Lead Pharmacist
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 30 March 2026
Are you a clinical pharmacist looking for a rewarding managerial and developmental role that allows you to use your skills in our Hospitals and community services? Are you looking for a role with variety focused on clinical patient care? Then this is the job for you!
This exciting role will provide clinical pharmacy services to Community Hospitals with opportunities for some remote and flexible working.
You will be a core member of the Trust's team, providing professional pharmaceutical governance, medicines safety, medicines information, medicines finance, education and training and medicines optimisation support to the team and the service's patients. You will build relationships and work with internal stakeholders and external partners to support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care to all patients.
We welcome applications from individuals who are hardworking and are motivated by wanting to optimise patient care and develop pharmacy services. Working closely with other healthcare professionals, including attending consultant ward rounds, working with specialist nurse teams and you will be part of a supportive and experienced pharmacy team.
You will be supported to develop your skill set with both the Nonmedical prescribing and the advanced practitioner pathway.
Proposed interview date: 9th April 2026
Main duties of the job
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
This role will include the development of a clinical ward service, with full support from experienced medicines management technicians. The service will involve:
* Attendance at consultant ward rounds
* Encouraging uptake of the self‑administration policy
* Education of members of the multi‑disciplinary team
* Counselling patients and carers on medication
In addition, you will be responsible for development and review of suitable polices and guidelines to support the expanding role of the Urgent Treatment Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with a passion for service development whilst maintaining and expanding their clinical skill set. You will line manage the pharmacy staff working in your area and you will have the opportunity to develop managerial skills.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Professional Qualification - MSc in pharmacy or equivalent (BSc, BPharm)
* Current professional registration i.e. GPhC
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
* Independent prescriber* *if not completed or currently undertaking must be willing to complete at earliest convenience
Skills
* Excellent written and oral skills and able to communicate complex information effectively at all levels. Have the appropriate IT skills to utilise clinical information systems, databases, and other software to improve patient care
* Able to critically review, analyse and interpret complex clinical literature and medicines legislation
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.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Part‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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