Lead Clinical Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shoreham-by-sea, BN43 6BT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3277-26-0003 |
Summary
The primary responsibilities of the Lead Clinical Pharmacist include: Clinically assessing and treating patients (face to face and on the phone) using expert knowledge of medicines for specific disease areas. Independently prescribing or committed to completing training to become a prescriber Leading in all medicines related issues for the PCN Reviewing and implementing systems for safer prescribing Providing support and guidance to the pharmacy team, covering areas such as role development, training and work load management. Supporting colleagues and patients with medicines related queries. Contributing to the develop of clear plans to deliver the PCN DES Contract, QOF and locally commissioned quality improvement schemes. Undertaking clinical audits Developing, promoting and implementing the high quality, evidence based and cost-effective use of medicines in primary care in a way that maximises the benefits of medicines to patients and which minimises risks (clinical, legal and financial). Addresses both the public health and social care needs of patients Contributes pharmaceutical advice for the implementation and delivery of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways etc) Works with other general practice teams to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines management is involved Work collaboratively with the Clinical and senior management team Please see full job description for further responsibilities of the role.