Lead Clinical Pharmacist-Band 8a

The London Clinic; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private hospital in Central London is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Clinical Pharmacist to oversee clinical pharmacy services. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. This permanent role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical healthcare

33 days annual leave

Season ticket travel loan

Access to discounts with retailers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality clinical pharmacy services.
• Shape medicines management and ensure optimal pharmaceutical care.
• Work under the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and collaborate with other leads.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Clinical rotations across wards

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Service improvements management

Team management

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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 1300 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.

Job Profile

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 , 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. They 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.

Type & Shift Pattern: Permanent position, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: Band 8a per annum based on skills and experience.

Benefits package: 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, plus much more. Excellent career development with clear pathways and access to further education.

Skills and 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.

Person Specification

We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from under‑represented 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.