Strategic Governance Pharmacist & Medication Safety Lead

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Lead Pharmacist for Governance on a fixed-term contract. This role includes serving as the Medication Safety Officer, overseeing clinical audits, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Candidates should have a Master's in Pharmacy, a minimum of 5 years hospital pharmacy experience, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical healthcare

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Season ticket travel loan

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration hospital pharmacy experience.
• Comprehensive clinical rotations across multiple specialities.
• Experience leading clinical audits and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medication Safety Officer for pharmacy.
• Lead clinical audit programmes and respond to incidents.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and prepare for inspections.

Skills

Post-registration hospital pharmacy experience

Effective teamwork

Policy development

Audit experience

Risk management

Mentoring pharmacy staff

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Lead Pharmacist for Governance on a fixed-term contract. This role includes serving as the Medication Safety Officer, overseeing clinical audits, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. Candidates should have a Master's in Pharmacy, a minimum of 5 years hospital pharmacy experience, and strong teamwork skills. The position offers competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.