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Lead Pharmacist, Planned and Critical Care

United Kingdom Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Estimated salary: £72,719 to £83,505 a year
Role summary

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The role requires a registered pharmacist with current GPhC registration, substantial hospital pharmacy experience, and strong knowledge of planned and critical care services. The successful candidate is expected to provide expert clinical advice, lead medicines optimisation, support safe prescribing and medication use, and contribute to service development, audit, governance and multidisciplinary decision-making. Experience supervising staff, educating healthcare professionals, managing risk, and working across busy clinical environments is likely to be important. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, sound clinical judgement, leadership, organisation and a commitment to patient-centred care. NHS experience and evidence of postgraduate clinical development, such as a clinical pharmacy diploma or equivalent, may be desirable.

About the employer

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute hospital services to communities across south-west London and Surrey. Its main sites include Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, supported by community and specialist services. The Trust delivers emergency and planned care, surgery, medicine, maternity, diagnostics, critical care and a broad range of outpatient services. It works closely with local healthcare partners, universities and other NHS organisations to improve patient outcomes and develop services. The Trust employs a diverse workforce including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, scientists, administrators and support teams. Staff are expected to uphold NHS values, promote equality and inclusion, and maintain high standards of safety, professionalism and compassionate care. This position supports the Trust’s medicines optimisation and clinical pharmacy services across planned and critical care pathways.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers extensive opportunities in healthcare, life sciences, technology, finance, education and skilled trades, with major employment centres in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol and other regional cities. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, fairness and polite communication. Lifestyle options range from busy urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities, although housing and transport costs vary considerably. The UK has a temperate climate and excellent public services, though NHS access and housing availability can differ by area. Overseas professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Skilled Worker visa, employer sponsorship and an eligible occupation. Pharmacists must meet General Pharmaceutical Council registration requirements. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, healthcare access, banking, tax registration and transport. Checking official UK government, NHS and professional-regulator guidance before moving is essential.

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