Deputy Network Pharmacy Director

NHS; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Deputy Network Pharmacy Director. The successful candidate will provide clinical support, manage pharmacists, and ensure effective medicine management. Ideal applicants will have a pharmacy degree, relevant mental health experience, and strong leadership skills. Flexible working conditions are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health.
• Management or leadership experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and cover based on service needs.
• Manage and mentor pharmacists within the team.
• Ensure effective medicines management processes.

Skills

Calm and objective under pressure

Good written and verbal skills

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Deputy Network Pharmacy Director

An opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced clinical pharmacist, with previous experience in mental health and previous management/leadership or mentorship experience or qualities.

The role requires the successful applicant to provide clinical support and cover dependent on the needs of the service, as well as management and mentorship of pharmacists within the team. Flexible working and potential for hybrid roles will also be considered.

You will work closely with the Network Pharmacy Director in addressing the care needs of patients and service users as well as looking at opportunities for further improvement, service development. You will also ensure safe and effective medicines management processes within the service.

Main duties of the job

The role demands an organised, flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work on their own initiative as well as provide strong leadership and mentorship.

The Clinical Pharmacy service is highly regarded within the organisation and should you wish to join our team you will become one of a large team of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Medicines Management Nurses and Pharmacy Assistants working across the Trust with a highly supportive and experienced senior leadership team.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area.

Job responsibilities

Please note that the job description and person specification for this role are available upon request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Degree
• Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge

• Good written and verbal skills
• Awareness of current issues in healthcare
• Good clinical knowledge

Experience

• Relevant experience of management or leadership

Skills

• Calm and objective under pressure

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.