Hybrid Clinical Pharmacist
We are looking for a proactive and patient-focused Clinical Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) to join our dedicated team in Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing area of healthcare, where you will help improve the lives of patients with complex conditions through safe, effective, and personalised treatment plans.
About the Role:
As a Clinical Pharmacist at Montu, you will apply your clinical expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to medicines management, structured remote consultations, and medication reviews. You will oversee transfer-of-care processes and help implement systems that promote safe and effective prescribing practices.
You will work closely with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues to ensure the secure prescribing and dispensing of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) to patients. This role plays a key part in improving care quality and operational efficiency, and is well suited to a motivated, forward-thinking pharmacist who is passionate about delivering exceptional service.
This is a full-time hybrid position, working Monday to Friday, with one weekend per month on a rota basis. You will be based on-site at our Winnersh office three days per week, with the remaining two days worked remotely.
Key responsibilities:
Clinically checking prescriptions for CBMP.
Ensuring imported CBMP is available for patients in a timely manner.
Ensuring all regulations are met with respect to ordering, receiving, storing and supplying CBMP.
Maintaining the necessary records required for CBMP to GPHC standards.
Ensure patients have the relevant information and counselling to use CBMP safely, including advice on using equipment.
Providing advice on availability of CBMP to all prescribers to minimise disruption of supply to patients.
Work with various stakeholders to ensure supply of CBMP is as safe as possible, including importers and CDAO.
To maintain security of CBMP whilst working as a Responsible Pharmacist.
Supervise the work of other pharmacy colleagues.
Remote consultations with patients who have already been prescribed CBPM and need regular monitoring and follow up
Work closely with consultants and other clinicians as part of an MDT team to manage and monitor safe prescribing in line with guidelines
Work closely with partner pharmacies to ensure smooth dispensing and delivery of medication to patients
Work with Medical Director and Head of Governance to manage and develop policies relating to medicines management, prescribing audit and other relevant policies
Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review.
Undertake clinical audits of prescribing
Maintain patients’ electronic health records
Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance
Work with the governance and operational teams to ensure the practices are compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved
To contribute to the efficient running and profitability of the service by monitoring and auditing of medicines
Attend work related meetings as required
To maintain all mandatory training and familiarity with company policies and SOPS
Shift based and flexible working maybe required from time to time
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Skills, experience and qualification:
• GPhC-registered pharmacist with an Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification (with 2 years experience)
• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of CBPM or willingness to undergo specialised training.
• Excellent communication and counselling skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive, patient-focused approach to care.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after one year & 30 after 2 years) + bank holidays
• Pension scheme with employer matching up to 5%.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment.
About Montu
Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM). We are committed to transforming lives by improving access to safe, effective treatments and offering an exceptional standard of care. Our dynamic and supportive work environment is the perfect place for you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.