Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) is seeking an experienced and motivated pharmacist to provide clinical leadership and operational oversight of the clinical pharmacy service to Hepatology, including support to the Trust's viral hepatitis pathways.
The post-holder will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to hepatology services, working closely with consultants, MDTs and the wider pharmacy team to ensure safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines. This includes supporting antiviral treatment pathways, medicines optimisation initiatives and service improvement activity.
The role includes professional leadership and supervision of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians supporting hepatology services, alongside a continued clinical commitment. The post-holder will contribute to audit, reporting and engagement with regional networks, supporting delivery of Trust and system priorities within a defined governance framework.
Interview date: 5th March 2026
Main duties of the job
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To lead the delivery of a safe, effective and patient-centred clinical pharmacy service to Hepatology.
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To provide clinical expertise and medicines optimisation support to hepatology MDTs, including antiviral therapies and complex medicines.
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To support monitoring, follow-up and continuity of care for patients within hepatology and viral hepatitis pathways.
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To provide professional leadership, supervision and development of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the hepatology service.
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To contribute to service improvement, audit and reporting activity in line with Trust and regional requirements.
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To support cost-effective use of medicines, including contribution to biosimilar switching and high-cost drug optimisation where appropriate.
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To maintain a clinical presence and act as a senior clinical role model within the pharmacy team.
About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a large acute Trust serving a diverse population across south east London. The Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, equitable care and to supporting staff through inclusive leadership, development opportunities and a strong focus on wellbeing.
Our people are our greatest asset. LGT promotes a culture of engagement and belonging through its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, supported by staff networks, leadership development programmes and training initiatives. The Trust is committed to embedding equality and inclusion into everyday practice and decision-making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a proactive, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to Hepatology within the Trust. This includes promoting the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines, supporting continuity of care across primary and secondary care interfaces, and providing leadership to pharmacy staff within the specialty.
The post-holder will act as the main pharmacy contact for Hepatology, supporting service delivery, medicines optimisation and service development within an agreed governance and leadership structure.
Clinical services and patient care
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To provide senior clinical pharmacy input to hepatology services, including participation in MDT working as appropriate.
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To support medicines reconciliation, monitoring and optimisation for hepatology patients.
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To ensure safe prescribing, administration and monitoring of high-risk and specialist medicines.
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To support the investigation of medication-related incidents and implementation of action plans.
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To act as a clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of pharmaceutical care.
Leadership and service development
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To lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to Hepatology within agreed objectives.
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To contribute to the development and implementation of local and national guidelines and policies.
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To support audit, data collection and reporting requirements related to hepatology and viral hepatitis services.
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To work collaboratively with senior pharmacy colleagues to ensure effective service delivery.
Divisional and financial support
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To support monitoring and management of medicines expenditure within Hepatology.
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To contribute to identification and delivery of cost-saving and medicines optimisation initiatives.
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To promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the specialty.
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To support business cases and service developments involving medicines as required.
Staff management, education and training
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To support the induction, supervision and development of pharmacy staff within the hepatology service.
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To contribute to appraisal, objective setting and performance management in line with Trust processes.
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To provide education and training to pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
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To support undergraduate, trainee pharmacist and postgraduate education as appropriate.
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To maintain personal CPD and professional development.
Research, audit and quality improvement
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To lead or contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives within hepatology services.
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To support dissemination of learning through local presentation and reporting.
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To contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement of pharmacy practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a proactive, patient-focused clinical pharmacy service to Hepatology within the Trust. This includes promoting the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines, supporting continuity of care across primary and secondary care interfaces, and providing leadership to pharmacy staff within the specialty.
The post-holder will act as the main pharmacy contact for Hepatology, supporting service delivery, medicines optimisation and service development within an agreed governance and leadership structure.
Clinical services and patient care
-
To provide senior clinical pharmacy input to hepatology services, including participation in MDT working as appropriate.
-
To support medicines reconciliation, monitoring and optimisation for hepatology patients.
-
To ensure safe prescribing, administration and monitoring of high-risk and specialist medicines.
-
To support the investigation of medication-related incidents and implementation of action plans.
-
To act as a clinical role model, demonstrating high standards of pharmaceutical care.
Leadership and service development
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To lead and develop the clinical pharmacy service to Hepatology within agreed objectives.
-
To contribute to the development and implementation of local and national guidelines and policies.
-
To support audit, data collection and reporting requirements related to hepatology and viral hepatitis services.
-
To work collaboratively with senior pharmacy colleagues to ensure effective service delivery.
Divisional and financial support
-
To support monitoring and management of medicines expenditure within Hepatology.
-
To contribute to identification and delivery of cost-saving and medicines optimisation initiatives.
-
To promote evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the specialty.
-
To support business cases and service developments involving medicines as required.
Staff management, education and training
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To support the induction, supervision and development of pharmacy staff within the hepatology service.
-
To contribute to appraisal, objective setting and performance management in line with Trust processes.
-
To provide education and training to pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
-
To support undergraduate, trainee pharmacist and postgraduate education as appropriate.
-
To maintain personal CPD and professional development.
Research, audit and quality improvement
-
To lead or contribute to audit and quality improvement initiatives within hepatology services.
-
To support dissemination of learning through local presentation and reporting.
-
To contribute to service evaluation and continuous improvement of pharmacy practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent.
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
Desirable
- Qualified Independent Prescriber with GPhC annotation
- Management/Leadership courses i.e. Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant area of practice.
- Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
- Demonstrable experience of managing staff/ teams.
- Demonstrable experience of co- ordinating and leading on clinical audit.
- Demonstrable experience of protocol/ guideline development.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the delivery of Viral Hepatitis Services
- Demonstrable experience in the delivery of iURPs
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant local and national standards associated with medicines optimisation and integrated care
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to think strategically.
- Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding.
- Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level).
- Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately.
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent.
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent).
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.
Desirable
- Qualified Independent Prescriber with GPhC annotation
- Management/Leadership courses i.e. Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy or equivalent relevant area of practice.
- Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
- Demonstrable experience of managing staff/ teams.
- Demonstrable experience of co- ordinating and leading on clinical audit.
- Demonstrable experience of protocol/ guideline development.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in the delivery of Viral Hepatitis Services
- Demonstrable experience in the delivery of iURPs
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant local and national standards associated with medicines optimisation and integrated care
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to think strategically.
- Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding.
- Ability to provide highly complex information on Pharmacy Services issues and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor/executive director level).
- Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure.
Desirable
- Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately.
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
