The Pharmacy Clinical Lead serves as a principal resource for clinical pharmacy services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. The role provides clinical leadership and expertise to our team of Senior Clinical Pharmacists within Nottinghamshire PCNs. The post-holder will lead and develop the Senior Clinical Pharmacist team across the PCNs, providing leadership, clinical governance, and assurance.
This is a part-time role offering 7-15 hours (1-2 days) per week.
ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
We are looking for an experienced Senior Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record in leadership. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and collaborator, confident in supporting and managing clinical teams. They should be comfortable working across the PCN network, balancing in-person visits with virtual meetings to manage time efficiently and maintain strong professional relationships.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversight of Clinical Governance and assurance
* Oversight of PCN Dashboard Reports to Medical Director
* Participation in Clinical Governance issues and monthly PICS CG meetings
* Provide leadership and strategic advice on Pharmacist team development, support, and future direction
* Oversee investigations into incidents involving the wider clinical pharmacy team, ensuring Datix is updated accordingly
* Build and sustain positive working relationships with Clinical Directors and other stakeholders within the PCN and PICS network
KEY REQUIREMENTS
* MPharm Qualification
* GPhC Registered
* CPPE Trained
* People and/or team management experience
* Experience in senior-level decision making and delivery in a changing environment
About us
PICS is the employer for this role. We collaborate with patients and partners to design and deliver clinically robust health and social care solutions through Community Services, Out of Hospital Services, GP Practices, and Primary Care Networks. Find out more about us: http://picsnhs.org.uk/.
Benefits of working for PICS
We offer a comprehensive package which includes:
* NHS Pension 2015 Scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Alternative government-based scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 35 days pro-rata (including bank holidays), referencing NHS Agenda for Change and previous NHS service
* Competitive leave entitlement including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, study leave allowance, and sickness provisions
* Access to education and training opportunities, such as CPPE Pharmacy, NHS England Roadmap for First Contact Practitioners, apprenticeship schemes, and professional development support
* Working in a multidisciplinary team with various professionals
* A flexible approach to work-life balance
* Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Access to Blue Light Card scheme
* All staff events and conferences
* Free parking across many sites
* Personalised induction into the company and role
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Oversight of Clinical Governance and assurance
* Oversight of PCN Dashboard Reports to Medical Director
* Participation in Clinical Governance issues and monthly PICS CG meetings
* Investigate incidents involving clinical pharmacists/technicians and ensure Datix is updated
* Manage complaints against clinical pharmacists, including response letters to patients
* Oversee and manage the Senior Clinical Pharmacist Team
* Attend and lead monthly/bimonthly meetings face-to-face
* Conduct annual appraisals for SCPs
* Lead clinical audits such as notes audits, non-medical prescribing audits, and drug safety alerts
* Coordinate with CG lead on NMP audits
* Provide 1:1 meetings and support to SCPs, and engagement with PCN Clinical Directors every 3-6 months
* Provide clinical supervision to Senior Pharmacists
* Ensure mandatory training compliance and take action where needed
* Manage coroners requests or negligence claims related to pharmacists, following PICS procedures
* Report data breaches or IG concerns via Datix within 24 hours
* Disseminate NICE guidance and clinical governance updates
* Advise SCPs and HR on professional conduct and responsibilities
* Attend clinical leads meetings with Medical Director
* Organise and lead a biannual networking event for CPs and Technicians
* Provide strategic advice on pharmacist team development and support
* Collaborate proactively with the Clinical Pharmacy Programme Manager
* Attend ICB meetings on Clinical Pharmacist activities and develop CP networks as appropriate
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
* Explain why you are a suitable fit for this role and your motivation for applying.
Qualifications
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* Provide your GPhC registration number
Experience
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Knowledge and skills
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check is required to check for previous convictions.
Unit H3, Nottingham Business Park
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
E0220-25-0007
Job locations
Primary Integrated Community Services, Unit H3, Nottingham Business Park
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