About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and clinically confident Lead Pharmacist to join our expanding private pharmacy service in Gloucester. This hybrid role combines leadership within our busy dispensary with ward based clinical pharmacy support across several community hospitals in Gloucestershire. You will play a key role in medicines optimisation, patient safety, and multidisciplinary working, while supporting the development of our pharmacy teams. The position offers varied clinical exposure, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across care settings. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally are essential.
Main duties of the job
In this hybrid role, you will provide leadership within our Gloucester dispensary while delivering clinical pharmacy support to community hospitals across Gloucestershire. You will oversee day to day dispensary operations, support the development of pharmacy staff, and ensure safe, efficient, and patient centred service delivery. The role includes clinical screening, accuracy checking, and offering clear medicines advice to ward teams.
Across community hospital sites, you will contribute to medicines reconciliation, multidisciplinary ward rounds, and structured medication reviews. You will help identify and resolve medicines related issues, support safe prescribing practices, and play an active role in medicines governance. The post requires confident clinical decision making, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently across multiple locations
About us
Fairview Health is a rapidly growing pharmacy and medicines management provider supporting NHS Trusts, Unscheduled Care services, and Primary Care organisations across the UK. We operate a network of pharmacies and WDA licensed premises in London, Gloucester, the West Midlands, and the North of England, delivering safe, efficient, and compliant access to medicines. Our teams work closely with Community and Mental Health Trusts to enhance patient care, strengthen medicines governance, and improve operational resilience. As an organisation, we are committed to high clinical standards, continuous improvement, and providing supportive environments where pharmacy professionals can develop and thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
Lead Pharmacist Private Pharmacy & Community Hospital Support
Location: Gloucester (with travel to community hospitals across Gloucestershire) Contract: Full Time Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per annum Employer: Fairview Health Interview Process: Includes mandatory trial days
About Fairview Health
Fairview Health is a rapidly expanding organisation dedicated to providing safe, efficient, and compliant access to medicines across NHS Trusts, Unscheduled Care, and Primary Care settings.
We operate a growing network of pharmacies and WDA licensed premises across London, Gloucester, the West Midlands, and the North of England, supporting both Community and Mental Health Trusts.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and clinically confident Lead Pharmacist to join our private pharmacy team in Gloucester.
This hybrid role combines dispensary leadership with ward based clinical pharmacy support across several community hospitals in Gloucestershire. The post offers varied clinical exposure and the opportunity to actively contribute to medicines optimisation and patient safety across care settings.
Key Responsibilities
Dispensary Leadership Gloucester Pharmacy
Lead and support dispensary staff, working closely with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure a safe, efficient, and patient centred service.
Clinically screen and accuracy check prescriptions using a high standard of clinical judgement Work collaboratively with ACTs and ACDs to support training, development, and continuous skill growth across the team. Provide clear medicines advice to wards, including interactions, side effect management, and optimisation Experience with SystmOne is desirable
Community Hospital Clinical Support Gloucestershire
Lead and develop the pharmacy clinical team of Pharmacists and Technicians while delivering clear feedback, operational insight, and collaborative support to the Pharmacy Manager to enhance service quality and performance.
Conduct medicines reconciliation at admission, discharge, and transfer of care
Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, providing expert pharmaceutical input Undertake structured clinical medication reviews for patients with long term conditions or polypharmacy Identify, manage, and resolve medication related risks and drug related problems Support safe prescribing practices and medicines governance
Person Specification
Essential
GPhC registered Pharmacist Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong clinical reasoning and problem solving ability Ability to work independently across multiple sites Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Gloucestershire Desirable
Experience in community pharmacy, primary care, or ward based clinical pharmacy Experience working within community hospitals or intermediate care settings
Why Join Fairview Health?
Join a friendly, supportive, and expanding pharmacy organisation Enjoy a varied role combining dispensary leadership with meaningful clinical exposure Opportunities for ongoing clinical and professional development Make a tangible difference to patient care across Gloucestershire
Mandatory Trial Days (Interview Process)
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend trial days, which will include:
Dispensary Assessment
Accuracy checking exercises Integration into the live dispensary workflow Team Interaction Assessment
Communication style Professionalism Adaptability and problem solving skills These sessions help ensure the role is a good fit for both the candidate and the team.
How to Apply
Option 1 NHS Jobs Apply via the NHS Jobs website by searching: Pharmacist Fairview Health, Gloucester
Option 2 Email Application Send your CV and a covering letter (please include the job title in the subject line) to: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GPhC registered Pharmacist Strong clinical reasoning and problemsolving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Ability to work independently across multiple sites Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Gloucestershire
Desirable
Experience in community pharmacy, primary care, or wardbased clinical pharmacy Experience working within community hospitals or intermediate care settings Familiarity with SystmOne Evidence of ongoing CPD relevant to clinical pharmacy or leadership Postgraduate clinical qualification (e.g. IP, clinical diploma)
Experience Essential
Experience working as a registered Pharmacist in a clinical or dispensary setting. Experience clinically screening and accuracy checking prescriptions. Experience providing medicines advice to clinical teams or patients. Experience working independently across multiple sites or services. Experience contributing to safe, efficient dispensary operations. Experience working within SOPs, clinical governance frameworks, and medicines legislation.
Desirable
Experience in community pharmacy, primary care, or ward based clinical pharmacy. Experience working within community hospitals or intermediate care settings. Experience conducting medicines reconciliation and structured medication reviews. Experience participating in multidisciplinary ward rounds. Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing pharmacy staff. Experience identifying and resolving medicines related risks or drug related problems. Experience using SystmOne
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Fairview Health Ltd
Address Unit 10 Rockhaven
Triangle Way
Gloucester
GL1 1AJ
Employer's website https://fairviewhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)