Deputy Chief Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation

Deputy Chief Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation Overview

We are looking for a skilled and ambitious pharmacy leader to join our senior Pharmacy Leadership Team as the Deputy Chief Pharmacist for Medicines Optimisation. This pivotal role involves overseeing medicines optimisation, governance, safety, cost-improvement initiatives, and assurance within a large and complex healthcare organization.

In collaboration with the Chief Pharmacist and Associate Chief Pharmacist, you will help shape the strategic direction of medicines use across the Trust, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities will include leading a diverse portfolio that encompasses medicines safety, controlled drugs, procurement, homecare services, unlicensed medicines, Patient Group Directions, medical gases, and related policies.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, you will:

• Provide leadership for medicines governance, safety, and cost-improvement schemes across the Trust.
• Develop and implement the Trust’s approach to medicines optimisation in alignment with national policies and best practices.
• Act as a senior professional adviser on medicines legislation and risk management.
• Oversee key governance portfolios and chair essential governance groups.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and support organizational goals.
• Build strong relationships with senior clinicians and corporate services to influence Trust-wide decision-making.
• Deputise for the Associate Chief Pharmacist and Chief Pharmacist as needed.

This role offers a unique opportunity to impact strategy and decision-making at various levels while contributing to significant transformation programs and service improvements within one of the largest hospital pharmacy services in the region.

To be successful in this role, you will need a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, registration with the GPhC, and extensive experience in clinical pharmacy, particularly in leadership roles. You should possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead change, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

We welcome applications from individuals requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK, and these applications will be considered alongside all others.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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