Director of Community Pharmacy & Medicines Management

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a visionary Head of Pharmacy to lead and develop services across Primary Care and Community Services in the East. This fixed-term/secondment role offers strategic direction, improved patient care, and opportunities to drive innovation in community settings.

We are looking for a senior leader with substantial management experience, capable of shaping the future of pharmacy practice within a progressive, patient-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in pharmacy (essential).
• Management qualification or equivalent experience (essential).
• Post-graduate diploma/MSc in relevant pharmacy area or equivalent (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and strategic oversight for pharmacy services in primary care and community settings.
• Collaborate with GPs, community teams, and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
• Lead on medicines optimisation, prescribing support, and the development of innovative pharmacy models in the community.
• Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, and contribute to emergency planning and procurement strategies.
• Drive quality improvement, clinical governance, and patient safety initiatives across community services.
• Support the implementation of digital and technological solutions to enhance medicines access and delivery.
• Promote and coordinate audit, research, and service development in Medicines Management.

Skills

Strategic vision

Project management

Operational management

Education

Masters Degree or equivalent in pharmacy

Management qualification or equivalent experience

Post-graduate diploma/MSc in relevant pharmacy area or equivalent

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a visionary Head of Pharmacy to lead and develop services across Primary Care and Community Services in the East. This fixed-term/secondment role offers strategic direction, improved patient care, and opportunities to drive innovation in community settings.

We are looking for a senior leader with substantial management experience, capable of shaping the future of pharmacy practice within a progressive, patient-focused organisation.