Directorate Lead Pharmacist - Surgery

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in England seeks an enthusiastic pharmacist to lead the surgical pharmacy team. This role involves managing a large team of specialist pharmacists and supporting patient care across surgical pathways. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality service, team management, and strategic development of clinical pharmacy services. Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy degree and experience in a clinical setting. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth included.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with an appropriate degree and experience.
• Experience in managing pharmacy teams and clinical services.
• Experience in a surgical or hospital pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the clinical pharmacy service within the Surgery Care Group.
• Line-manage the team of Specialist Clinical Pharmacists.
• Provide an expert, patient-facing clinical pharmacy service.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Team management

Patient care

Governance

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Following an organisational change within the pharmacy department this exciting opportunity has become available. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist to lead the surgical pharmacy team within NUH. In this role you will manage a large team of specialist and rotational pharmacists, medicines management technicians, and medicines management assistants to deliver excellent care across the surgical pathways. Your leadership will set the standard for clinical pharmacy practice, with a focus on safeguarding, governance, and high‑quality patient care.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city and play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We are a leading employer in research, education and innovation. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world‑class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the clinical pharmacy service within the Surgery Care Group.
• Line‑manage the team of Specialist Clinical Pharmacists.
• Provide an expert, patient‑facing, clinical pharmacy service within the Care Group acting as a clinical pharmacist role model.
• Support the Care Group with all matters relating to medicines such as governance and safety; demonstrate compassionate leadership, inspiring and motivating the team.
• Form part of the Pharmacy Clinical Services Management Team and work with colleagues regionally and nationally to deliver excellent care.
• Lead, manage and strategically develop clinical pharmacy and medicines management services to the Surgery Division.
• Support the Specialist Clinical Pharmacists and other team members in delivering the best possible clinical pharmacy service within the assigned resources.
• Provide an expert level patient‑facing clinical service to one or more clinical areas within the Surgical Care Group.
• Develop collaborative working relationships: to communicate, maintain professionally‑driven relationships and gain the co‑operation of others.
• Demonstrate leadership by inspiring individuals and teams to achieve high standards of performance and personal development.
• Organise and deliver service objectives.
• Deliver the education, training and development of others and promote a learning culture within the organisation.
• Use research to deliver effective practice and identify and undertake research to inform practice.
• Take full part in the 7‑day shifted rota and bank holiday duties and partake in general clinical pharmacy duties.
• Spend time at both the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham City Campuses and National Rehabilitation Centre.

Application Process

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.
Closing dates: Please submit your application as soon as possible; the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if enough applications are received.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided; please check your email account, including junk mail, regularly.
Easy read application: If you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application available on the intranet at https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application.
NUH offers application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book a session: Support for NUH Job Applications.
If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, you will be asked to commence an apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, provided a suitable apprenticeship standard is available.

Equality and Diversity

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be quoted on a pro‑rata basis for part‑time workers. Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted. At‑risk redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification. International recruitment: If you are applying for a role with us from outside the UK, please read the guidance on applying for a health or social care job in the UK from abroad.

Consent and Disclosure

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service, I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a DBS check if required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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