Interim Lead Pharmacist
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Job Location:
Nottingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who are we
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England providing outpatients appointments diagnostictestingand eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us whatitslike to work here we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for thethird-yearrunning. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UKs top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.
We are looking for an experienced Interim LeadPharmacist to join us on a fixed term basis for upto 6 months.We are looking for someone with an immediate start.
This is a full-time role but applications for4 days per weekmay be considered.It is home based with regular national travel to our services.
Overview of the role
Reporting to the Head of Quality and Patient Safety you will act as dedicated central support to developleadand embed effective medicines management governance across Newmedica sites.
Your remit will include developing and aligning policies overseeing compliance and auditing delivering onsite training supporting meetings at a senior level and providing line management to the Support Pharmacist.
Sowhat will I be doing
In this role you will play a key part in embedding and strengthening policies and procedures relating to pharmacy services. This includes the dispensing of medicationmaintainingmedicines security and storage and ensuring adherence to our formulary.
You will work to align governance processes and medicines pathways across the organisation regularly reviewing and updating policies to ensure they meet regulatory and bestpracticestandards.
You willdevelop andoverseePGD processes andNon-MedicalPrescribers governance lead the development of our inhouse formulary and carry out compliance visits and data analysis to support continuous improvement.
A significant part of the role will involve securingsenior levelapproval for proposed changes implementing new processes and providing effective coaching and training to ensure consistent adoption across all sites.
You willattendandproduce reports for relevant committees and act as an influential advisor building strong relationships and managing challenging conversations with confidence.
What experience do I need
You will be a qualified GPhC Pharmacist with experience of working in secondary care.
You will haveoperatedat a senior management level (typically NHS Band 8ab or above) and will bring extensive knowledge of pharmacy regulations medicines governance and associated legal frameworks.
Experience in pharmacy compliance auditingPGDmanagementelectronicprescribingsystemsandpolicy development is essential. Knowledge of ophthalmology is desirable as is experience in project management.
To succeed in the role you will need strongstakeholdermanagementcapabilities the ability to coach others effectively and the confidence to challenge whereappropriateand navigate complex or difficult discussions. Attention to detail and a commitment tohigh standardsof practice will be key to your success.
What can we offer you
- An annualsalary up to 65k depending upon experience
- Annual car allowance of 5500
- Aquarterlycompany bonus of up to17% based on company performance and personal objectives
- Annual profit share scheme
- 25 days annual leaveper annumincluding 1 day birthday leave plus bank holidays
- A company pension scheme
- Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests discounted or free glasses a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice service private medical insurance private dental care health care scheme death in service cover of4x salary an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work and a retail/technology discount scheme.
- An environment whereyourlearning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
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Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in theUKand a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessaryin the event ofa successful application which we will pay for.
At Newmedica we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job regardless of any protected characteristics.
Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people irrespective of gender age disability sexual orientation race language religion ethnic or social origin.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- LTC Pharmacy
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Continuous Improvement
- Go
- Infusion Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Training & Development
- Order Entry
- Epic
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience
- Compounding Medications
About Company
Newmedica offer a range of Private and NHS eye health care treatments, specialising in expert cataract surgery. With 40 locations, we're on hand to help.
