Medicines Efficiency Clinical Pharmacist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks a pharmacist with strong clinical reasoning and project management skills to optimize medicines efficiency initiatives. The role involves engaging stakeholders, planning implementations, and ensuring evidence-based practice in alignment with national priorities. Competitive salary from £55,000 to £60,000 per year, pro rata until March 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist qualifications and experience.
• Broad primary care clinical pharmacy background.
• Experience in a commissioning role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to medicines optimisation and sustainability.
• Develop and implement clinical resources and initiatives.
• Plan practical implementations at practice and system level.

Skills

Autonomous sound clinical reasoning

Communication of complex information

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Proficient in MS Office and project management tools

Familiar with using EMIS clinical system

Understanding of medicines commissioning processes

Education

Registered pharmacist with GPhC

MPharm degree or equivalent

Diploma in Clinical/General Pharmacy Practice

Project management or quality improvement training

Job description

Contract Type :Fixed term - Part time/job-share will also be considered

Hours of work:Fulltime (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday)

Accountable to:Director of operations

Main duties of the job

The post holderwill contribute to the creation and delivery of a system-wide project focusedon medicines optimisation, value, and sustainability. The role will support thedevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of the medicines efficiencyinitiative in alignment with national and local priorities.

This includesproject planning, developing clinical and operational resources, engaging keystakeholders, and monitoring performance indicators to drive improved efficiencyoutcomes for patients and the wider health system.

The post holderwill ensure that all proposals are underpinned by robust clinical governance,balancing safety, effectiveness, and operational feasibility. Using theirclinical experience and professional judgement, they will assess theappropriateness of recommendations, evaluate associated risks, and ensure thatchanges are safe, evidence-based, and aligned with local and nationalpriorities.

The role alsoinvolves planning and supporting the practical implementation of initiatives atboth practice and system level including the development of standardisedprocesses, identification of enablers and barriers, and coordination ofrelevant communication, training, and follow-up activities to embed change intoroutine care.

Thepost holder is required to work from the HGPF head office and may be requiredto travel within NCL premises.

About us

We are the Haringey GP Federation, a young and growing organisation working with 34 member practices in the diverse and vibrant borough of Haringey in north London.

Our vision is to support the people of Haringey to be healthier and happier. We do this by strengthening, innovating, and advocating for strong and sustainable General Practice in Haringey.

Our friendly, collaborative team has deservedly earned a strong reputation for providing best practice Primary Care services at scale. We are proud that our teams achievements have won external recognition, including at the recent HSJ awards for demonstrating professionally diverse clinical leadership in primary care.

We welcome and encourage innovative ways of working which respond to the changing needs of the population in Haringey. We are building a sustainable workforce that is fully equipped and motivated for our work and constantly seek to expand opportunities which allow development for our staff and practices alike.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the role summary, and the full job description which can be downloaded on this page.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with GPhC
• MPharm degree or equivalent
• Diploma in Clinical/General Pharmacy Practice or equivalent experience
• Project management or quality improvement training

Experience

• Broad primary care clinical pharmacy background
• Leading clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives and uses findings to drive change
• Working across multidisciplinary and organisational boundaries
• Experience in a commissioning role

Skills and Knowledge

• Autonomous sound clinical reasoning and decision-making in a broad range of long-term conditions
• Communication of complex information in verbal/written forms
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools such as highlight reports, performance dashboards, trackers etc
• Familiar with using EMIS clinical system
• Understanding of medicines commissioning processes

Professional Behaviour

• Demonstrates NHS values and commitment to equality and inclusion
• Proactive, flexible, and self-directed with performance and development
• Able to manage ambiguity and competing priorities

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.

£55,000 to £60,000 a yearDepending on experience, pro rata (until the 31st March 2026)