Strategic Chief Pharmacist & Medicines Lead

West London Mental Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 119,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Chief Pharmacist to lead pharmacy services, medicines optimisation and medicines governance across the trust. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will lead around 100 pharmacy staff and shape strategic direction for mental health, community and specialist care.

This senior role requires a proven track record in healthcare leadership, managing large budgets, and delivering service improvements while ensuring safe and effective use of

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with full UK registration.
• Experience leading pharmacy services in a large NHS trust.
• Strong governance, safety and quality focus.
• Proven budget and workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and professional leadership for all pharmacy services across the Trust.
• Drive medicines optimisation and medicines governance initiatives.
• Lead a multidisciplinary pharmacy team and manage significant budgets.
• Collaborate with executive colleagues and external partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Medicines optimisation

Medicines governance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Pharmacist registration

Job description

West London NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Chief Pharmacist to lead pharmacy services, medicines optimisation and medicines governance across the trust. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will lead around 100 pharmacy staff and shape strategic direction for mental health, community and specialist care.

This senior role requires a proven track record in healthcare leadership, managing large budgets, and delivering service improvements while ensuring safe and effective use of