Dedicated Chief Pharmacist Required- Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is looking for an experienced Chief Pharmacist to lead pharmacy services and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities. The successful candidate will possess outstanding leadership skills and a proven track record in delivering excellence in pharmacy and medicines optimization. This role offers opportunities in personalized medicine and modernizing services within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering excellence in pharmacy services.
• Specialist expertise in medicines optimization and compliance.
• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to support team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise and lead medicines optimization.
• Ensure maintenance of regulatory licenses and registrations.
• Manage financial responsibilities through cost-effective resource use.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Overview

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Chief Pharmacist following the retirement of the current post holder.

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative pharmacy leader with a proven track record in delivering excellence in pharmacy and medicines optimization services. The ideal candidate will have specialist expertise and will take on delegated responsibilities from the CEO for all aspects of medicines optimization, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

In this role, you will set strategic directions, provide professional expertise, and support your teams with compassion and care. This position also offers opportunities in personalized medicine, advanced medicinal technologies, research, and digital excellence, as well as modernizing services within new hospital builds.

Outstanding leadership skills, high motivation, resilience, and excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills are essential. You will also be expected to represent and contribute to national pharmacy networks and professional groups.

Main Duties

• Provide specialist expertise and take on delegated responsibilities from the CEO for all aspects of medicines optimization, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities, including roles such as Superintendent Pharmacist, Trust Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs, and Medicines Homecare.
• Ensure all relevant regulatory licenses and registrations are maintained, including those with the Home Office, MHRA, and GPhC.
• Serve as Chief Pharmacist SRO for East Genomics Medicines Alliance.
• Offer professional leadership to pharmacy staff, focusing on their development and support, and enable professional career frameworks in line with NHS England initiatives.
• Lead pharmacy and medicines optimization and transformation to ensure services are progressive, responsive, patient-focused, safe, efficient, and effective.
• Foster excellent partnership working with NHS England and ICB stakeholders.
• Support and drive the delivery of research, audit, improvement, and evaluation to enhance outcomes and service development.
• Manage financial responsibilities through cost-effective resource use and medicines procurement.
• Engage with regional and national organizations and networks to keep services at the forefront of practice.

About Us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and more than 1,100 beds, CUH focuses on delivering quality services centered around people – patients, staff, and partners. Recognized for providing ‘outstanding’ care and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, CUH’s values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are integral to our patient care and staff behavior.

CUH is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can be themselves. We value our differences and fully support an inclusive working environment where each individual can fulfill their potential. We welcome applications for all positions regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status, or socio-economic background.

Viewers should note that the closing date information indicates the opportunity may be closed at this time.