Lead Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy services, ensuring safe, evidence-based prescribing while mentoring a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will be GPhC-registered with a minimum of 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience. Responsibilities include conducting medication reviews, supporting clinical staff, and leading quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture are offered.

Benefits

NHS pension

Team socials

Exclusive employee discounts

Continuous professional development support

Qualifications

• Must have a GPhC registration.
• At least 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience required.
• Experience in a leadership role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services and mentoring team members.
• Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) for patient optimization.
• Support GPs and nurses with complex medication queries.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

GPhC-registered pharmacist

Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience

CPPE training

Job description

Are you ready to step into a role where clinical expertise meets leadership? At Penrose Health, we are looking for a confident and inspiring Pharmacist to lead our pharmacy services. This isn't just about prescriptions—it's about driving safe, evidence-based care, mentoring a talented team, and making a real impact on patient outcomes. You'll be the go-to clinical expert, guiding best practice in medicines management, auditing prescribing quality, and supporting colleagues to deliver exceptional care. If you love problem-solving, thrive under pressure, and believe in better communication with patients, this is your chance to shine. Join us and help build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence—because great healthcare starts with great leadership.

Main Duties of the Job

• Leading clinical pharmacy services – setting the standard for safe, evidence-based prescribing.
• Conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) – optimising medicines for patients with long-term conditions.
• Prescribing and deprescribing confidently – ensuring treatments align with best practice and patient needs.
• Providing expert advice – supporting GPs, nurses, and the wider team with complex medication queries.
• Managing post-discharge reviews – ensuring seamless transitions and safe medication changes.
• Mentoring and supervising pharmacy staff – building capability and confidence across the team.
• Auditing and improving prescribing quality – driving medicines optimisation and governance.
• Leading quality improvement projects – promoting adherence to NICE guidance and local formulary.
• Collaborating across practices and PCNs – working with clinicians to achieve prescribing targets.
• Championing better communication with patients – ensuring they understand and trust their treatment plans.

About Us

• Lead with impact – shape the future of medicines management in primary care.
• Be the clinical expert – your knowledge will drive safer, smarter prescribing.
• Grow your career – opportunities for leadership, innovation, and progression.
• Collaborate with the best – work alongside passionate clinicians and pharmacists.
• Lifestyle benefits – including NHS pension, team socials and exclusive employee discounts!
• Make a real difference – every decision improves patient outcomes.
• Continuous learning – CPD support and access to clinical education sessions.
• Culture that cares – supportive, patient-focused, and committed to excellence.

Purpose of the Role

To provide senior clinical oversight and leadership for pharmacy services across Penrose Health. This role ensures safe, evidence-based prescribing, optimises medicines management, and supports the development of the pharmacy team through mentorship, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives. The Lead Clinical Pharmacist will act as a clinical expert, driving best practice and improving patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care
  • Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and manage long‑term conditions within scope of practice.
  • Prescribe, deprescribe, and optimise medicines in line with NICE and local guidelines.
  • Provide expert advice on prescribing and therapeutics to clinicians.
  • Review patients post‑hospital discharge and manage complex medication changes.
  • Support safe prescribing for care homes, vulnerable patients, and polypharmacy cases.
• Clinical Leadership & Supervision
  • Provide day‑to‑day clinical supervision for pharmacists and technicians.
  • Lead case discussions, peer reviews, and learning from significant events.
  • Support induction and ongoing development of pharmacy staff.
  • Deliver clinical education sessions and identify training needs.
• Quality Improvement & Governance
  • Lead medicines audits and quality improvement projects across sites.
  • Ensure compliance with formulary, NICE guidance, and safety alerts.Support achievement of QOF, IIF, and PCN prescribing targets.
  • Contribute to development and review of prescribing protocols and pathways.

Qualifications

• GPhC‑registered pharmacist.
• Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience.
• Any relevant leadership or supervisory role.
• CPPE training completed.

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.