Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Location

South East London

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Description

Purpose of the role:

The Senior Clinical Pharmacist will perform a dual role, with some clinical pharmacist responsibilities (as outlined in the Clinical Pharmacist Job Description) and providing managerial support and clinical supervision to their direct reports within the Clinical Pharmacist team.

Directly reporting to the Regional Lead Pharmacist, they will oversee the daily operations, training, and mentorship of Clinical Pharmacists under them. Their responsibilities will include ensuring the pharmacy services meet specified Key Performance Indicators and Service Level Agreements. They will support the Regional Leads to always deliver the service to the highest standard and to devise and execute action plans aimed at meeting and enhancing performance targets and Key Performance Indicators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Principal Accountabilities

• Under the guidance of the Regional Leads, develop and implement operational strategies to optimise pharmacy services and enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Regional Lead Pharmacist to ensure the effective allocation of resources and staffing levels to meet service demands.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration between the Dispensary and the Clinical Pharmacist team to develop strategies for minimising the impact of out-of-stock situations on patient care and improving product availability, by providing clinical input on product selection and rationalisation.
• Implement and monitor standard operating procedures to streamline workflows, standardise pharmacist tasks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments, such as procurement, finance, and IT, to address operational issues and implement cross-functional initiatives.
• Conduct regular reviews and performance assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

Follow formal processes for managing sickness, capability, and disciplinary issues among Clinical Pharmacists, supported by the People Team and Regional Lead Pharmacists.

Assist in recruitment and selection processes for Clinical Pharmacists, contributing to the identification and selection of qualified candidates who align with organisational values and objectives.

Actively engage in personal and professional development activities, including attending relevant training courses and obtaining certifications to enhance clinical skills and expertise.

Essential Skills

• Pharmacist, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and to comply with the code of conduct
• Relevant post-graduate study (post graduate diploma/certificate or equivalent)
• 3 years clinical experience and proficiency in pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, risk management, and clinical governance principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Keep abreast of policy and professional development within your area of professional expertise.
• To manage own effectively, prioritising workload to meet objectives within agreed timescales.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience in a managerial role within a pharmacy setting.
• Mental health and Palliative care experience.
  
  

This is a full time role but part time at 4 days (0.8 FTE) per week will be considered

Work Location: On the road