Lead Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,000.00 to £58,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53000.00 - £58000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE17 3DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5321-25-0016 |
Summary
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