South Southwark Primary Care Network Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Improving Health Limited in London is seeking a highly motivated Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join a team of thirteen pharmacists and three pharmacy technicians. You will provide leadership across general practice networks, supervise clinical pharmacists, and contribute to medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.

The role offers robust clinical supervision, opportunities for professional development, and extensive collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years GP experience.
• MPharm degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management of appointed clinical pharmacists across GP practices.
• Lead medicines optimisation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deliver education, induction and supervision for trainees and staff.
• Support PCN and collaboration with community and hospital pharmacy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Medicines optimisation

Education

MPharm

GPhC registration

Independent Prescriber training

CPPE Primary Care pathway

Job description

Job summaryWe All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. are seeking a highly motivated and experienced senior clinical pharmacist to join our well-established and successful team of thirteen pharmacists and three pharmacy technicians. You will work across our network, providing dedicated support to general practice and our local population. The post holder will work with the Lead Pharmacist to provide support, direction and supervision to the appointed clinical pharmacists working across general practice and clinical leadership on medicines management and quality improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be supported through shadowing, robust clinical supervision arrangements and work alongside other clinicians as part of a multi-disciplinary team in patient and non- patient facing roles. The post holder will be supported with ongoing clinical learning and professional development.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting role which will contribute to the reshaping of neighbourhood care for our populations, directed and supported by the South Southwark Primary Care Network (PCN). The post holder will work within their clinical competencies as part of a multi-disciplinary team to Provide direct line management of appointed clinical pharmacist(s) Monthly one-to one meeting with appointed clinical pharmacist(s) Planning and implementation of new staff inductions with Education and Training Lead Provide supervision as Designated Practitioner(DP) and Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) for foundation trainee pharmacist(s) Working with Education and Training Lead to deliver training support long-term condition management within the practice including medication reviews. provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. Provide support on prescription/medication queries and processes. Facilitate improved working with community and hospital pharmacy. Other general tasks as required.You will contribute to ongoing service developments, providing data and progress updates, and sharing insights into how the PCN could better support and care for its population.

About us

Our South Southwark PCN is made up of eighteen GP practices in four neighbourhoods - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead and Dulwich, serving approximately 157,000 patients, supported by their GP Federation, Improving Health (IHL). The NHS Long Term Plan describes the prominent role Primary Care Networks play in delivering proactive, personalised and more integrated health and social care for their local populations. This will require collaborative working between organisations including GP practices, acute and community health, social care organisations and the voluntary and community sector. We are a large PCN with over 60 staff in post to date and expanding. We are committed to supporting and developing our staff, knowing this is crucial to our success. We have robust systems in place, including clinical supervision and peer support, and will continue to build on this as we expand our PCN team.

Details

Date posted15 September 2026

Pay schemeOtherSalary 53,000 to 60,000 a year Depending on experience

ContractPermanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference numberB Job locationsCornerstone Studios1 Addington SquareLondonSE5 7JZUnited Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The post holder has a responsibility to adhere to all IHL policies, procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies; maintain satisfactory personal performances and professional standards and to achieve agreed objectives for their role; attend mandatory training as identified by IHL and contribute to their own development. This is a summary of job description and should not be regarded as an inflexible specification.Priorities may change in line with service needs and new duties introduced after consultation with the post holder.Please see Job description attached

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Mandatory registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Previous GP experience (Minimum 3 years)
• Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) (or equivalent)
• Independent Prescriber Specialist knowledge acquired through postgraduate diploma level or equivalent training/experience.
• CPPE Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway Experience EssentialMinimum of 5 years post qualification experience
• In-depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence- based healthcare.
• An understanding of general practice and challenges they currently face.
• An understanding of the nature of primary care prescribing, concepts of rational prescribing and strategies for improving prescribingExcellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences (e.g. patients)Good IT skillsAble to obtain and analyse complex technical information.
• Recognises priorities when problem solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and is able to refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate.
• Is able to plan, manage, monitor, advise and review general medicine optimisation issues in core areas for long term conditions.
• Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provisionPassionate about working in a learning environment and empowering people through education and personal development.
• Motivated, confident and able to inspire a team.Excellent communication and organisational skillsDemonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working.Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in complex or changing environments.Ability to deal with difficult issues/situations with diplomacy and sensitivity.Able to work autonomously and within a team.Able to move easily between teams of general practice staff and different patient groups. Ability to challenge poor processes and practice. Recognises personal limitations and refers to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary. Self- motivated and directed

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 nameImproving Health LimitedAddressCornerstone Studios1 Addington SquareLondonSE5 7JZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer details