Lead Pharmacist - Medicines Optimisation | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in London is seeking a dynamic Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Optimisation Services to shape clinical services and manage a team of pharmacists. The role involves leading the development of medicines optimisation across diverse settings including care homes and community health. Applicants should have a pharmacy degree and experience in managing clinical pharmacy services. Flexible working options and comprehensive induction are part of the benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Comprehensive induction

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing pharmacists and supporting clinical services.
• Knowledge of medicines optimisation in community settings.
• Strong communication and training skills for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of clinical medicines optimisation services.
• Manage staff and oversee team workload.
• Contribute to patient safety initiatives and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Medicines optimisation

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

The Medicines Management Team at CLCH are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Optimisation Services. The post will involve shaping clinical services within the Trust including leadership of pharmacists working in primary care networks.

The post holder will support the Chief Pharmacist in the implementation recommendations in the NHS 10 year plan and developing the service further.

The post holder will also manage work of the team including managing staff, prioritising work and identifying future needs of the organisation and will be required to deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist as required.

The post holder will be responsible for:

To lead on the development and integration of clinical medicines optimisation services within the wide geography of CLCH e.g. care homes, in primary care networks, in the domiciliary setting.

To line manage multiple direct reports.

To provide professional advice, support and training on policies and practice to health professionals in community care and related agencies’ staff.

To contribute to the clinical governance and patient safety initiatives of the Trust through interventions which optimise the management of medicines in all relevant areas of practice.

To contribute to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive medicines management service in the wide range of care settings for vulnerable client groups in the community.

To deputise for the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and/or Chief Pharmacist as required.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**


This advert closes on Sunday 31 Aug 2025