Weight Loss Pharmacist Prescribers required – REMOTE – Long term

<p data-start="0" data-end="337">Hunter Gatherer AHP are currently recruiting <strong data-start="45" data-end="87">x3 Independent Prescribing Pharmacists</strong> with <strong data-start="93" data-end="138">proven weight loss prescribing experience</strong> to join a rapidly growing <strong data-start="165" data-end="196">digital healthcare provider</strong>. This is a <strong data-start="208" data-end="224">fully remote</strong>, long-term opportunity for experienced IPs to support the expansion of an established weight management service.</p> <p data-start="339" data-end="439">⚠️ <strong data-start="342" data-end="358">Please note:</strong> <strong data-start="359" data-end="424">Weight loss prescribing experience is an absolute requirement</strong> for this role.</p> <hr data-start="441" data-end="444" /> <h3 data-start="446" data-end="462">Role Details</h3> <p data-start="464" data-end="691"><strong data-start="464" data-end="473">Role:</strong> Independent Prescriber – Weight Loss Services<br data-start="519" data-end="522" /><strong data-start="522" data-end="537">Start Date:</strong> End of February 2026<br data-start="553" data-end="556" /><strong data-start="556" data-end="569">Contract:</strong> Long-term / open-ended<br data-start="592" data-end="595" /><strong data-start="595" data-end="608">Location:</strong> Fully remote (laptop provided and posted to you)<br data-start="657" data-end="660" /><strong data-start="660" data-end="670">Hours:</strong> Full-time required</p> <ul data-start="692" data-end="821"> <li data-start="692" data-end="720"> <p data-start="694" data-end="720">Flexible working pattern</p> </li> <li data-start="721" data-end="756"> <p data-start="723" data-end="756">Typically <strong data-start="733" data-end="754">7–8 hours per day</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="757" data-end="821"> <p data-start="759" data-end="821">Shifts usually between <strong data-start="782" data-end="799">1:00pm–9:00pm</strong> or <strong data-start="803" data-end="821">2:00pm–10:00pm</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="823" data-end="893"><strong data-start="823" data-end="831">Pay:</strong> £28–£34 per hour DOE<br data-start="852" data-end="855" /><strong data-start="855" data-end="867">Payment:</strong> Ltd Company or Umbrella</p> <hr data-start="895" data-end="898" /> <h3 data-start="900" data-end="936">Role Overview & Responsibilities</h3> <p data-start="938" data-end="1049">You will be responsible for delivering safe, ethical, and evidence-based weight management services, including:</p> <ul data-start="1051" data-end="1480"> <li data-start="1051" data-end="1128"> <p data-start="1053" data-end="1128"><strong data-start="1053" data-end="1092">Prescribing weight loss medications</strong> in line with UK clinical guidance</p> </li> <li data-start="1129" data-end="1176"> <p data-start="1131" data-end="1176">Conducting <strong data-start="1142" data-end="1174">remote patient consultations</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1177" data-end="1263"> <p data-start="1179" data-end="1263">Assessing clinical suitability, safety, and contraindications prior to prescribing</p> </li> <li data-start="1264" data-end="1340"> <p data-start="1266" data-end="1340">Reviewing medical history, BMI, comorbidities, and treatment eligibility</p> </li> <li data-start="1341" data-end="1407"> <p data-start="1343" data-end="1407">Ensuring patients are <strong data-start="1365" data-end="1383">clinically fit</strong> to receive medication</p> </li> <li data-start="1408" data-end="1480"> <p data-start="1410" data-end="1480">Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and governance standards</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1482" data-end="1485" /> <h3 data-start="1487" data-end="1513">Candidate Requirements</h3> <ul data-start="1515" data-end="1872"> <li data-start="1515" data-end="1549"> <p data-start="1517" data-end="1549"><strong data-start="1517" data-end="1547">GPhC-registered Pharmacist</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1550" data-end="1595"> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1595"><strong data-start="1552" data-end="1593">Qualified Independent Prescriber (IP)</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1596" data-end="1672"> <p data-start="1598" data-end="1672"><strong data-start="1598" data-end="1612">Essential:</strong> Proven experience prescribing <strong data-start="1643" data-end="1670">weight loss medications</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1673" data-end="1718"> <p data-start="1675" data-end="1718">Confident conducting remote consultations</p> </li> <li data-start="1719" data-end="1800"> <p data-start="1721" data-end="1800">Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and safeguarding</p> </li> <li data-start="1801" data-end="1872"> <p data-start="1803" data-end="1872">Comfortable working independently within a digital healthcare model</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1874" data-end="1877" /> <h3 data-start="1879" data-end="1893">Why Apply?</h3> <ul data-start="1895" data-end="2107"> <li data-start="1895" data-end="1944"> <p data-start="1897" data-end="1944">Fully <strong data-start="1903" data-end="1918">remote role</strong> with equipment provided</p> </li> <li data-start="1945" data-end="2007"> <p data-start="1947" data-end="2007">Long-term, stable contract with a growing digital provider</p> </li> <li data-start="2008" data-end="2059"> <p data-start="2010" data-end="2059">Flexible working pattern with later start times</p> </li> <li data-start="2060" data-end="2107"> <p data-start="2062" data-end="2107">Competitive pay of <strong data-start="2081" data-end="2105">£28–£34 per hour DOE</strong></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2109" data-end="2176"><strong data-start="2109" data-end="2121">Contact:</strong><br data-start="2121" data-end="2124" />Alex Roberts – <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="2139" data-end="2158">aroberts@hg-ahp.com</a> / 07572 302 937</p> <p data-start="2178" data-end="2325" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you are an <strong data-start="2192" data-end="2233">experienced Weight Loss IP Pharmacist</strong> looking for a long-term remote opportunity, apply today to discuss the role in more detail.</p>

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