Lead Clinical Pharmacist

Haringey GP Federation

The closing date is 16 March 2025

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Job summary

Job Title Salary BandLead Clinical Pharmacist Band 8b

(Maternity Cover)

Accountable to: Director of Operations, Haringey GP Federation

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer, Haringey GP Federation

Hours of work 15 hours per week

Remuneration Dependent on experience

Contract Length 12 month fixed term

Interview: 18/03/2025

Main duties of the job

They will oversee and continue to develop a highly successful and growing team of 42 pharmacists, 4 pharmacy technicians, 4 pre-registration pharmacy technicians (PTPTs) and trainee pharmacists spread across Haringey practices.

As Lead Pharmacist (LCP) you will directly line manage 4-6 Senior Clinical pharmacists who will in turn provide line management to up to 12 clinical pharmacists/pharmacy technicians/ PTPTs and support development of trainees. This includes conducting one to ones, appraisals and providing mentorship to support the development and progress of senior pharmacists workstreams.

The LCP will oversee a team budget and work with PCNs and/or the HGPF network support team to manage pharmacy budgets where applicable and relevant. The LCP will consider risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure good governance to provide a high quality service.

You will have sound understanding of the national, regional, and local strategic priorities that impact clinical pharmacy and will be proactive in ensuring these priorities are delivered.

About us

We are the Haringey GP Federation, a young and growing organisation working with 34 member practices in the diverse and vibrant borough of Haringey in north London.

Our vision is to support the people of Haringey to be healthier and happier. We do this by strengthening, innovating and advocating for strong and sustainable General Practice in Haringey.

Our friendly, collaborative team has deservedly earned a strong reputation for providing best practice Primary Care services at scale. We are proud that our teams achievements have won external recognition, including at the recent HSJ awards for demonstrating professionally diverse clinical leadership in primary care.

We welcome and encourage innovative ways of working which respond to the changing needs of the population in Haringey. We are building a sustainable workforce that is fully equipped and motivated for the work we undertake and constantly seek to expand opportunities which allow development for our staff and practices alike.

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£60,000 to £65,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0002-25-0012

Job locations

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include clinical sessions in a Haringey practice and the lead pharmacist must demonstrate expertise in the areas of chronic disease management, structured medication reviews, high risk medication management and wider primary care clinical priority areas. The post holder will provide support to general practice staff and teams for prescription and medication related queries as required by the practice(s) they work in. This time would be outside of the 15 hours towards this role.

They will support and lead on quality improvement initiatives on a practice/PCN or organisational level and improve medicines reconciliation and transfer of care of patients across sectors.

They will have experience in the providing support to the MDT team and be able and ability to facilitate group training sessions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will include clinical sessions in a Haringey practice and the lead pharmacist must demonstrate expertise in the areas of chronic disease management, structured medication reviews, high risk medication management and wider primary care clinical priority areas. The post holder will provide support to general practice staff and teams for prescription and medication related queries as required by the practice(s) they work in. This time would be outside of the 15 hours towards this role.

They will support and lead on quality improvement initiatives on a practice/PCN or organisational level and improve medicines reconciliation and transfer of care of patients across sectors.

They will have experience in the providing support to the MDT team and be able and ability to facilitate group training sessions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  • Post-graduate clinical diploma level or equivalent training/experience or independent prescriber

Desirable

  • HEE or affiliate educator training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Masters degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
  • Post-graduate clinical diploma level or equivalent training/experience or independent prescriber

Desirable

  • HEE or affiliate educator training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Haringey GP Federation

Address

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY


Employer's website

https://www.haringeygpfederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Haringey GP Federation

Address

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY


Employer's website

https://www.haringeygpfederation.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Shivani Patel

shivani.patel15@nhs.net

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£60,000 to £65,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0002-25-0012

Job locations

48 Station Road

Wood Green

London

N22 7TY


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