Lead Clinical Pharmacist - PICU & NICU

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare UK is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist for its Portland Hospital, specializing in pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. This role involves overseeing clinical pharmacy services, mentoring staff, and developing specialized services while contributing to quality improvement projects in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Health cover

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC.
• Willingness to enroll in postgraduate qualification.
• Experience working in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing specialist services for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care.
• Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU.
• Participating in clinical audits and transformation projects.

Skills

Independent Prescriber

Experience in PICU/NICU specialties

Experience in paediatrics

Experience in critical care

Experience in cardiology

Experience in enteral nutrition

Education

MPharm (or equivalent)

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England
W1W

Pay: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits, and excellent career development)

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 19 Jun 2025

Closes: 19 Jul 2025

Job Description

Role: Lead Clinical Pharmacist (PICU & NICU)
Site: The Portland Hospital, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with on-call and weekend requirements.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits, and excellent career development)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join The Portland Hospital for Women and Children, rated "Good" by the CQC. The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to women and children's healthcare, caring for over 40,000 children annually. The hospital features a modern 18-bed unit within PICU, equipped with the latest technology and supported by a team of Consultant Paediatric Intensivists 24/7.

What stands out in our Pharmacy department is the team you'll work alongside and the strong sense of teamwork! We offer the chance to work within our growing paediatric services, with a supportive environment and opportunities to grow.

In this role, you will be a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, responsible for developing, monitoring, and leading the provision of a high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service that meets the needs of all service users.

The Lead Clinical Pharmacist will lead service and professional development, audit, and monitoring of KPIs. You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) and will play an integral role in training, education, and mentorship of pharmacists and technical staff.

At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We are committed to delivering the best care, supporting your career growth, and ensuring working conditions that promote your health and wellbeing.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading and developing specialist services for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
• Leading drug validation and configuration for ICCA prescribing system
• Leading drug validation and configuration for Meditech
• Expanding prescribing system capabilities
• Providing expert advice on pharmaceutical matters in PICU and NICU
• Participating in clinical audits and transformation projects

Skills and Experience

• MPharm (or equivalent) and registered with the GPhC
• Independent Prescriber (desirable)
• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/Masters in Clinical Pharmacy (or willingness to enroll)
• Experience in PICU/NICU specialties
• Experience in areas like paediatrics, women's health, critical care, cardiology, and enteral nutrition
• Experience working in a hospital setting

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago by Dr. Thomas Frist, HCA is one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are a major provider of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, internal and external training, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

We believe caring for our employees enables them to provide exceptional patient care. Our flexible benefits include holiday entitlement, private healthcare, pension contributions, season ticket loans, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, staff discounts, and more.

Culture and Values

At HCA UK, exceptional care starts with our people. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, believing that when you feel seen, heard, and supported, you can deliver your best work.