Job Description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced

Lead Clinical Pharmacist

with

Independent Prescribing qualifications

to provide senior clinical oversight and leadership to our pharmacy services. This role will focus on delivering expert clinical care, supporting best practice in medicines management, and developing the capability of the wider pharmacy team through training, supervision, and clinical audits.




This role focuses on clinical excellence, quality improvement, and building a culture of safe, evidence-based prescribing.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct structured medication reviews (SMRs) and manage patients with long-term conditions within your scope of practice Prescribe, deprescribe and optimise medicines in line with clinical guidelines and best practice Provide expert advice on prescribing and therapeutics to clinical colleagues Review patients following hospital discharge or changes in medication Support safe prescribing for care homes, vulnerable patients and those with polypharmacy Provide clinical supervision and day-to-day support for other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Lead on case discussions, peer review, and learning from significant events Support the induction and clinical development of newly appointed pharmacy staff Identify training needs and help deliver clinical education sessions to the wider team Lead on medicines audits and quality improvement initiatives across sites Promote adherence to local formulary, NICE guidance, and medicines safety alerts Support achievement of QOF, IIF, and PCN-related prescribing targets Contribute to the development and review of prescribing protocols and pathways

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

GPhC-registered pharmacist with active registration Independent Prescriber qualification Minimum 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience Strong clinical decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously Experience providing training, mentorship or supervision

Benefits

The right candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, ability to maintain an effective balance between speed and accuracy, and you'll need to be flexible / a good team player. Strong clinical knowledge that you're confident to use and good organisational skills are also vitally important to ensure success in the role.




Minimum requirements: Registered Pharmacist with valid GPhC registration. Previous experience working in General Practice preferred but not required.

About Penrose Health

Penrose Health | London is a brand that is dedicated to providing the best healthcare services to its patients. Our mission is to deliver top-quality care to all of our patients, and we strive to achieve this through various means. Firstly, we have created a highly skilled team of dedicated clinicians and non-clinicians who are available to look after our entire patient population. We also prioritize the establishment of a large, diverse, and permanent workforce within a healthy working environment, ensuring stability, growth, and continuity of care. We work closely with our partners at the CCG, Federations, and neighboring practices to ensure that our patients have access to a full range of essential and additional services. Moreover, we prioritize efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation of robust systems and processes. Our focus on maintaining strong governance ensures consistently high clinical standards across the board. We are proud to serve over 70,000 patients across 8 sites in South East London with the help of our dedicated team of over 170 employees. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our Good rating by the Care Quality Commission and our high ratings on both NHS.UK and Google. Visit us at our conveniently located headquarters at 3 Kingfisher Square, London, England, SE8 5DA, United Kingdom, or reach out to us at hello@penrosehealth.co.uk. We value your privacy and adhere to the GDPR guidelines. Learn more about our career opportunities and our commitment to privacy through our website. Discover the Penrose Health experience today! Copyright Penrose Health 2021. Hours of operation can be found on our website.