Medicines Management Lead Pharmacist

Integrated Care System; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salford is seeking a Medicines Management Lead Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy services at Oaklands Hospital. This part-time role emphasizes collaboration with clinical teams and maintaining high medication safety standards. Ideal candidates will be GPhC-registered pharmacists with hospital experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in data analysis using Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Hospital or clinical pharmacy experience required.
• Flexibility to work across hospital sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of safe and patient-focused pharmacy services.
• Conduct clinical screening of prescriptions.
• Train and support clinical staff in medicines management.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organisational skills

Patient-first approach

Education

GPhC-registered Pharmacist

Job description

Go back Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

Medicines Management Lead Pharmacist

The closing date is 01 September 2025

As the Medicines Management Lead Pharmacist at Oaklands Hospital, you will play an integral role in the clinical team, leading the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-focused pharmacy services. This part-time role (22.5 hours/week) balances hands-on clinical duties with strategic medicines governance responsibilities, supporting the highest standards of medication use and patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in ward rounds and collaborate with the wider clinical team.

Conduct clinical screening of prescriptions to ensure safety and efficacy.

Optimise medicines for perioperative and surgical patients.

Provide tailored patient counselling on medication use.

Oversee the safe, secure storage and handling of medicines.

Contribute to and lead medication safety audits.

Chair Medicines Management meetings to drive quality improvements.

Train and support clinical staff in medicines management best practices.

Implement and monitor compliance with local and national medicines policies.

Report on trends and drive continuous improvement in medication use.

About us

Oaklands Hospital is a purpose-built, modern facility located in Salford, providing a wide range of surgical and medical treatments for both private and eligible NHS patients. Our consultants and nursing teams are highly experienced and committed to delivering exceptional care. Patient safety and comfort are our top priorities, with the added reassurance that a resident doctor is available on-site 24 hours a day.

Oaklands is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, known for clinical excellence and a strong focus on personalised patient care.

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team at Oaklands hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GPhC-registered Pharmacist (essential)

Experience

• Hospital or clinical pharmacy experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications to support data analysis, report generation, and effective communication in medicines management.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Flexibility to work across hospital sites within the region as needed
• A proactive, patient-first approach to pharmacy practice

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.

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited