Lead Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known private hospital in London is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to ensure high-quality pharmacy services. The role offers a competitive salary at Band 8a and requires at least 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This position includes a permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, along with a supportive work environment and various benefits, including a contributory pension and private medical healthcare.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Family-friendly benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Comprehensive clinical rotations across surgical and medical wards.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic leadership and operational management in clinical pharmacy services.
• Support the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and work with other Lead Clinical Pharmacist.
• Shape medicines management and ensure optimal pharmaceutical care for patients.

Skills

Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience

Experience with multidisciplinary teams

Experience implementing service improvements

Management of clinical pharmacists and technicians

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic Pharmacy Department at The London Clinic in Central London (W1G 7L). This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected private hospitals. We are offering a competitive salary Band 8a equivalent per annum based on skills and experience.

The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with state‑of‑the‑art facilities located around Harley Street. We have approximately 1,300 employees across 8 sites, covering a broad range of specialisms, including complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services.

Responsibilities

The Lead Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and delivery of high‑quality clinical pharmacy services across The London Clinic. This role supports the Deputy Chief Pharmacist – Clinical & Operations and works with the other Lead Clinical Pharmacist and plays a key part in shaping medicines management, promoting safe and cost‑effective prescribing, and ensuring optimal pharmaceutical care for patients. Successful candidates will be conscientious, enthusiastic, and highly motivated, with excellent organisational and communication skills. You should be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating competence as an autonomous practitioner across all shift patterns required for service delivery.

Working Details & Benefits

• Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week (including weekends, bank holidays, and shift patterns as required).
• Salary: Band 8a per annum, based on skills and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20 %).
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Family‑friendly benefits and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services.
• Excellent career development with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years post‑registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Comprehensive clinical rotations across surgical and medical wards.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience implementing service improvements and managing risk.
• Experience managing clinical pharmacists and technicians.

We are an organisation that has charitable status and is committed to building a diverse workforce. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.