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Lead Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)

The closing date is 31 December 2025

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Job summary

Are you ready to step into a role where clinical expertise meets leadership? At Penrose Health, were looking for a confident and inspiring Pharmacist to lead our pharmacy services. This isnt just about prescriptions - its about driving safe, evidence-based care, mentoring a talented team, and making a real impact on patient outcomes. Youll be the go-to clinical expert, guiding best practice in medicines management, auditing prescribing quality, and supporting colleagues to deliver exceptional care. If you love problem-solving, thrive under pressure, and believe in better communication with patients, this is your chance to shine. Join us and help build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence - because great healthcare starts with great leadership.

Main duties of the job

  • Leading clinical pharmacy services - setting the standard for safe, evidence-based prescribing.
  • Conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) - optimising medicines for patients with long-term conditions.
  • Prescribing and deprescribing confidently - ensuring treatments align with best practice and patient needs.
  • Providing expert advice - supporting GPs, nurses, and the wider team with complex medication queries.
  • Managing post-discharge reviews - ensuring seamless transitions and safe medication changes.
  • Mentoring and supervising pharmacy staff - building capability and confidence across the team.
  • Auditing and improving prescribing quality - driving medicines optimisation and governance.
  • Leading quality improvement projects - promoting adherence to NICE guidance and local formulary.
  • Collaborating across practices and PCNs - working with clinicians to achieve prescribing targets.
  • Championing better communication with patients - making sure they understand and trust their treatment plans.

About us

  • Lead with impact shape the future of medicines management in primary care.
  • Be the clinical expert your knowledge will drive safer, smarter prescribing.
  • Grow your career opportunities for leadership, innovation, and progression.
  • Collaborate with the best work alongside passionate clinicians and pharmacists.
  • Lifestyle benefits including NHS pension, team socials and exclusive employee discounts!
  • Make a real difference every decision improves patient outcomes.
  • Continuous learning CPD support and access to clinical education sessions.
  • Culture that cares supportive, patient-focused, and committed to excellence.

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£53,000 to £58,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5321-25-0016

Job locations

Penrose Surgery

33 Penrose Street

London

SE17 3DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the role

To provide senior clinical oversight and leadership for pharmacy services across Penrose Health. This role ensures safe, evidence-based prescribing, optimises medicines management, and supports the development of the pharmacy team through mentorship, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives. The Lead Clinical Pharmacist will act as a clinical expert, driving best practice and improving patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Care

  • Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and manage long-term conditions within scope of practice
  • Prescribe, deprescribe, and optimise medicines in line with NICE and local guidelines
  • Provide expert advice on prescribing and therapeutics to clinicians
  • Review patients post-hospital discharge and manage complex medication changes
  • Support safe prescribing for care homes, vulnerable patients, and polypharmacy cases

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

  • Provide day-to-day clinical supervision for pharmacists and technicians
  • Lead case discussions, peer reviews, and learning from significant events
  • Support induction and ongoing development of pharmacy staff
  • Deliver clinical education sessions and identify training needs

Quality Improvement & Governance

  • Lead medicines audits and quality improvement projects across sites
  • Ensure compliance with formulary, NICE guidance, and safety alerts
  • Support achievement of QOF, IIF, and PCN prescribing targets
  • Contribute to development and review of prescribing protocols and pathways

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the role

To provide senior clinical oversight and leadership for pharmacy services across Penrose Health. This role ensures safe, evidence-based prescribing, optimises medicines management, and supports the development of the pharmacy team through mentorship, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives. The Lead Clinical Pharmacist will act as a clinical expert, driving best practice and improving patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities

Clinical Care

  • Conduct Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) and manage long-term conditions within scope of practice
  • Prescribe, deprescribe, and optimise medicines in line with NICE and local guidelines
  • Provide expert advice on prescribing and therapeutics to clinicians
  • Review patients post-hospital discharge and manage complex medication changes
  • Support safe prescribing for care homes, vulnerable patients, and polypharmacy cases

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

  • Provide day-to-day clinical supervision for pharmacists and technicians
  • Lead case discussions, peer reviews, and learning from significant events
  • Support induction and ongoing development of pharmacy staff
  • Deliver clinical education sessions and identify training needs

Quality Improvement & Governance

  • Lead medicines audits and quality improvement projects across sites
  • Ensure compliance with formulary, NICE guidance, and safety alerts
  • Support achievement of QOF, IIF, and PCN prescribing targets
  • Contribute to development and review of prescribing protocols and pathways

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - GPhC-registered pharmacist
  • -Independent Prescriber qualification
  • -Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience
  • -Any relevant leadership or supervisory role

Desirable

  • - CPPE training completed
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - GPhC-registered pharmacist
  • -Independent Prescriber qualification
  • -Minimum 2 years clinical pharmacy experience
  • -Any relevant leadership or supervisory role

Desirable

  • - CPPE training completed

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).

Additional information

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 name

Penrose Health

Address

Penrose Surgery

33 Penrose Street

London

SE17 3DW


Employer's website

https://www.penrosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Penrose Health

Address

Penrose Surgery

33 Penrose Street

London

SE17 3DW


Employer's website

https://www.penrosehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Adam

Adam.breen2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£53,000 to £58,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5321-25-0016

Job locations

Penrose Surgery

33 Penrose Street

London

SE17 3DW


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