Deputy Lead Pharmacist

Job summary

Department Core Purpose The core purpose of the Pharmacy Department is to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines to improve patient outcomes and support high quality clinical care.

As a key member of the pharmacy leadership team, the Deputy Lead Pharmacist contributes to this purpose by providing expert professional and operational leadership across all aspects of pharmaceutical service delivery. The post holder supports the delivery of a responsive, patient-centred, and evidence based pharmacy service that underpins the organisations strategic objectives and clinical priorities.

With centralisation of pharmacy services across the BCHC and CRMP footprint, the Deputy Lead Pharmacist plays an integral part in supporting this core function of service delivery and patient safety.

Main duties of the job Please note, this role will be based at both Cowley Road Medical Practice and Banbury Cross Health Centre. There will be an expected split of service delivery over both sites.

The Deputy Lead Pharmacist plays a key leadership and operational role within the Pharmacy Department, supporting the Lead Pharmacist in the strategic and day-to-day management of pharmacy services. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and high quality pharmaceutical care across BCHC and wider PML, ensuring compliance with clinical governance, medicines optimisation, and regulatory standards.

The Deputy Lead Pharmacist will provide expert clinical and professional advice, lead designated service areas or projects, and act as deputy in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist. This includes supporting workforce development, quality improvement initiatives, and having oversight of all trainees within the pharmacy team.

About us Cowley Road Medical Practice (CRMP) is a well established GP Practice providing various NHS & Primary Clinical Care to patients in East Oxford.

We are a vibrant, forward-thinking Practice that places the care of both our patients & staff at the core of everything we do.

Our close-knit team fosters a warm, friendly & compassionate environment, creating a space where everyone feels valued. Serving a diverse community of over 12,000 patients, our dedicated GPs, nurses, pharmacist, healthcare assistants (HCAs) & administrative staff work together to provide outstanding care. Every day, our team goes above & beyond to support/improve the health & well-being of the community we are proud to serve.

Rated as GOOD by CQC, our team consists or 30 dedicated professionals. We are committed to implementing a positive workplace in which all staff members are encouraged to grow & develop.

We are actively involved in our local PCN and take a forward-thinking approach to introduce new initiatives that enhance our patient care.

CRMP is supported by Principle Medical Ltd(PML).PMLis a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various clinical services across Oxfordshire & Northamptonshire. They have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 & in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of 16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing 50 GP practices & nearly 650,000 patients.

Details Date posted
11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary Depending on experience 55,000 to 60,000 a year FTE Contract Permanent Working  pattern Full-time Reference numberAJob locations

East Oxford Health Centre Manzil Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1XD
United Kingdom Banbury Cross Health Centre South Bar House South Bar StreetBANBURYOxfordshireOX
16 9AD
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Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities Communication and Key Working Relationships To act as one of the first points of contact for Pharmacy team members and partner agencies requesting pharmacy advice and support and be able to direct them accordingly. To act as an ambassador of the pharmacy team, providing representation at management meetings or providing advice and guidance to senior managers / board level Communicate with a range of different agencies including Integrated Care Board, GPs, medical staff, hospitals and tertiary sectors involved in patient care Education & Training To be the Pharmacist lead for training Support the professional development and training of pharmacy staff, pre-registration trainees, and students.

Deliver education sessions to multidisciplinary teams on medicines optimisation and safe prescribing. Act as a role model…