Job summary
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist (IP) Permanent Full-Time
Colney Hatch Lane Surgery, Muswell Hill, North London
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

Are you a compassionate, motivated and patient-centred Independent Prescribing Pharmacist looking to join a genuinely supportive and forward-thinking GP practice?

Due to the departure of a highly valued member of our team, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Independent Prescribing Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and becoming a valued member of our close-knit practice family.

Main duties of the job
The Role
This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to work independently whilst also being fully supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Independent management of patients with minor illness.
• Hypertension diagnosis and management.
• Long-term condition reviews including asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease.
• Structured medication reviews.
• Managing acute and repeat prescription queries.
• Medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge.
• Processing clinical correspondence and medication changes using EMIS and Anima.
• Responding to medication queries from both patients and members of the practice team.
• Working closely with GPs and other clinicians to optimise prescribing and patient safety.
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

About us
About Us
Colney Hatch Lane Surgery is a well-established, friendly GP practice serving approximately 5,500 patients in Muswell Hill, North London.

We pride ourselves on having a positive, collaborative culture where every member of the team is respected and supported. We work closely together across GPs, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, administrators and management to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

Our practice embraces innovation and makes extensive use of technology to improve efficiency, including platforms such as Anima and EMIS, enabling clinicians to focus on what matters mostour patients.

Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28 to £40 an hour
depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A3293-26-0003
Job locations
Colney Hatch Lane Surgery
192 Colney Hatch Lane
London
N10 1ET
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified Independent Prescribing Pharmacist (IP).
• Is confident assessing and managing patients independently.
• Has experience working within general practice (desirable).
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is compassionate, approachable and patient-focused.
• Is organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
• Enjoys learning and embraces new technology.
• Wants to contribute positively to a friendly and supportive practice culture.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position.
• A genuinely welcoming and supportive team.
• Excellent GP supervision and mentorship.
• Regular opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Modern digital workflows and innovative technology.
• A stable, well-organised practice with excellent administrative support.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the health of a wonderful patient population.

If you are looking for a practice where you will be valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally whilst delivering excellent patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Applicant must be a qualified Independent Prescribing Pharmacist (IP)

Desirable

• Previous GP EMIS experience
• Interest in teaching

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
Colney Hatch Lane Surgery
Address
Colney Hatch Lane Surgery
192 Colney Hatch Lane
London
N10 1ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.colneyhatchsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Anastasia Remos
a.remos@nhs.net
02088835555

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.