Deputy Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Deputy Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager to enhance patient care and clinical pharmacy services. This role involves leading a skilled team, developing strategic plans, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Join us to make a significant impact in the NHS.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team responsible for clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for pharmacy services.
• Investigate medication incidents and ensure adherence to protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

Deputy Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

Employer: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Swindon, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 15 May 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting, challenging, and rewarding opportunity to join our senior pharmacy team as Deputy Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager and Lead Pharmacist for Surgery Women's and Children's (SWC). This is your chance to make tangible and sustainable improvements that enhance patient care and clinical pharmacy services.

We are seeking an enthusiastic leader to manage and develop clinical pharmacy services within the SWC division. The Pharmacy Department at Great Western Hospital is central to the Trust's transformation initiatives, embracing technology, diversity, new working methods, and a culture of continuous improvement. Our vision is for a fully integrated healthcare system where pharmacy services are pivotal.

Main duties of the job

As a leader, you will inspire our diverse and highly skilled team of clinical pharmacy staff and play a crucial role in delivering our vision of medicines optimisation across the Trust and wider care systems.

We foster a positive, compassionate, and inclusive culture where learning, improvement, and celebration are valued, all focused on providing excellent patient care. This role offers the chance to shape the future of pharmacy clinical services amidst NHS changes.

About us

Our STAR values—Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect—guide everything we do. They underpin our commitment to delivering integrated services that empower individuals to lead healthier, independent lives, whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital.

Job responsibilities

• Lead and line manage a team responsible for clinical pharmacy services, supporting staff development, recruitment, and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for pharmacy services within the SWC division.
• Monitor workload and oversee staffing allocations to inpatient wards and specialties.
• Investigate medication incidents, ensuring learning and improvement processes are in place.
• Develop, update, and ensure adherence to protocols, guidelines, and policies in line with best practices and national guidance.
• Participate in local and network-wide meetings, working groups, and committees related to clinical services and policies.
• Advise on medicines usage and expenditure during audits and committee meetings.
• Participate in flexible working rotas, including bank holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Become or act as an Independent Prescriber, further developing this role within the Trust.
• Act as an advanced practitioner, planning care and addressing concerns related to medicine use in designated specialties.
• Contribute to clinical decision-making and provide relevant information on drug spend and over-spend causes.
• Train, supervise, and assess pharmacy staff, including trainees and postgraduate students.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Master's Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent
• Commitment to CPD and professional development

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
• Training in change management
• Management qualification or experience

Experience (Essential)

• Significant experience as a qualified pharmacist
• Proven service improvement using quality improvement methodologies
• Leadership and staff development experience
• Effective teamwork in multi-disciplinary settings
• Teaching, mentoring, and tutoring experience

Experience (Desirable)

• Business planning and implementation experience
• Research project involvement and publication

Knowledge (Essential)

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Extensive clinical knowledge backed by ward/practice experience
• Influencing skills within the NHS

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Experience producing guidelines and policy documents for Trust/network

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Website: [Link to website]