Lead Pharmacist

Sterling Cross Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England seeks a Senior Pharmacist to lead pharmacy services in a supportive hospital environment. Candidates must be GPhC-registered with 3-4 years of experience, showcasing leadership and service development expertise. The role offers career progression and professional development opportunities, ensuring exceptional patient care.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

Clinical development events

Life assurance

Blue light card

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing and professional development benefits

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacist is essential.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ post-registration experience required.
• Proven leadership and service development experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop pharmacy services within a healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional patient care.
• Drive the safe and effective use of medicines across the hospital.

Skills

GPhC registration

Substantial post-registration experience

Leadership skills

Service development

Education

Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Pharmacist (from a clinical or community pharmacy background) to lead and develop pharmacy services within a modern, high-performing healthcare environment.

Join a modern, patient-focused hospital where your pharmacy expertise makes a real impact!

As a Senior Pharmacist you will enjoy career progression, leadership opportunities, flexible working, and top-tier professional development—all in a supportive, well-resourced environment.

This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical expertise with strategic leadership, driving the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines across the site.

You’ll hone your management skills to work closely with a fantastic multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while shaping the future of pharmacy services.

Person specification

• (Essential) GPhC-registered pharmacist
• (Essential) Substantial (minimum 3-4 years’) post-registration experience
• (Essential) Proven leadership and service development experience
• (Desirable) Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or equivalent)
• (Desirable) Independent prescriber (or working towards)

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Clinical development: CPD events, seminars, resources via partner Royal Colleges
• Life assurance
• Blue light card
• ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme
• Excellent wellbeing, lifestyle, and professional development benefits
• Supportive team culture and clear opportunities for progression