Overview of the role
As Lead Pharmacist you will be the subject matter expert in medicines management for Newmedica and will also act as the Controlled Drug Accountable Officer (CDAO).
Reporting to the Head of Quality and Patient Safety, you will act as dedicated central support to develop, lead and embed effective medicines management governance across Newmedica sites.
Your remit will include developing and aligning policies, overseeing compliance and auditing, delivering on site training, supporting meetings at a senior level, and providing line management to the Support Pharmacist.
What will I be doing?
In this role, you will play a key part in embedding and strengthening policies and procedures relating to pharmacy services. This includes the dispensing of medication, maintaining medicines security and storage, and ensuring adherence to our formulary.
You will work to align governance processes and medicines pathways across the organisation, regularly reviewing and updating policies to ensure they meet regulatory and best practice standards.
You will develop and oversee PGD processes and Non-Medical Prescribers governance, lead the development of our in-house formulary, and carry out compliance visits and data analysis to support continuous improvement.
A significant part of the role will involve securing senior level approval for proposed changes, implementing new processes, and providing effective coaching and training to ensure consistent adoption across all sites.
You will attend and produce reports for relevant committees and act as an influential advisor, building strong relationships and managing challenging conversations with confidence.
What experience do I need?
You will be a qualified GPhC Pharmacist with experience of working in secondary care.
You will have operated at a senior management level (typically NHS Band 8a–b or above) and will bring extensive knowledge of pharmacy regulations, medicines governance and associated legal frameworks.
Experience in pharmacy compliance, auditing, PGD management, electronic prescribing systems and policy development is essential. Knowledge of ophthalmology is desirable, as is experience in project management.
To succeed in the role, you will need strong stakeholder management capabilities, the ability to coach others effectively and the confidence to challenge where appropriate and navigate complex or difficult discussions. Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of practice will be key to your success.
What can we offer you?
* A n annual salary up to £65k depending upon experience
* Annual car allowance of £5,50
* A quarterly company bonus of up to 17%, based on company performance and personal objectives
* Annual profit share scheme
* 25 days annual leave per annum including 1 day birthday leave, plus bank holidays
* A company pension scheme
* Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service, private medical insurance, private dental care, health care scheme, death in service cover of 4x salary, an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work, and a retail/technology discount scheme.
* An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
For more information please contact: joinus@newmedica.co.uk
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.
Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.
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