Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber INTs

National Health Service; Ashford; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber to lead the Lewisham Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) for Long Term Conditions. You will shape clinical delivery across four neighbourhoods, provide strategic support, and ensure effective team functioning within Lewisham.

You will conduct patient-facing multi-LTC reviews, optimise medicines management, and work with partners to develop workforce skills and strong cross-organisational collaboration in

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
• Registered with the GPC.
• Registered and Experienced pharmacist independent prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management for the Lewisham INT for Long Term Conditions.
• Develop, integrate and evaluate the new model of care across 4 Neighbourhoods / 7 PCNs.
• Deliver patient-facing multi-LTC reviews and optimise medicines management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Pharmacy practice

Medicines optimisation

Independent prescribing

Primary care collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

GMC/GPhC registration

Leadership qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Interested in an exciting clinical leadership role working to further develop the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model of care for Long Term Conditions (LTC) within Lewisham Borough as part of the Lewisham Integrated Medicines Optimisation Service (LIMOS)? We are looking for an enthusiastic senior pharmacist with strong established clinical skills to lead the clinical and operational delivery of the Lewisham INT programme and improve outcomes for patients with multiple long-term conditions in Lewisham. INTs are a model of care designed to meet the holistic needs of the local population, working with professionals and as a local community to ensure people get the right care at the right time, from the right people, and to tackle health inequalities. This full‑time post will be key in ensuring delivery of this model as part of the developing Neighbourhood approach to care. As the programme will focus on patients with three or more long term conditions around CVD, diabetes, CKD and AF if the first instance, experience of management of patients in these areas would be beneficial.

Main duties of the job

The Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber will be responsible for the clinical leadership and management of the Lewisham INT for Long Term Conditions. Key aims of the role will be to provide strategic support to develop, integrate and evaluate this new model of care across the 4 Neighbourhoods / 7 PCNs in Lewisham, with managerial oversight to ensure effective functioning of the core team. The post holder will also provide clinical care to conduct patient facing multi-LTC reviews and optimise medicines management for patients, across one PCN and/or Neighbourhood footprint. Building strong relationships across system partners, supporting workforce development to deliver the new model of care and close working and communication with members of the core INT and wider teams across both health and social, and primary and secondary care settings will be key.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for changeBandBand 8b

Salary Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. 66,582 to 77,368 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full‑time

Education and Qualifications

• EssentialDegree in Pharmacy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
• Registered with the GPC
• Registered and Experienced pharmacist independent prescriber
• DesirableOther post graduate qualification relevant to pharmacy or health care practice such as management, leadership or education and training qualifications

Previous Experience

• EssentialSignificant post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist working in hospital pharmacy, or as a clinical pharmacist in GP practice or primary care
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of optimising medication
• Experience of multi-professional and interface working across organisations
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing services
• Evidence of change management
• Experience in line management and team leadership in a healthcare setting
• Experience in co‑ordinating and leading on clinical audit
• DesirableExperience of design and delivery of training programmes

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• EssentialIn depth knowledge of NHS clinical governance strategy, policy and current issues
• Ability to work on own initiiatve and effectively as part of a team both within own professional and a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated Leadership and team management skills including ability to motivate and develop a team
• Advanced clinical knowledge of managing multi-morbidities, particularly CVD
• Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately
• Ability to prioritse and plan work effectively alone and for a team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
• Proficient in using EMIS and other healthcare IT systems for patient management /reporting with proven computer literacy and IT skills
• Ability to supervise others and knowledge of mentorship process
• Ability to delegate appropriately
• Ability to work calmly and positively under pressure
• DesirableEvidence of publications
• Familiarity with Integrated Care models

Personal Qualities

• EssentialDemonstrate high level of communication skills involving negotiation and co‑operation using highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work across diverse teams and with patients
• To be able to negotiate with health professional in a diplomatic manner, including when knowledge is challenged, occassionally in an emotional atmosphere
• Flexible approach to work
• Reliable, polite and approachable
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to cope with challenges and changes

Other Essential

• Able to work agreed hours
• Able and willing to travel across sites of work within the Borough
• Willing to contribute to general life and work across Trust and Partners across primary care

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.

UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Employer detailsEmployer nameLewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddressLewisham Community Services Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LHLondonSE13 6LHUnited KingdomEmployer's website