Lead Clinical Pharmacist

Lead Clinical Pharmacist | Near Maidstone, Kent

Background

This is a genuine leadership role: the clinical owner of medicines at a large practice, not a senior pharmacist title with extra admin attached. You will work closely with a Managing Partner who wants a clinical partner for the pharmacy team and will back your plans. Bring real vision and you will have the room to deliver it.

Location

The practice sits in a semi-rural commuter area just south of Maidstone, Kent, with good rail links into London. It is around 10 minutes from Maidstone town centre and roughly 30 minutes from both Ashford and Tonbridge.

The Practice

GP training practice with a genuine passion for education
Large practice with a strong partnership team and a large salaried GP team
Medicines and prescribing decisions made in-house, with no inter-practice dynamics to navigate
Tech-forward and ideas-led: bring an idea and it will be considered
Modern, purpose-built main site with excellent staff wellbeing facilities
Broad MDT including ANPs, paramedics, first contact physio and social prescriber
Sociable culture where learning is shared and nobody works in isolation
Your Role

5 hours over 4 or 5 days (compressed hours accepted), with 4 days part time also considered
Line management of an established team of three pharmacists: rotas, appraisals and workflow
Flexible split between clinics and project work, with more project time for someone with real vision
Own prescribing incentive scheme work and prescribing reduction projects, from plan to delivery
Protected clinics booked by a dedicated admin team: 30-minute SMRs and 15-minute DOAC and BP reviews, with admin time built in
No minor illness unless it is an interest
Rota'd Admin GP available 8:30am to 6:30pm daily, plus regular supervision from the GP Partners
Optional late clinic to 8pm, with a later start that day
EMIS Web
Suited to an Independent Prescriber with primary care leadership experience; strong community or retail pharmacy leaders also considered
Salary and Benefits

£33–£40 per hour (£64,350–£78,000 full-time equivalent)
Indemnity covered
NHS Pension
CPPE primary care pathway supported for candidates moving into general practice

Next Steps

For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

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