Job Description

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About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Services team at Scimitar Park, Harlow. This is a full-time, on-site role with no on-call or night shift requirements. You will lead a team of direct reports, providing mentorship, coaching, and operational oversight to ensure the safe and effective delivery of specialist medications.



This is a non-patient-facing role, focused on high-cost, specialist medications not commonly seen in community pharmacy. You'll be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining high standards of pharmaceutical care, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Responsible Pharmacist overseeing all pharmacy operations Ensure compliance with GPhC standards and regulatory requirements Lead, mentor, and develop a team of pharmacists and technicians Provide subject matter expertise to business projects and audits Oversee the safe and accurate dispensing of medications Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive service excellence

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Leading the shift team, ensuring smooth operations Reviewing and checking prescriptions for accuracy and compliance Supporting technical training and mentoring staff Liaising with internal teams (e.g., QA, compounding, customer services) Managing performance and supporting development plans

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company bonus scheme Outstanding training & development programmes Up to 1200 refer a friend bonus Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal ###

About You

GPhC-registered Pharmacist with Independent Prescribing qualification Proven experience in a senior or team leadership role
Independent Prescriber with practical experience Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and quality assurance Ability to manage high-pressure situations and maintain composure Excellent communication, mentoring, and organisational skills





Be part of a pharmacy-led business with clear progression pathways


Work in a collaborative, supportive environment with a strong team culture

Access to structured development and CPD opportunities

On-site parking available; accessible via public transport###

About Us

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person-centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team



At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.