Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Services – North Division
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At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
As a senior member of the Pharmacy Department, the post-holder will:
- Lead on the delivery and development of high-quality clinical pharmacy services and medicines optimisation initiatives to Moorfields network sites in line with local and national objectives.
- Support the medicines optimisation agenda across the division. This includes the provision of clinical service level medicines usage reports and contribution to protocol development, and monitoring adherence to contracts to support the safe and cost-effective use of medicines.
- Monitor adherence to medication related legislation, governance, and the safe and economic use of medicines through means of clinical research and audits.
- Manage a team of network site pharmacy staff and lead on the provision of an efficient medicines optimisation and management training programme for trust staff.
- Support the Associate Chief Pharmacists in providing input and facilitating the implementation of novel medicine supply systems which include third party supply and home care related to network sites.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be required to support the Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Quality, Network Sites to deliver and develop the clinical and operational pharmacy service delivery across the whole network.
This involves clinical and operational services across all the Moorfields North network sites and the Moorfields satellite pharmacies located at Ealing, Northwick Park, St. Ann's and Stratford site.
The postholder will be required to lead on development and delivery of efficient medicines optimisation agenda at individual clinical service level across the division. This includes the safe and cost-effective prescribing in accordance with national and local agreed guidelines.
The posts holder is responsible for the overall operations of network site pharmacies including managing service rosters and ensuring safe staffing levels are maintained at all times.
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The post holder will be responsible for the investigation and management of medication related incidents and patient complaints including those received via the Trust's Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
The post holder will be responsible for the development of the clinical and practical skills for network site pharmacy staff.
For full details please refer to the job description and personal specifications for this post.
Working for our organisation
What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll Join a Flexible, Supportive Organisation Offering
- Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- 24/7 independent counselling support
- Career-long learning and development opportunities
- Excellent transport connections
- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Clinical and operational service development and delivery:
- To lead on development and delivery of efficient medicines optimisation agenda at individual clinical service level across the division.
- To liaise with Service Directors to promote safe and cost-effective prescribing.
- To be responsible for the overall operations of network site pharmacies.
- Where required, to provide operational support to the teams when necessary.
- To support the Associate Chief Pharmacist in investigating and managing incidents and complaints.
- To regularly carry out practice and clinical audits.
- To support the identification of Cost Improvement Plans (CIP).
- To work with the High-Cost Medicine team in the management of PbR excluded medicines.
Education And Training
- To develop the clinical and practical skills for network site pharmacy staff.
- Educational Supervisor and an Educational Facilitator for clinical pharmacists undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.
- To assist with the provision of teaching sessions and oversee the development of pharmacy and other staff.
Managerial And Supervisory Responsibilities
- To manage the specialist pharmacists and lead pharmacy technician across the division.
- To carry out appraisal, recruitment and performance review of these staff.
- To recruit, develop and motivate staff to ensure they can and do perform well in their job.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Pharmacy degree
- 1 year pre-registration training
- Certificate / Diploma
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
- Management qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience in a hospital setting
- Provision of specialist pharmacy service
- Policy and guideline development
- Previous staff management experience
- Cost / expenditure reporting and analysis
- Previous experience in mentoring and training
- Previous experience in service development and project management
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of complex medicines use and issues across the interface
- Excellent clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
- Understanding of current issues affecting procurement & supply issues
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Desirable criteria
- Clinical ophthalmology
- CIPs projects and QIPP initiatives
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Organisation / time management skills
- Advanced influencing and negotiating skills
- Able to prioritise work and work under pressure
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work under own initiative
- Ability and willingness to travel to various Moorfields sites across the division
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD & PS Lead Pharmacist, Clinical Services - MEH North (PDF, 319.2KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Michael Tabi
- Job title: Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Quality
- Email address: m.tabi@nhs.net
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