Chief Pharmacist – Medicines Leadership & Innovation

East Of England Ambulance Service Nhs Trust

Watford

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 92,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

East of England Ambulance Service is seeking a visionary Chief Pharmacist to lead medicines optimisation across urgent, emergency and integrated services within a dynamic pre-hospital NHS environment.

You will provide strategic direction to the Trust Board and clinical services, drive governance and patient safety, and shape innovation in medicines use, antimicrobial stewardship and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

Pharmacist registered with the GPhC.
Member of the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm).
Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent in leadership or pharmacy management.

Responsibilities

Act as the Trust's Chief Pharmacist.
Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to the Board and Executive Team.
Lead medicines optimisation, governance and controlled drugs management.
Ensure compliance with CQC, GPhC, NHS England and controlled drugs regulations.
Develop innovative approaches to medicines use within pre-hospital and urgent care services.
Work with the MSO to lead antimicrobial stewardship and medicines safety programmes.
Oversee medication incident reporting, investigations and learning.
Establish effective medicines governance systems across all clinical services.
Work collaboratively with Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), acute trusts, community providers and commissioners.
Lead and develop the pharmacy and medicines management workforce.
Support research, innovation and digital transformation initiatives relating to medicines management.