We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Services team at Scimitar Park, Harlow. This is a full-time, on-site role with no on-call or night shift requirements. You will lead a team of direct reports, providing mentorship, coaching, and operational oversight to ensure the safe and effective delivery of specialist medications.
This is a non-patient-facing role, focused on high-cost, specialist medications not commonly seen in community pharmacy. You’ll be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining high standards of pharmaceutical care, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
-Act as the Responsible Pharmacist overseeing all pharmacy operations
-Ensure compliance with GPhC standards and regulatory requirements
-Lead, mentor, and develop a team of pharmacists and technicians
-Provide subject matter expertise to business projects and audits
-Oversee the safe and accurate dispensing of medications
-Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive service excellence
What a Typical Day Looks Like
-Leading the shift team, ensuring smooth operations
-Reviewing and checking prescriptions for accuracy and compliance
-Supporting technical training and mentoring staff
-Liaising with internal teams (e.g., QA, compounding, customer services)
-Managing performance and supporting development plans
Why Lloyds Clinical?
We have a lot to offer to not only the 100,000 patients we support, but also to our valued employees. Lloyds Clinical has a wide range of exciting opportunities for passionate professionals across nursing, patient services, compounding, pharmacy and warehousing. These roles come with fantastic benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company bonus scheme
- Outstanding training & development programmes
- Up to £1200 refer a friend bonus
- Full support from our employee assistance programme including a health and well-being app
- Savings and discounts at multiple retailers through our rewards portal