICS) is looking for an experienced Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to join our multidisciplinary team.
This is a predominantly remote, non-patient-facing role, with some on-site working as required. The post holder will provide specialist pharmacy expertise across NICS services, helping to ensure the safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines and supporting improvements in prescribing quality and patient safety.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, independent prescribers, ICB pharmacists and the wider NICS team to resolve medicines-related issues and support the delivery of high-quality care to patients across North West Surrey.
Key responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Support the Lead Nurse and team of independent prescribers to improve the safety and quality of prescribed medicines.
- Take a proactive role in clinical audit and quality improvement, helping to implement recommendations and identify opportunities to improve prescribing and medicines safety.
- Review prescribing data and liaise with ICB pharmacists as appropriate.
- Provide medicines-related advice, updates and bulletins to the wider team.
- Participate in the development and review of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing, helping to ensure NICS prescribing is in accordance with relevant local guidelines and formularies.
- Support the drafting, review and sign-off of NICS Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).
- Support the paramedic home visiting service in relation to emergency medicines and PGDs.
- Support the implementation of local and national clinical guidance, medicines safety alerts and formulary recommendations.
- Implement appropriate changes to medicines and prescribing arising from MHRA/CAS alerts, product withdrawals and other local or national guidance.
- Assess compliance with NICE guidance and advise colleagues on the implementation of new guidance.
- Maintain their own clinical and professional competence and take responsibility for continuous professional development.
- Work closely with the Director of Clinical Governance, Patient Safety and Professional Practice to support compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care.
Clinical governance, quality and safety
The post holder will contribute to NICS' commitment to high-quality, safe and effective care. They will apply relevant NICS policies, standards and guidance within their work and participate in audit and service improvement activity where appropriate.
The role requires a strong understanding of clinical governance and medicines management, together with the ability to analyse complex issues, identify potential solutions and support improvements to patient services.
The post holder will maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality and information governance. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare professionals or NICS must be handled securely and confidentially and in accordance with NICS policies, procedures and relevant data protection requirements.
Communication and collaborative working
Effective communication and collaborative working are central to this role. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency primary care team and will build effective working relationships with colleagues across NICS and partner organisations.
They will communicate effectively with team members and other healthcare professionals and recognise where alternative methods of communication may be required. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong influencing skills, professional credibility and the ability to work constructively with colleagues at all levels.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescriber status.
- A satisfactory record of continuous professional development.
- At least two years' experience working as a pharmacist within community or primary care.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and medicines management.
- Working knowledge of computers and the EMIS clinical system.
- Good organisational and team leadership skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the organisation.
- Strong influencing skills and professional credibility.
- The ability to analyse complex issues and identify potential solutions.
- A clear commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused services and improving patient care.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working and a willingness to explore alternative ways of working.
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours when required.
Desirable experience and qualifications
It would be advantageous if you have a postgraduate specialist qualification, medicines management qualification, additional relevant clinical qualifications, or experience of working with Primary Care Networks to develop services.
Experience of working with external agencies in a leadership capacity, an understanding of wider NHS issues and drivers, and strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills would also be beneficial.
Professional development, equality and inclusion
The post holder will be expected to maintain their professional competence and participate in training and development provided by NICS. This includes participation in annual performance review and taking responsibility for their own learning, development and performance.
NICS is committed to equality, diversity and respecting the rights, privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a welcoming and non-judgemental manner and demonstrate respect for individual circumstances, priorities and rights.
This role would suit an experienced pharmacist who enjoys working collaboratively, has a strong interest in medicines safety, prescribing quality and clinical governance, and wants to contribute to improving primary care services across North West Surrey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North West Surrey Integrated Care Services (NICS) is looking for an experienced Pharmacist Independent Prescriber to join our multidisciplinary team.
This is a predominantly remote, non-patient-facing role, with some on-site working as required. The post holder will provide specialist pharmacy expertise across NICS services, helping to ensure the safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines and supporting improvements in prescribing quality and patient safety.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clinical colleagues, independent prescribers, ICB pharmacists and the wider NICS team to resolve medicines-related issues and support the delivery of high-quality care to patients across North West Surrey.
Key responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Support the Lead Nurse and team of independent prescribers to improve the safety and quality of prescribed medicines.
- Take a proactive role in clinical audit and quality improvement, helping to implement recommendations and identify opportunities to improve prescribing and medicines safety.
- Review prescribing data and liaise with ICB pharmacists as appropriate.
- Provide medicines-related advice, updates and bulletins to the wider team.
- Participate in the development and review of policies relating to medicines management and prescribing, helping to ensure NICS prescribing is in accordance with relevant local guidelines and formularies.
- Support the drafting, review and sign-off of NICS Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs).
- Support the paramedic home visiting service in relation to emergency medicines and PGDs.
- Support the implementation of local and national clinical guidance, medicines safety alerts and formulary recommendations.
- Implement appropriate changes to medicines and prescribing arising from MHRA/CAS alerts, product withdrawals and other local or national guidance.
- Assess compliance with NICE guidance and advise colleagues on the implementation of new guidance.
- Maintain their own clinical and professional competence and take responsibility for continuous professional development.
- Work closely with the Director of Clinical Governance, Patient Safety and Professional Practice to support compliance with Care Quality Commission standards for safe and effective care.
Clinical governance, quality and safety
The post holder will contribute to NICS' commitment to high-quality, safe and effective care. They will apply relevant NICS policies, standards and guidance within their work and participate in audit and service improvement activity where appropriate.
