Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Services – North Division
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, E15 4BQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
As a senior member of the Pharmacy Department, the post-holder will: Lead on the delivery and development of high-quality clinical pharmacy services a...
The postholder will be required to support the Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Quality, Network Sites to deliver and develop the clinical and operational pharmacy service delivery across the whole network.
This involves clinical and operational services across all the Moorfields North network sites and the Moorfields satellite pharmacies located at Ealing, Northwick Park, St. Ann's and Stratford site.
The postholder will be required to lead on development and delivery of efficient medicines optimisation agenda at individual clinical service level across the division. This includes the safe and cost-effective prescribing in accordance with national and local agreed guidelines.
The posts holder is responsible for the overall operations of network site pharmacies including managing service rosters and ensuring safe staffing levels are maintained at all times.
The post holder will be responsible for the investigation and management of medication related incidents and patient complaints including those received via the Trust's Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
The post holder will be responsible for the development of the clinical and practical skills for network site pharmacy staff.
For full details please refer to the job description and personal specifications for this post.
Clinical and operational service development and delivery:
- To lead on development and delivery of efficient medicines optimisation agenda at individual clinical service level across the division.
- To liaise with Service Directors to promote safe and cost-effective prescribing.
- To be responsible for the overall operations of network site pharmacies.
- Where required, to provide operational support to the teams when necessary.
- To support the Associate Chief Pharmacist in investigating and managing incidents and complaints.
- To regularly carry out practice and clinical audits.
- To support the identification of Cost Improvement Plans (CIP).
- To work with the High-Cost Medicine team in the management of PbR excluded medicines.
- To develop the clinical and practical skills for network site pharmacy staff.
- Educational Supervisor and an Educational Facilitator for clinical pharmacists undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.
- To assist with the provision of teaching sessions and oversee the development of pharmacy and other staff.
- To manage the specialist pharmacists and lead pharmacy technician across the division.
- To carry out appraisal, recruitment and performance review of these staff.
- To recruit, develop and motivate staff to ensure they can and do perform well in their job.
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Qualifications
Essential: - Pharmacy degree; - 1 year pre-registration training; - Certificate / Diploma
Desirable: - Leadership qualification; - management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a hospital setting
- Provision of specialist pharmacy service
- Policy and guideline development
- Previous staff management experience
- Cost / expenditure reporting and analysis
- Previous experience in mentoring and training
- Previous experience in service development and project management
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of complex medicines use and issues across the interface
- Excellent clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
- Understanding of current issues affecting procurement & supply issues
Desirable: - Clinical ophthalmology; - CIPs projects and QIPP initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Organisation / time management skills
- Advanced influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to prioritise work and work under pressure
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative
- Ability and willingness to travel to various Moorfields sites across the division
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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