Lead Pharmacist; Independent Prescriber

Lead Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber)

Join Penrose Health as a Lead Pharmacist (Independent Prescriber) and step into a role where clinical expertise meets leadership. You’ll be the go‑to clinical expert, guiding best practice in medicines management, auditing prescribing quality, and supporting colleagues to deliver exceptional care.

Final date to receive applications: 30 January 2026
Department: Pharmacists
Location: South East London Sites
Compensation: £53,000 – £58,000 / year

Are you ready to take charge of safe, evidence‑based prescribing, mentor a talented team, and make a real impact on patient outcomes? If you love problem‑solving, thrive under pressure, and believe in clear communication with patients, this is your chance to shine.

• Leading clinical pharmacy services – setting the standard for safe, evidence‑based prescribing.
• Conducting Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs) – optimising medicines for patients with long‑term conditions.
• Prescribing and deprescribing confidently – ensuring treatments align with best practice and patient needs.
• Providing expert advice – supporting GPs, nurses, and the wider team with complex medication queries.
• Managing post‑discharge reviews – ensuring seamless transitions and safe medication changes.
• Mentoring and supervising pharmacy staff – building capability and confidence across the team.
• Auditing and improving prescribing quality – driving medicines optimisation and governance.
• Leading quality improvement projects – promoting adherence to NICE guidance and local formulary.
• Collaborating across practices and PCNs – working with clinicians to achieve prescribing targets.
• Championing better communication with patients – ensuring they understand and trust their treatment plans.

• Love solving complex clinical problems – and enjoy being the go‑to expert for medicines advice.
• Communicate with confidence and clarity – whether mentoring colleagues or reassuring patients.
• Stay calm under pressure – and keep accuracy at the heart of everything you do.
• Enjoy supporting others – helping pharmacists and technicians grow through guidance and supervision.
• Have an eye for quality improvement – audits, governance, and best practice excite you.
• Believe in better patient communication – because understanding treatment is just as important as prescribing it.
• Are detail‑driven and organised – managing priorities without breaking a sweat.
• Inspire team morale – bringing positivity and confidence to the pharmacy team.

More information can be found in the full Job Description on our website. We do not sponsor applicants for this role; you must have the right to work in the UK to apply.