Deputy Lead Pharmacist

Overview

In this role you will provide expert clinical and operational leadership across pharmacy services in BCHC, CRMP, and PML, supporting safe, patient-centred care and medicines optimisation. You will deputise for the Lead Pharmacist, lead designated service areas, and drive workforce development and quality improvement. The role spans two sites, with a focus on centralising services and maintaining clinical governance and regulatory standards. You will work with cross-functional teams to enhance digital prescribing, medicines safety, and service delivery at scale.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for pharmacy staff and partner agencies; provide guidance and direct requests
• Represent the pharmacy team at management meetings and advise senior leadership
• Lead education and training for pharmacists, staff, pre-registration trainees, and students
• Deliver specialist clinical pharmacy services with evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Support pharmacy policy development, audits, and safety/compliance activities
• Contribute to pharmacovigilance, clinical governance, and service improvement programs
• Support centralisation of pharmacy services across PML and digital transformation of prescribing/medication administration
• Supervise and develop the pharmacy team, with involvement in workforce planning and staff development
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist to ensure continuity of service and decision-making
• Manage equipment, stock, and FeNO testing devices; ensure serviceability and readiness
• Maintain knowledge of practice information systems and assist staff as needed
• Support recruitment and staff development within the pharmacy team

Key requirements

• Qualified Pharmacist registered with the GPhC
• Completed PCPEP and Independent & Supplementary Prescriber status
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in training/education of student pharmacists
• Proven ability to manage a team and work with diverse stakeholders
• Experience in General Practice environment and cross-site coordination
• IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised and deputise for the Lead Pharmacist

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• calm under pressure
• professional and responsible approach
• Medicines optimisation
• Electronic prescribing and medicines administration
• Formulary guidance application

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