Work with Pride

Position: Clinical Prescriber (Independent Nurse or Pharmacist)
Reports to: Clinical Governance Lead
Location: Remote / UK-Based
Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Pride in Health is a not-for-profit, community-led organisation dedicated to connecting trans, non-binary, and intersex community with safe, reliable, and affirming healthcare.

The Clinical Prescriber is a vital member of our clinical team, responsible for the safe and effective ongoing management of gender-affirming hormone therapy. This role is crucial for expanding our capacity to provide timely and responsive care. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a seamless, safe, and client-centred pathway for our community.

Clinical Care & Prescribing:

• Conduct remote follow-up consultations to monitor client progress, manage hormone therapy, and provide ongoing support.
• Issue and manage prescriptions for hormone therapy in line with best-practice guidance and our clinical protocols.
• Review and interpret blood test results to safely titrate medication and optimise care.
• Provide clear, empathetic, and evidence-based information to clients about their treatment.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and confidential clinical records for all client interactions.

Collaboration & MDT Participation:

• Actively participate in MDT meetings, providing clinical insights and collaborating with our GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
• Work closely with the Clinical Governance Lead to implement practices that align with Pride in Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Community & Service Development:

• Contribute your clinical expertise to the creation and development of our community resource pages, ensuring they are informative, accessible, and reflect the needs of our community.

Person Specification: Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Current and unrestricted registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse OR the GPhC as a Pharmacist.
• Current registration as an Independent Prescriber (e.g., V300) with the relevant professional body.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical setting.
• Ability to secure your own private indemnity insurance for remote, telehealth-based gender-affirming care.
• A thorough understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality, and GDPR.
• Right to work in the UK as a self-employed contractor.

Desirable:

• Direct clinical competency in providing gender-affirming care and hormone therapy.
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse communities.

Personal Attributes & Values

• Dignity-Centred: Empathetic, compassionate, and committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space.
• Meticulous & Reliable: A strong eye for detail and commitment to the highest standards of safety.
• Excellent Communicator: Able to explain complex clinical information with clarity and sensitivity.
• Collaborative: A strong team player who values multidisciplinary working.
• Mission-Aligned: A genuine passion for improving access to healthcare for our trans, non-binary, and intersex community.

Why Join Pride in Health?

Pride in Health is a not-for-profit, community-led organisation committed to providing inclusive, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare. As a Clinical Prescriber, you will have the opportunity to deliver vital, life-affirming care, collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and contribute to a service that empowers and supports our community, all with the flexibility of remote working.

Reports to: Clinical Governance Lead
Location: Remote / UK-Based
Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Pride in Health is a not-for-profit, community-led organisation dedicated to connecting trans, non-binary, and intersex communities with safe, reliable, and affirming healthcare.

The Independent Psychologist is a foundational member of our clinical team, acting as the cornerstone of our diagnostic and therapeutic pathway. This role is crucial for providing our service users with timely, affirming, and high-quality psychological assessments and support. You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a seamless, safe, and client-centred journey for our community, helping to shape the future of our psychology service as it grows.

Clinical Delivery: Assessments & Therapy:

• Conduct remote initial psychological consultations to gather a service user's history, understand their gender identity, and explore their embodiment goals.
• Formally diagnose gender incongruence according to ICD-11 criteria, where appropriate, providing clear and affirming written summaries for service user records.
• Provide short-term therapeutic and support sessions to service users on our care pathway. (Please note: While the immediate need is primarily for assessment services (~95%), this is a key growth area, and the therapy caseload is expected to expand as our client base grows)
• Maintain accurate, clear, and confidential clinical records for all client interactions in our secure systems.

Clinical Governance & Professional Development:

• Actively participate in our weekly MDT meetings, presenting cases and providing expert psychological insights to ensure a holistic approach to care. The MDT is the primary forum for collaborative case discussion and peer review.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our clinical support models, including our future framework for one-to-one supervision.
• Work closely with the Clinical Governance Lead to implement practices that align with Pride in Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Service & Community Development:

• Contribute your clinical expertise to the creation and development of our community resource pages, ensuring they are informative, accessible, and reflect the needs of our community.

Person Specification: Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Current and unrestricted registration with the HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist (e.g., Clinical, Counselling, or Health Psychologist). This is a non-negotiable requirement.
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in a relevant clinical setting, including conducting complex psychological assessments.
• Ability to secure your own private indemnity insurance for remote, telehealth-based psychological practice.
• A thorough understanding of clinical governance, confidentiality, and GDPR.
• Right to work in the UK as a self-employed contractor.

Desirable:

• Direct clinical competency in providing gender-affirming care.
• Experience working with LGBTQIA+ and gender-diverse communities.
• Registration with, or a working knowledge of, relevant specialist bodies 
• Experience providing clinical services via telehealth platforms.

Personal Attributes & Values

• Dignity-Centred: Empathetic, compassionate, and committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space.
• Meticulous & Reliable: A strong eye for detail and commitment to the highest standards of safety.
• Excellent Communicator: Able to explain complex clinical information with clarity and sensitivity.
• Collaborative: A strong team player who values multidisciplinary working.
• Mission-Aligned: A genuine passion for improving access to healthcare for trans, non-binary, and intersex people.

Why Join Pride in Health?

Pride in Health is a not-for-profit, community-led organisation committed to providing inclusive, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare. As a foundational Independent Psychologist, you will have the unique opportunity to deliver vital, life-affirming care, collaborate with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and directly contribute to shaping the future of a service that empowers and supports our community, all with the flexibility of remote working.

How to Apply:

To begin your application, please click the main "Apply" button on this page. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage early submission.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at hr@prideinhealth.co.uk. We look forward to receiving your application.