The role requires a strong understanding of clinical governance and medicines management, together with the ability to analyse complex issues, identify potential solutions and support improvements to patient services.
The post holder will maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality and information governance. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare professionals or NICS must be handled securely and confidentially and in accordance with NICS policies, procedures and relevant data protection requirements.
Communication and collaborative working
Effective communication and collaborative working are central to this role. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency primary care team and will build effective working relationships with colleagues across NICS and partner organisations.
They will communicate effectively with team members and other healthcare professionals and recognise where alternative methods of communication may be required. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate strong influencing skills, professional credibility and the ability to work constructively with colleagues at all levels.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Independent Prescriber status.
- A satisfactory record of continuous professional development.
- At least two years' experience working as a pharmacist within community or primary care.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and medicines management.
- Working knowledge of computers and the EMIS clinical system.
- Good organisational and team leadership skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the organisation.
- Strong influencing skills and professional credibility.
- The ability to analyse complex issues and identify potential solutions.
- A clear commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused services and improving patient care.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working and a willingness to explore alternative ways of working.
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours when required.
Desirable experience and qualifications
It would be advantageous if you have a postgraduate specialist qualification, medicines management qualification, additional relevant clinical qualifications, or experience of working with Primary Care Networks to develop services.
Experience of working with external agencies in a leadership capacity, an understanding of wider NHS issues and drivers, and strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills would also be beneficial.
Professional development, equality and inclusion
The post holder will be expected to maintain their professional competence and participate in training and development provided by NICS. This includes participation in annual performance review and taking responsibility for their own learning, development and performance.
NICS is committed to equality, diversity and respecting the rights, privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a welcoming and non-judgemental manner and demonstrate respect for individual circumstances, priorities and rights.
This role would suit an experienced pharmacist who enjoys working collaboratively, has a strong interest in medicines safety, prescribing quality and clinical governance, and wants to contribute to improving primary care services across North West Surrey.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Independent Prescriber qualification/status.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Satisfactory record of continuous professional development.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and medicines management.
- Evidence of involvement in improving health inequalities.
- Good working knowledge of IT systems, including the EMIS clinical system.
- At least two years experience working as a pharmacist within community or primary care.
- Professional credibility and the ability to work effectively with medical colleagues.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good team leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with colleagues both within and outside the organisation.
- Strong influencing skills and personal credibility.
- Ability to analyse complex issues and identify potential solutions.
- Clear commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused services.
- Focused on delivering objectives and improvements to patient services.
- Ability to take a corporate approach to key issues.
- Commitment to working to meet the needs of NICS.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency primary care team.
- Openness to exploring alternative working practices.
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours when required.
Desirable
- Postgraduate specialist qualification.
- Medicines Management qualification.
- MUR and repeat dispensing certification.
- Additional clinical qualifications relevant to the needs of the local population.
- Good strategic awareness of wider NHS issues and the implications of NHS drivers.
- Evidence of working with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to develop services and engage others in service delivery.
- Evidence of working with external agencies in a leadership capacity.
- Understanding of other functional perspectives, for example Finance and HR.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
Experience
Essential
- At least two years experience working as a pharmacist within community or primary care.
- Professional credibility and the ability to work effectively with medical colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of working with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to develop services and engage others in service delivery.
- Evidence of working with external agencies in a leadership capacity.
- Understanding of other functional perspectives, for example Finance and HR.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.
- Independent Prescriber qualification/status.
- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Satisfactory record of continuous professional development.
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and medicines management.
- Evidence of involvement in improving health inequalities.
- Good working knowledge of IT systems, including the EMIS clinical system.
- At least two years experience working as a pharmacist within community or primary care.
- Professional credibility and the ability to work effectively with medical colleagues.
- Good organisational skills.
- Good team leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels and with colleagues both within and outside the organisation.
- Strong influencing skills and personal credibility.
- Ability to analyse complex issues and identify potential solutions.
- Clear commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused services.
- Focused on delivering objectives and improvements to patient services.
- Ability to take a corporate approach to key issues.
- Commitment to working to meet the needs of NICS.
- High levels of integrity and professionalism.
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency primary care team.
- Openness to exploring alternative working practices.
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours when required.
Desirable
- Postgraduate specialist qualification.
- Medicines Management qualification.
- MUR and repeat dispensing certification.
- Additional clinical qualifications relevant to the needs of the local population.
- Good strategic awareness of wider NHS issues and the implications of NHS drivers.
- Evidence of working with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to develop services and engage others in service delivery.
- Evidence of working with external agencies in a leadership capacity.
- Understanding of other functional perspectives, for example Finance and HR.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
Experience
Essential
- At least two years experience working as a pharmacist within community or primary care.
- Professional credibility and the ability to work effectively with medical colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of working with Primary Care Networks (PCNs) to develop services and engage others in service delivery.
- Evidence of working with external agencies in a leadership capacity.
- Understanding of other functional perspectives, for example Finance and HR.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North West Surrey Integrated Care Services
Address
The Hythe Medical Centre
Rochester Road
Staines-upon-thames
Middlesex
TW18 3HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nicsfed.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North West Surrey Integrated Care Services
Address
The Hythe Medical Centre
Rochester Road
Staines-upon-thames
Middlesex
TW18 3HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nicsfed.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Director of Nursing and Patient Safety
Victoria White
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£36 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
365 days
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
M0050-26-00010
Job locations
The Hythe Medical Centre
Rochester Road
Staines-upon-thames
Middlesex
TW18 3HN
United Kingdom
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