Lead Pharmacist

Position: Lead Pharmacist
Organization: Valentine Health Partnership
Closing Date: 16 August 2024

An exciting opportunity awaits a highly motivated and experienced Lead Pharmacist to join the General Practice Team at Valentine Health Partnership. This role will work closely with the GP clinical lead to spearhead medicines optimization plans and integrate pharmacy professional practices into daily patient care, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities within our diverse communities.

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and deliver the VHP medicines optimization plan in collaboration with the GP clinical lead.
• Clinical Guidance: Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice and clear leadership on effective medicine strategies.
• Program Development: Support and advise on pathway development, transformation, contracting, and resource use.
• Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with SEL ICB, South East London system, and other stakeholders.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement measures to assess performance against medicines optimization workplans.
• Risk Management: Manage clinical and financial risk strategies for medicines optimization.
• Workforce Development: Lead initiatives to develop the pharmacy workforce at VHP, including supporting PCN Pharmacists and Community Pharmacy Neighbourhood Leads.

Valentine Health Partnership is a large, innovative GP Training Practice in Greenwich, serving over 32,000 patients with surgeries in Woolwich and Shooters Hill. We pride ourselves on a supportive, sociable working environment with a strong team ethos and commitment to health promotion and disease prevention.

Benefits Include:

• 6 weeks annual leave
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Monthly staff meetings with provided lunch
• Weekly food provisions
• Yearly pay raises
• On-site free parking and compact gym
• Company events and team bonding activities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Health and wellbeing resources

Essential:

• Qualified Clinical Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Clinical diploma or equivalent
• Independent prescriber

Desirable:

• Membership in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Experience working with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds
• Knowledge of read-codes/clinical coding
• Master’s degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent

This position requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and possess the qualifications and experience we seek, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Valentine Health Partnership. Join us in making a difference in our community’s health and well-being.