Chief Pharmacist: Medicines Strategy & Safety Leader

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group seeks a Chief Pharmacist to lead medicines use and pharmacy services across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will shape strategic direction, safety, governance and financial sustainability in collaboration with Group leadership.

The role requires senior-level expertise in medicines optimisation and governance, with a track record of influencing outcomes, regulatory compliance and service transformation across a large health system.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in medicines management and pharmacy services.
• Experience across inpatient, outpatient and community services.
• Strong governance, safety and regulatory compliance track record.

Responsibilities

• Be the responsible officer for medicines use across the Group Trusts and WCFT.
• Provide comprehensive and high-quality pharmaceutical service across inpatient, outpatient and community services.
• Lead medicines safety, clinical governance and medicines optimisation initiatives.
• Develop workforce with skills, knowledge and experience for safe delivery of services.
• Collaborate with senior pharmacists in Integrated Care System and Primary Care Networks.
• Ensure services are progressive, patient-focused, safe, efficient and effective.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Medicines management

Governance

Workforce development

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Job description

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group seeks a Chief Pharmacist to lead medicines use and pharmacy services across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. You will shape strategic direction, safety, governance and financial sustainability in collaboration with Group leadership.

The role requires senior-level expertise in medicines optimisation and governance, with a track record of influencing outcomes, regulatory compliance and service transformation across a large health system.