Senior Clinical Pharmacist Lead - Medicines Optimisation

NHS; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join their team in Morpeth. This role involves operational and clinical leadership in delivering pharmacy services across mental health and inpatient units. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills along with a pharmacy degree and relevant experience. Opportunities for relocation support and a commitment to staff development are available. The closing date for applications is 27 January 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing benefits

Financial support for relocation

Qualifications

• Substantial post registration experience within NHS pharmacy practice.
• Experience of managing others.
• Willing to work towards credentialing as a Consultant-ready pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership and development of clinical pharmacy services.
• Lead and manage the clinical pharmacy team within your locality.
• Contribute to discussions involving external stakeholders regarding medicine use.

Skills

Leadership skills

Ability to deliver high quality work to deadline

Education

MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate clinical qualification to diploma level or above

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Management/Leadership qualification or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to join their team in Morpeth. This role involves operational and clinical leadership in delivering pharmacy services across mental health and inpatient units. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills along with a pharmacy degree and relevant experience. Opportunities for relocation support and a commitment to staff development are available. The closing date for applications is 27 January 2026.