Lead Pharmacist – Pharmacy Operations

Lloyds Pharmacy Clinical Homecare Limited.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent clinical homecare provider in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Lead Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations. This non-patient-facing role focuses on specialist medications and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, manage a team, and enhance service delivery. Strong clinical judgement and a background in medicines management are essential. Comprehensive training and support are offered, alongside competitive benefits including annual leave and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Up to £1200 refer-a-friend bonus

Outstanding training & development programmes

Health & well-being support

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role such as regional management.
• Strong background in medicines management.
• Clinically confident with sound judgement and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Pharmacist for the site.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of pharmacy operations.
• Lead and develop a team of pharmacists and technicians.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Leadership capability

Communication skills

Mentoring ability

Organisational skills

Education

GPhC‑registered Pharmacist

Independent Prescribing qualification

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a clinically confident and experienced Lead Pharmacist to take ownership of pharmacy leadership at our Scimitar Park site. This is a non-patient-facing role, focused on high-cost, specialist medications not commonly seen in community pharmacy.

As the site’s Lead Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in medicines management, clinical decision-making, and regulatory compliance. You’ll bring strong clinical judgement, leadership capability, and the confidence to make decisions based on experience and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Pharmacist for the site
• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of pharmacy operations
• Lead and develop a team of pharmacists and technicians
• Ensure compliance with GPhC standards and regulatory frameworks
• Support medicines management and clinical governance initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive service excellence
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and business projects

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Leading the pharmacy team and ensuring smooth daily operations
• Making clinical decisions based on best practice and experience
• Supporting staff development through mentoring and coaching
• Liaising with QA, compounding, and customer service teams
• Driving continuous improvement in pharmaceutical care

Why Lloyds Clinical?

We support over 100,000 patients and offer exciting opportunities across pharmacy, nursing, compounding, and more. Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Up to £1200 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Outstanding training & development programmes
• Health & well‑being support via our employee assistance programme
• Discounts at major retailers via our rewards portal

About You

• GPhC‑registered Pharmacist with Independent Prescribing qualification
• Proven experience in a senior or leadership role such as regional management
• Strong background in medicines management
• Clinically confident with sound judgement and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and organisational abilities

Be part of a pharmacy‑led business with clear progression pathways, work in a collaborative, supportive environment with a strong team culture, access to structured development and CPD opportunities, and on‑site parking available; accessible via public transport.

About Us

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity & inclusion, taking a person‑centred approach to our interview process that is fair and free from both discrimination and bias. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our resourcing team.

At Lloyds Clinical, with over four decades of experience supporting patients since 1975, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional clinical homecare services to more than 100,000 patients in their own homes, workplaces, or communities across the UK. Our comprehensive range of treatments spans from medication delivery to specialised nursing for complex conditions such as home parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, IV antibiotics, enzyme replacement therapy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and beyond. Working in collaboration with the NHS, pharmaceutical companies, and private medical insurers, we prioritise patient care and are guided by our values of Delivering together, Being Accountable, Giving it our all and Continually Improving to provide the highest standards of service delivery and patient outcomes.