Lead Pharmacist for ADHD Prescribing Team

ProblemShared; London; Remote; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ProblemShared is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for its ADHD Prescribing Team, offering a competitive salary of £67,500 per annum. This fully remote role involves clinical leadership, management of prescribing teams, and ensuring high standards of care in a supportive environment focused on mental health and neurodevelopmental journeys.

Benefits

Employer-matched pension scheme

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing activities and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with V300 qualification.
• Proven experience in an ADHD setting.
• Strong understanding of digital healthcare platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a centralized prescribing model.
• Line manage prescribers in the duty team.
• Conduct monthly quality reviews of clinical records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Commitment to clinical care

Education

V300 Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Lead Pharmacist for ADHD Prescribing Team

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About The Job

Seeking a Lead Pharmacist to join our fully remote, UK-based team, with a salary of £67,500 per annum.

Our team at ProblemShared is growing. We are on a mission to provide exceptional care and offer opportunities to join our supportive, collaborative environment. We believe you can do your best work here and make a meaningful impact on our patients. We combine People, Data, and Technology to empower individuals in their mental health and neurodevelopmental journeys.

About Us

The digital healthcare landscape is dynamic and innovative. Our knowledgeable team works at the forefront of change, supported by talented colleagues and leaders. We prioritize excellence and continuous learning, fostering a knowledge-sharing environment with access to leading voices in neurodevelopmental care.

ProblemShared has established strong partnerships with NHS, university, and insurer contracts to deliver high-quality ADHD and Autism assessments, along with assessments for learning differences. We provide comprehensive care, including psychoeducation, prescribing, educational navigation, and therapy, all under one roof.

The Role

This position is ideal for a motivated, enthusiastic prescribing pharmacist with extensive clinical skills in ADHD and leadership. You should be flexible, solution-focused, and growth-minded, with experience prescribing for both adults and children. The Lead Pharmacist will support the Clinical Lead in ensuring safe, effective care within the centralized prescribing team and the wider ADHD team. Your role is crucial in maintaining a high standard of clinical care and operational efficiency within ProblemShared.

You will have line management responsibilities for the prescribing team, alongside clinical duties, and will drive service improvements to enhance pathway efficiency and client experience. Collaboration with Team Leads, the Clinical Lead, and the medication operations team is essential to uphold high standards of care and service delivery.

You Will

• Support the development of a centralized prescribing model within the duty team.
• Print and dispatch prescriptions created electronically by prescribers.
• Review prescribing decisions as a second line check.
• Assist the duty team with client queries, repeat prescription requests, and monitoring duty tickets.
• Review physical observations submitted by clients and discuss results with clients and/or the wider prescribing team.
• Escalate issues, concerns, or abnormal results appropriately.
• Line manage prescribers in the duty team.
• Provide pharmacological advice and supervision support to the team.
• Manage prescription pads and log prescription numbers.
• Monitor risk during client interactions.
• Engage with MDT or liaise with specialist advisory groups (cardiologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians, ND experts).
• Interview and support the onboarding of new candidates.
• Participate in personal development and training.
• Support safeguarding and risk management efforts.
• Coordinate team meetings and agendas for the centralized prescribing service.
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based, high-quality care aligned with national guidance.

Quality Check

• Conduct monthly quality reviews of 2% of clinical records within the prescribing team to uphold standards.
• Identify improvement areas and provide constructive feedback.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Lead daily workload allocation meetings.
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and CPD sessions to maintain competency and compliance.

Team Support

• Provide clinical pharmacy support to team members.

Meetings and Communication

• Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss updates and foster collaboration.
• Attend weekly meetings with the Clinical Lead to review performance and align on strategic goals.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of best practices in digital healthcare.
• Collaborate across departments for integrated care.
• Promptly escalate issues or conflicts.
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• Registered Pharmacist with V300 Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Proven experience in an ADHD setting.
• Strong understanding of digital healthcare platforms and technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to high standards of clinical care and ongoing improvement.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Right to work in the UK.
• UK address for work purposes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Employer-matched pension scheme.
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and extended leave options.
• Private health insurance.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working arrangements, including free co-working options.
• Company and team in-person meetups.
• Wellbeing activities and development opportunities.
• One volunteering day annually.

Our Recruitment Process and Next Steps

At ProblemShared, we value your potential and unique qualities beyond your CV. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, offering tailored adjustments to support your application.

• Our recruitment team will review your CV and contact you to discuss your experience and motivations.
• Successful candidates will meet with our Product Team for an interview and task to demonstrate their suitability. If successful, you'll receive an offer and complete pre-employment checks.

We understand applying remotely may raise questions. We aim to make your experience positive and informative. Please don't hesitate to apply—we look forward to hearing from you!