GP Clinical Lead – Pharmacist‑Led Primary Care Programmes

Flexible | Portfolio | Remote / Hybrid
 

Role purpose

IQVIA is exploring interest from experienced GPs to support large‑scale, pharmacist‑led clinical programmes delivered across primary care in the UK.

This role provides senior clinical oversight, complex decision‑making, and pathway leadership, enabling programmes to run end‑to‑end without creating additional workload for GP practices. It is not a traditional GP role, but a portfolio opportunity focused on system‑level impact.

About the role

As a GP Clinical Lead, you will work alongside advanced clinical pharmacists to support commissioned programmes across PCNs, ICBs, or partnership initiatives. Your contribution will focus on clinical governance, escalation support, and pathway interpretation, rather than delivering routine GP activity.

Typical activities may include:

Clinical oversight of pharmacist‑led reviews and interventionsSupporting complex, non‑standard or higher‑risk clinical decisionsEscalation guidance for diagnostically uncertain patientsInput into pathway design and application of national guidanceOccasional case‑review sessions (rather than full clinical lists)Peer‑to‑peer education and clinical consultancySupporting change management and adoption of best practice

This role will not involve:

Taking on routine GP workload for individual practicesDelivering day‑to‑day pharmacist activityPractice administration, partnership duties, or QOF management

Who we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from GPs who are interested in clinical leadership at scale, and who value multidisciplinary working.

Core background

Currently practising, or recently practising, GP in the NHSStrong understanding of day‑to‑day general practice pressuresComfortable working across multiple practices or PCNs

Relevant clinical experience (one or more areas)

Respiratory care (asthma, COPD, diagnostics)Cardiovascular disease prevention and managementLipid management, hypertension, AF, heart failure, multimorbidityMedicines optimisation and complex prescribing decisions

Commitment and flexibility

This opportunity may suit GPs seeking:

A portfolio career alongside clinical practiceFlexible commitmentsRemote or hybrid workingTime‑limited programme involvement rather than a permanent roles

Time commitment will vary by programme and geography, but is structured rather than ad hoc.

If this sounds of interest, apply today!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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