Job summaryInterested in an exciting clinical leadership role working to further develop the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model of care for Long Term Conditions (LTC) within Lewisham Borough as part of the Lewisham Integrated Medicines Optimisation Service (LIMOS)?We are looking for an enthusiastic senior pharmacist with strong established clinical skills to lead the clinical and operational delivery of the Lewisham INT programme and improve outcomes for patients with multiple long-term conditions in Lewisham. INTs are a model of care designed to meet the holistic needs of the local population, working with professionals and as a local community to ensure people get the right care at the right time, from the right people, and to tackle health inequalities.
This full-time post will be key in ensuring delivery of this model as part of the developing Neighbourhood approach to care. As the programme will focus on patients with three or more long term conditions around CVD, diabetes, CKD and AF if the first instance, experience of management of patients in these areas would be beneficial. Main duties of the jobThe Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber will be responsible for the clinical leadership and management of the Lewisham INT for Long Term Conditions.
Key aims of the role will be to provide strategic support to develop, integrate and evaluate this new model of care across the 4 Neighbourhoods / 7 PCNs in Lewisham, with managerial oversight to ensure effective functioning of the core team.
The post holder will also provide clinical care to conduct patient facing multi-LTC reviews and optimise medicines management for patients, across one PCN and/or Neighbourhood footprint. Building strong relationships across system partners, supporting workforce development to deliver the new model of care and close working and communication with members of the core INT and wider teams across both health and social, and primary and secondary care settings will be key.
About usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement.
We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamDetailsDate posted14 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary
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66,582 to 77,368 a year
per annum plus HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Job description
Education/Qualifications
EssentialDegree in PharmacyPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)Registered with the GPCRegistered and Experienced pharmacist independent prescriberDesirableOther post graduate qualification relevant to pharmacy or health care practice such as management, leadership or education and training qualifications
Previous Experience
EssentialSignificant post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist working in hospital pharmacy, or as a clinical pharmacist in GP practice or primary careExperience of working in primary careExperience of optimising medicationExperience of multi-professional and interface working across organisationsDemonstrable experience managing and developing servicesEvidence of change managementExperience in line management and team leadership in a healthcare settingExperience in co-ordinating and leading on clinical auditDesirableExperience of design and delivery of training programmes
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
EssentialIn depth knowledge of NHS clinical governance strategy, policy and current issuesAbility to work on own initiiatve and effectively as part of a team both within own professional and a multidisciplinary environmentDemonstrated Leadership and team management skills including ability to motivate and develop a teamAdvanced clinical knowledge of managing multi-morbidities, particularly CVDAbility to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriatelyAbility to prioritse and plan work effectively alone and for a teamDemonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understandingProficient in using EMIS and other healthcare IT systems for patient management /reporting with proven computer literacy and IT skillsAbility to supervise others and knowledge of mentorship processAbility to delegate appropriatelyAbility to work calmly and positively under pressureDesirableEvidence of publicationsFamiliarity with Integrated Care models
Personal Qualities
EssentialDemonstrate high level of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using highly complex, sensitive and contentious informationExcellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work across diverse teams and with patientsTo be able to negotiate with health professional in a diplomatic manner, including when knowledge is challenged, occassionally in an emotional atmosphereFlexible approach to workReliable, polite and approachableKnows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessaryDemonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlinesAbility to cope with challenges and changes
Other
EssentialAble to work agreed hoursAble and willing to travel across sites of work within the BoroughWilling to contribute to general life and work across Trust and Partners across primary care
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
EssentialDegree in PharmacyPostgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)Registered with the GPCRegistered and Experienced pharmacist independent prescriberDesirableOther post graduate qualification relevant to pharmacy or health care practice such as management, leadership or education and training qualifications
Previous Experience
EssentialSignificant post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist working in hospital pharmacy, or as a clinical pharmacist in GP practice or primary careExperience of working in primary careExperience of optimising medicationExperience of multi-professional and interface working across organisationsDemonstrable experience managing and developing servicesEvidence of change managementExperience in line management and team leadership in a healthcare settingExperience in co-ordinating and leading on clinical auditDesirableExperience of design and delivery of training programmes
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
EssentialIn depth knowledge of NHS clinical governance strategy, policy and current issuesAbility to work on own initiiatve and effectively as part of a team both within own professional and a multidisciplinary environmentDemonstrated Leadership and team management skills including ability to motivate and develop a teamAdvanced clinical knowledge of managing multi-morbidities, particularly CVDAbility to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriatelyAbility to prioritse and plan work effectively alone and for a teamDemonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understandingProficient in using EMIS and other healthcare IT systems for patient management /reporting with proven computer literacy and IT skillsAbility to supervise others and knowledge of mentorship processAbility to delegate appropriatelyAbility to work calmly and positively under pressureDesirableEvidence of publicationsFamiliarity with Integrated Care models
Personal Qualities
EssentialDemonstrate high level of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using highly complex, sensitive and contentious informationExcellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work across diverse teams and with patientsTo be able to negotiate with health professional in a diplomatic manner, including when knowledge is challenged, occassionally in an emotional atmosphereFlexible approach to workReliable, polite and approachableKnows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessaryDemonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlinesAbility to cope with challenges and changes
Other
EssentialAble to work agreed hoursAble and willing to travel across sites of work within the BoroughWilling to contribute to general life and work across Trust and Partners across primary careDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddressLewisham Community ServicesLewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LHLondonSE13 6LHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLewisham and Greenwich NHS TrustAddressLewisham Community ServicesLewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LHLondonSE13 6LHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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