Full Time Lead Pharmacist Required- Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks a motivated Lead Pharmacist to join its GP team. The role involves spearheading medicines optimization plans and providing clinical guidance to enhance health outcomes and reduce inequalities. Candidates must be registered pharmacists with necessary qualifications. Benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and workout facilities, among others.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave

NHS pension scheme

On-site gym

Yearly pay raises

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in medicines optimization.
• Ability to manage clinical and financial risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the medicines optimization plan.
• Provide pharmaceutical advice and leadership.
• Manage clinical and financial risk strategies.

Skills

Leadership and strategy

Clinical guidance

Risk management

Education

Qualified Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical diploma or equivalent

Independent prescriber

Job description

Position: Lead Pharmacist
Organization: Valentine Health Partnership
Closing Date: 16 August 2024

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a highly motivated and experienced Lead Pharmacist to join the General Practice Team at Valentine Health Partnership. This role will work closely with the GP clinical lead to spearhead medicines optimization plans and integrate pharmacy professional practices into daily patient care, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities within our diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and deliver the VHP medicines optimization plan in collaboration with the GP clinical lead.
• Clinical Guidance: Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice and clear leadership on effective medicine strategies.
• Program Development: Support and advise on pathway development, transformation, contracting, and resource use.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with SEL ICB, South East London system, and other stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement measures to assess performance against medicines optimization workplans.
• Risk Management: Manage clinical and financial risk strategies for medicines optimization.
• Workforce Development: Lead initiatives to develop the pharmacy workforce at VHP, including supporting PCN Pharmacists and Community Pharmacy Neighbourhood Leads.

About Us

Valentine Health Partnership is a large, innovative GP Training Practice in Greenwich, serving over 32,000 patients with surgeries in Woolwich and Shooters Hill. We pride ourselves on a supportive, sociable working environment with a strong team ethos and commitment to health promotion and disease prevention.

Benefits Include:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Monthly staff meetings with provided lunch
• Weekly food provisions
• Yearly pay raises
• On-site free parking and compact gym
• Company events and team bonding activities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Qualified Clinical Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Clinical diploma or equivalent
• Independent prescriber

Desirable:

• Membership in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Experience working with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds
• Knowledge of read-codes/clinical coding
• Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Apply Now!

If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and possess the qualifications and experience we seek, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Valentine Health Partnership. Join us in making a difference in our community’s health and well-being.