About this role
Job summary
Brunel Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Lead Clinical Pharmacist with Independent Prescribing rights to provide expert clinical oversight, mentorship, and leadership across our GP practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated pharmacist who wants to make a real impact in patient care without formal line management responsibilities. Youll lead on medicines optimisation, support safe and effective prescribing, and help develop the wider pharmacy team through training, clinical supervision, and quality improvement.
Working within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment on the Brunel University London campus, youll have the autonomy to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while contributing to the continued development of our pharmacy services.
If youre a GPhC-registered pharmacist with at least 2 years clinical experience and a passion for improving patient outcomes, wed love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior clinical oversight for all aspects of pharmacy services within the practice Undertake medication reviews and manage complex patients with long-term conditions Prescribe safely and effectively within scope of competence as an Independent Prescriber Support the development and delivery of practice protocols, prescribing guidelines, and formulary management Lead on medicines safety and quality improvement initiatives in line with national and local priorities Provide clinical advice and support to GPs, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary team Conduct clinical audits and contribute to CQC compliance and clinical governance Mentor, supervise, and train pharmacy technicians, junior pharmacists, and other clinical staff Liaise with community pharmacies, hospital teams, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care Support delivery of enhanced services and contribute to practice performance targets (e.g., QOF, IIF)
About us
Brunel Medical Centre is a thriving teaching practice with strong links to Brunel University, Brunel Medical School and NWL ICS, offering excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive and progressive environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Clinical Pharmacist with Independent Prescribing rights, eager to make a meaningful impact without taking on formal staff management responsibilities?
Were seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacist to provide expert clinical leadership, mentorship, and supervision across our GP practices. In this role, youll focus on improving prescribing quality, supporting and developing the pharmacy team, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care all while remaining actively involved in clinical work.
You will:
Provide guidance, supervision, and clinical support to pharmacy colleagues Lead on clinical audits, medicines optimisation projects, and protocol reviews Collaborate closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality careThis is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy within a progressive, supportive primary care environment where clinical excellence and professional development are truly valued.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The ideal candidate will have: Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and an active practising status Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification A minimum of 2 years clinical pharmacy experience (preferably in a primary care or similar setting) Strong clinical decision-making skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Experience in providing training, supervision, or mentorship to other healthcare professionals
Desirable
Experience Desirable Experience working in general practice, primary care networks (PCNs), or urgent care settings Familiarity with EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, prescribing, or a related discipline Experience leading on quality improvement, clinical audits, or medicines optimisation projects Demonstrated ability to contribute to clinical governance and service development initiatives
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 Brunel Medical Centre
Address Kingston Lane
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 3PH
Employer's website https://www.brunelmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)