Deputy Lead Pharmacist for Medicine (Respiratory, Gastro and Renal)

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Trust providing healthcare services in England seeks a highly experienced Deputy Lead for Medicine specializing in Respiratory, Gastroenterology, and Renal to join their Pharmacy team. This hybrid role offers both full‑time and part‑time options, with responsibilities that include providing clinical pharmacy services, ensuring effective drug therapy, and leading the development of clinical pharmacy services. Candidates must have GPhC Registration and relevant experience in clinical pharmacy and leadership roles.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and motivated in clinical pharmacy.
• Experience required in working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage pharmacy clinical services effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy service in specialty areas.
• Ensure efficacy, safety, and value for drug therapy.
• Manage weekend shifts and Bank Holiday service.

Skills

Experience in respiratory, gastroenterology and renal medicine

Clinical pharmacy management

Leadership experience

Education

GPhC Registration

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

Overview

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced and driven hospital pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team at University Hospitals Dorset as our Deputy Lead for Medicine, specialising in Respiratory, Gastroenterology and Renal. This role is being offered as a job share. Full‑time and part‑time working hours will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical pharmacy service to patients across the specialty, working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure the maximum efficacy, safety and value for money of drug therapy while enhancing patient care.
• Manage weekend shifts 1 in 5 (either Saturday or Sunday) and approximately one Bank Holiday shift per year.
• Work on a weekend daytime and weekday late‑night service as part of a rota.
• Support the development of pharmacy clinical services, including implantation of electronic prescribing and administration of medicines (EPMA).
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the Pharmacy clinical services.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and motivated with experience in respiratory, gastroenterology and renal medicine.
• GPhC Registration required.
• Substantial experience in clinical pharmacy and leadership roles preferred.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

• Base location: cross‑site working at Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part‑time and job sharing.
• Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and leadership.
• Employees relocating as part of a planned move will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement; travel from the postholder’s home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute.

Interview & Application

Interview Date: 13th January 2026.

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This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026. Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification documents for further details on requirements for the role.