Lead Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a confident and inspiring Pharmacist to lead their pharmacy services. This role involves ensuring evidence-based prescribing, mentoring staff, and driving quality improvement in medication management. The ideal candidate will be a GPhC-registered pharmacist with a passion for patient care and at least 2 years of clinical experience. Competitive benefits include an NHS pension and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

NHS pension

Continuous professional development support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the GPhC required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical pharmacy experience.
• Experience in a leadership role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services ensuring safe prescribing.
• Mentor and supervise pharmacy staff.
• Conduct structured medication reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Evidence-based prescribing

Mentoring

Communication

Education

GPhC-registered pharmacist

Independent Prescriber qualification

Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Main Duties

• 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 – 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical oversight and leadership for pharmacy services across Penrose Health.
• Ensure safe, evidence‑based prescribing and optimise medicines management.
• Mentor, supervise and develop pharmacy staff through learning sessions and induction.
• Lead medicines audits, quality improvement projects and ensure compliance with formulary, NICE guidance and safety alerts.
• Support GPs, nurses, and the wider team with complex medication queries and post‑hospital discharge reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• GPhC‑registered pharmacist.
• Independent Prescriber qualification.
• Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience.
• Any relevant leadership or supervisory role.

Desirable

• CPPE training completed.

Other Information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check compulsory. This post requires submission for Disclosure under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Penrose Health
Penrose Surgery
33 Penrose Street
London
SE17 3DW

Contact

Application materials should be submitted through the NHS Careers portal.