Lead Pharmacist

purosearch; Manchester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5 hours per week

Flexible working days

Six weeks of annual leave

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Career progression opportunities

Leadership role in Manchester

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Lead Pharmacist in Manchester to drive medicines optimisation and lead a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This role combines clinical responsibilities with leadership, influencing prescribing practices and delivering patient-centred care.

With flexible working days, a competitive package, and opportunities for career progression, you will contribute to service development and ongoing professional growth within the department.

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered pharmacist.
• Strong clinical knowledge.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical advice and support regarding prescribing, medication reviews and medicines management.
• Promote safe, effective and evidence-based prescribing practices.
• Support the management of patients with long‑term conditions and complex medication needs.
• Contribute to clinical service development, quality improvement and best‑practice initiatives.
• Share clinical expertise and support colleagues within the wider healthcare team.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and relevant clinical guidance.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacist

Job description

Lead Pharmacist – Manchester

Salary: £58,500
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible days

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and clinically skilled Lead Pharmacist to join a supportive multidisciplinary healthcare team in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist looking to take the next step in their career, combining clinical responsibilities with leadership opportunities. You will play an important role in optimising medicines management, supporting safe and effective prescribing, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

With flexible working days, a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for career progression, this role offers an attractive balance of professional development and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation.




• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.




• Provide clinical advice and support regarding prescribing, medication reviews and medicines management.




• Promote safe, effective and evidence-based prescribing practices.




• Support the management of patients with long‑term conditions and complex medication needs.




• Contribute to clinical service development, quality improvement and best‑practice initiatives.




• Share clinical expertise and support colleagues within the wider healthcare team.




• Ensure compliance with professional standards and relevant clinical guidance.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified, GPhC‑registered Pharmacist.




• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in pharmacy practice.




• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.




• Confident working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.




• A commitment to patient‑centred care and continuous improvement.




• Enthusiasm for professional development and taking on leadership responsibilities.

Benefits of the Role

• 37.5 hours per week in a full‑time position.




• Flexible working days to support work-life balance.




• Six weeks of annual leave.




• Collaborative multidisciplinary team with opportunities to share expertise.




• Career progression opportunities to support your long‑term professional development.




• The opportunity to take on a rewarding leadership role in Manchester.